Level 5 Diploma in Sports & Clinical Therapy
Passionate about Health, Therapy and Teaching
Our Level 5 Diploma in Sports and Clinical Therapy runs over 8 individual modules, a course introduction day, revision day and practical assessment day.
Each module will introduce you to a different modality that can be used within treatment, assessment or rehabilitation.
This course is suitable for Therapists that have achieved a Level 4 Certificate or Diploma in Sports Massage Therapy, Clinical or Deep tissue Massage Therapy (or similar).
On successful completion of ALL elements of the course, passing all assessments methods, and completing the specified clinical treatment hours, you will be awarded with a Level 5 Diploma in Sports and Clinical Therapy, which is independently accredited by the Federation of Holistic Therapists and the Sports Therapy Organisation.
All course members are able to gain free professional membership with the STO (see further details below)
COURSE DATEs 2025/26
Course introduction day (Online)
Available Online, so that you can start the course at any time
and gain an understanding of the course format and assessment methods.
When you enrol you will be provided access to the Online Course Introduction.
Multiple dates are available for each module.
All have Face to Face training options and some modules have Live Online options also.
Module 1: Rehabilitation for Sport & Exercise
28th – 30th March 2025 (Swindon)
10th – 12th October 2025 (Swindon)
15th -16th November & 22nd November 2025 Live Online
17th – 19th April 2026 (Swindon)
Module 2: Dry Needling
16th & 17th June 2025 (Swindon)
28th & 29 July2025 (Swindon)
11th & 12th September 2025 (Swindon)
14th & 15th October 2025 – Liverpool
20th & 21st October 2025 (Swindon)
17th & 18th November 2025 (Swindon)
22nd & 23rd January 2026 (Swindon)
27th & 28th April 2026 – Liverpool
Module 3: Electrotherapy & Ultrasound
10th & 11th July 2025 (Swindon)
7th & 8th November 2025 (Swindon)
27th & 28th February 2026 (Swindon)
9th & 10th July 2026 (Swindon)
Module 4: Manual Therapy & Joint Mobilisations
29th, 30th & 31st May 2025 – Liverpool
24th, 25th & 26th October 2025 (Swindon)
13th, 14th & 15th March 2026 (Swindon)
27th, 28th & 29th March 2026 – Liverpool
Module 5: Musculoskeletal Examination & Assessment
6th November 2025 (Swindon)
12th March 2026 (Swindon)
Module 6: Myofascial Dry Cupping
28th April 2025 (Swindon)
17th May 2025 Live Online
27th June 2025 (Swindon)
12th July 2025 Live Online
15th September 2025 (Swindon)
11th October 2025 Live Online
10th November 2025 (Swindon)
24th January 2026 Live Online
2nd February 2026 (Swindon)
16th February 2026 – Liverpool
Module 7: Sports Taping & Strapping
9th May 2025 (Swindon)
17th October 2025 (Swindon)
15th May 2026 (Swindon)
Module 8: Kinesiology Taping
10th May 2025 (Swindon)
16th October 2025 (Swindon)
16th May 2026 (Swindon)
Revision day & Practical Assessment dates for 2025:
25th & 26th July 2025 (Swindon), or
or 5th & 6th December 2025 (Swindon)
Revision day & Practical Assessment dates for 2026:
24th & 25th July 2026 or
4th & 5th December 2026
Also see revision and practical assessment drop-down box
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Please clinic on the image below to book a place on the Full Level 5 Sports and Clinical Therapy Diploma,
or the Level 5 Top Up Diploma (four those who have already completed all course modules).
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VENUE
Core Elements Training Centre, 8 Bath Rd, Old Town, Swindon, SN1 4BA
Side entrance off Prospect Place. Easy access from the M4 via junction 15 and 16.
Fifteen minute walk from the mainline train station, with direct links from London, Reading, Bath, Bristol and more.
course price
Including all 8 modules, course introduction day, revision and practical assessment day and all assessment fees = £2,369.00
10% course discount is available to Core Elements Level 4 course graduates, FHT, STO and STA members. Discounted price = £2,132.10
(Membership number must be quoted on booking to receive the 10% course discount).
An interest free course payment plan is available. The plan usually starts the month after after the initial £99 course deposit has been paid.
Top Up Available: Top up available if each module has been studied as the CPD course option.
By completing the four course assessments and attending the Introduction day, revision and assessment day you can Top Up to the full Level 5 Diploma in Clinical Therapy.
Top up price = £450.00 or £405 when the 10% discount is applied. £99 course deposit required to book the Top Up option.
Clinic on the ‘Book Now’ drop down box to enrol.
About the course
COURSE outline
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Our accredited Level 5 Diploma in Sports and Clinical Therapy runs over 8 individual modules, which introduce you to a range of modalities, that can be used within treatment, assessment or rehabilitation. Course modules are selected upon course enrolment and can be completed at your own pace (typically over a 12 month period). For those who would like to complete the course modules over a longer period of time, modules can be booked as independent CPD courses, and when completed there is a Top Up option to enable you to complete the full Level 5 diploma. In addition to the 8 modules, students are required to complete 4 individual assessments, which include: Due to the nature of the modalities, a large proportion of the course is practical based, allowing you to gain as much practice and confidence as possible. |
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Book Now
Please clinic on the image below to book a place on the Full Level 5 Sports and Clinical Therapy Diploma,
or the Level 5 Top Up Diploma (four those who have already completed all course modules).
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All modules are taught using a hands-on approach, therefore you will be providing and receiving therapy modalities throughout the teaching days, whilst receiving ongoing input from the course tutor.
You will work with different members of the group throughout the different modules to acquire experience of different body types and experience ways to adjust yourself as a therapist, to achieve successful treatment.
Dawn Morse BSc, PGCE, MSc
Dawn has a Masters Degree in Sports and Health Sciences, is a qualified teacher, Sports Massage Therapists and Sports Scientist and has over 15 years teaching and lecturing experience. Dawn is the founding director of Core Elements Training, and was previously the programme leader for the University of Bath Sports Therapy degree, and was an Associate Lecturer for the Open University.
Georgina King BSc (Hons), SST Sports Therapy
Georgina graduated from the University of Worcester with a First Class Honors degree in Sports Therapy. During her time at University Georgina worked with Worcester Warriors Rugby and Academy, Worcester Wolves Basketball and National Taekwondo providing pitch side medical cover and clinical work.
Emma Stuart BSc (Hons) Sports Therapy
Em graduated from the University of Gloucester with a Honours degree in Sports Therapy. Her journey in Sports Therapy aged 40 after sustaining many running injuries. At this time Em was already a successful Sports Massage Therapist, but her passion to learn more took her towards further study.
Students are required to be 18 years or above to study the Level 5 Diploma in Sports and Clinical Therapy and should have an accepted Level 4 qualification in Sports Massage Therapy / Clinical Massage Therapy / Deep Tissue Massage Therapy or similar.
If students don’t have an accepted Level 4 qualification in Sports Massage or similar, enrolment onto our Level 4 Sports Massage Diploma is advised.
On successful graduation from the Level 4 course students can progress onto our Level 5 Diploma.
Students should have a adequate level of English to be able to complete the written course assessments. Students should be prepared to complete independent self study hours between course modules and to revise and practise for course assessments.
modules
Course introduction - Online
The course introduction is available online.
This means that you can start the course at any time and listen back to the assessment requires as often as you need to.
You can ask questions about any of the course assessments via the Online app or via email, so you will be supported through this process.
Plus you can email draft versions of the assessments for checking, prior to submission.
As soon as you enroll onto the Level 5 Diploma or the Top Up Diploma, you will be send login details to the Online platform.
Our Course introduction focuses on the structure of the course and the assessment methods.
All four assessment methods, so that you have a clear plan for completion.
You will also be introduced to academic essay writing and referencing, which will be used during the course assessments.
Course assessments include:
- A fully referenced academic essay (2,000 words), on two modalities included within the Clinical Therapy Diploma.
- A 4 week rehabilitation plan.
- A detailed case study assessment which is fully justified (based on 2 clients followed over 7 subsequent treatments).
- A practical assessment.
- You are also required to complete 100 treatment hours, which will be documents in a log book.
Module 1: Rehabilitation for Sport & Exercise
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This three day module will expand on injury treatment and will develop the use of rehabilitation principles and modalities within the context of sports therapy. On completion of the course you will be able to demonstrate effective use and application of rehabilitation modalities in the management of injuries in a safe and effective manner. Overview of Course
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Module 2: Dry Needling
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This two day module will focus on the application and theory behind the use of Dry Needling. Overview of Course
Treatment areas with links to injury will include:
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Module 3: Electrotherapy & Ultrasound
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This two day module will expand on injury treatment knowledge, planning and management; And will develop the use of Electrotherapy modalities including ultrasound therapy, TENS, NME’s, Infrared and Combination therapy. This module will be focused on the following areas as outlined below.
Overview of the module:
For more information about this module please visit the short course page.
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Module 4: Manual Therapy & Joint Mobilisation
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This three day module will develop use of Manual Therapy modalities and joint mobilisation techniques. On completion of the course students will be able to demonstrate effective use and application of manual therapy modalities in the management of injuries in a safe and effective manner. Overview of Course
This module focuses on teaching safe practise of Mobilisation techniques up to grade 4, and not Manipulation or HVT techniques. For more information about this module please visit the short course page. |
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Module 5: Musculoskeletal Examination & Assessment for Sports Therapy
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This one day module will develop knowledge and practical skills in the planning and administering of examination and assessment techniques for sports and clinic injury. This module is highly practical and focus will be drawn to the use of joint assessment and special tests. Overview of Course
This module will recap some of the elements covered within our Level 4 Sports and Remedial Massage Diploma and will expand on these skills with additional testing and evaluation methods.
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Module 6: Myofascial Dry Cupping
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This one day module will focus on the application and theory behind the use of Dry Cupping Therapy from a Western perspective. The use of Dry Cupping Therapy within Sports and Remedial Massage treatment will be discussed along with its’ benefit in relation to manual massage techniques. On completion of the course students will be able to demonstrate effective use and application of Dry Cupping Therapy in the management of injury treatment and will have a clear understanding of contraindications for treatment. Overview of Course
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Module 7: Sports Taping & Strapping
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This one day module will provide a mixture of practical application, theory work, group work and supervision of treatment.
Module overview:
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Module 8: Kinesilogy Taping
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This one day module will provide a mixture of practical application and theory work.
Module overview:
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Revision day & Practical Assessment days
Revision and Practical assessment days are held twice a year.
Your preferred date is selected upon booking a place on the course.
2025 dates include:-
25th & 26th July 2025
or 5th & 6th December 2025
or 24th & 25th July 2026
or 4th & 5th December 2026
The revision day will recap the format for the practical assessment and will enable you to prepare for the practical assessment in groups, under the guidance of a course tutor.
Course Assessments
To successfully graduate from the Level 5 Diploma in Sports and Clinical Therapy you need to successfully pass All assessments and complete 100 clinical hours.
Course assessments include:
- A fully referenced academic essay (2,000 words), on two modalities included within the Clinical Therapy Diploma.
- A 4 week rehabilitation plan.
- A detailed case study assessment which is fully justified (based on 2 clients followed over 7 subsequent treatments).
- A practical assessment.
Plus you will need to complete a clinical hours log, which details 100 treatment hours.
Supportive Resources
This course is supported via an Online App / website, which provides details of all course assessment methods, along with the course modules, and the reading list. Downloadable copies of the module manuals and PowerPoints is also available on the App, along with recap videos for practical elements of most modules.
The App doesn’t replace face to face module content, but is instead provided for recap and revision purposes. Questions can be sent via the App, or you can also email any questions that you have during the course.
Course members are also able to book one to one tutorials when required to discuss module content, or assessment methods.
Free student membership with the STO
All course members are entitled to Free student membership with the Sports Therapy Organisation.
If you would like to take advantage of this please visit: Join Us | Sports Therapy Organisation
Course graduates can join either the FHT, STO or the STA professional bodies upon graduation and gain insurance to practise.
Book Now with a £99 course deposit and the outstanding balance can be paid via interest free instalments
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