MASSAGE CERTIFICATE & SPORTS MASSAGE DIPLOMA
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Level 4 Sports Massage and Remedial Massage Diploma
Our Combined Level 4 Sports Massage Diploma or our Level 4 Only Diploma is designed for those who are looking to use massage professionally and aim to develop advanced Sports and Remedial Massage techniques for use within clinical injury treatment.
Level 3 Massage Therapy Certificate
Our Level 3 Sports Massage Certificate focuses on developing base massage skills and provides a detailed introduction to massage therapy which will enable you to provide a full-body therapeutic massage treatment, and an full body Sports Maintenance Massage.
Both our Level 3, and Level 4 courses are independently accredited by the Sports Therapy Organisation and the Federation of Holistic Therapists. Plus all of our qualifications and CPD courses are insurable via Balens or BGI UK.
VENUE
Core Elements Training Centre,
First Floor Offices, 8 Bath Road, Old Town, Swindon, SN1 4BA (Entrance off Prospect Place).
Easy access from the M4 via junction 15 and 16.
20 minute walk from the mainline train station.
course price
Level 3 Sports Massage: £1,177.00
Level 4 Sports Massage: £1,257.00
Combined Level 4 Diploma: £2,294.00
Book Now to secure your place with a £99 course deposit.
Interest free payment plan available (see further details below).
COURSE DATES & Time 2025
Summer 2025
Level 4 Diploma:
20th – 22nd June & 18th – 20th July 2025 (face to face training)
Plus revision and assessment day on 2nd & 3rd August 2025
(face to face training 9am – 6pm daily)
**Suitable for those who have a Level 3 massage qualification.
Winter 2025
Level 3 Sports Massage Certificate:
5th – 7th September & 3rd – 5th October 2025
(face to face training 9am – 6pm)
Level 4 Sports Massage Diploma:
31st October – 2nd November 2025 & 28th – 30th November 2025 (face to face training).
Plus revision and assessment day on 13th & 14th December 2025.
**This course is suitable for those who already have a Level 3 massage qualification.
(face to face training 9am – 6pm daily).
Combined Level 4 Sports Massage Diploma:
5th – 7th September, 3rd – 5th October 2025, 31st Oct – 2nd November 2025,
28th – 30th November 2025. Plus revision and assessment day on 13th & 14th December 2025
All of the above face to face training days run from 09:00 – 18:00 daily.
*No prior massage experience is required for our Combined course.
Spring 2026
Level 3 Sports Massage Certificate:
6th – 8th February & 6th – 8th March 2026
(face to face training 9am – 6pm)
Level 4 Sports Massage Diploma:
10th – 12th April & 8th – 10th May 2026 (face to face training)
Plus revision and assessment day on 23rd & 24th May 2026
**This course is suitable for those who already have a Level 3 massage qualification.
(face to face training 9am – 6pm daily)
Combined Level 4 Sports Massage Diploma:
7th – 9th February & 7th – 9th March 2026, 4th – 6th April & 2nd – 4th May 2026 (face to face training). Plus revision and assessment day on 23rd & 24th May 2026
All of the above face to face training days run from 09:00 – 18:00 daily.
*No prior massage experience is required for our Combined course.
Secure your place on our upcoming course with a £99 course deposit.
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About the course
COURSE outline
All in class activities and content is supported by an online revision app, which contains theory and practical based videos, so that you can re-cap content covered within the classroom, when every you require.
Our courses are taught using a hands-on approach, therefore you will be providing and receiving massage therapy throughout the teaching days, whilst receiving ongoing input from the tutor.
Course delivery is supported via an online student revision platform (App and website based), which has access to all course material, power-point talk through videos and practical demonstration videos. However students are also welcome to record any practical demonstrations during face to face delivery also.
You will work with different members of the group throughout the weeks to acquire experience massaging different body types and the different ways people hold muscle tension. This will provide experience in adjusting the depth of massage to fit different needs. You’ll also receive massage during the course and will be encouraged to provide your partner with feedback.
Our courses are taught by experienced and qualified tutors in a small group environment.
Places are limited to 12 – 14 students per course to help ensure quality teaching and learning.
Our Sports Massage qualification courses are independently accredited by both the Sports Therapy Organisation and the Federation of Holistic Therapists.
All Combined Diploma and Level 4 Sports Massage course members are able to take advantage of Free student membership with the STO.
Plus ALL Level 3, Level 4 and Combined Diploma course members receive 15% discount with Physique Management.
Our Level 3 Sports Massage Certificate will enable you to work as a Sports Massage Therapist offering Sports Maintenance Massage.
This courses teaches the foundations to massage therapy and on conclusion of the course you will be able to provide a full body Sports Maintenance Massage, including work to the hands, feet and stomach.
During the course you will be introduced to the following techniques.
Techniques include:
- Effleurage (an introduction and flushing technique)
- Petrissage (to include: kneeding, wringing and rolling techniques)
- Tapotement (to include: hacking, cupping, pounding and more)
- Friction technique (to include: Circular, transverse and longitudional superficial frictions)
- Basic scapula release
- An introduction to ITB release
- Anatomy and Physiology for massage therapy.
Assessment methods:
There are three assessment methods included within this course which include
- Theory assessment
- Practical assessment
- Case study assessment
- Plus all students need to complete 50 clinical hours (detailed in a treatment hours logbook)
Our Level 4 Sports and Remedial Massage Diploma focuses on advanced massage techniques, with application to injury treatment.
During the course you will be introduced to a range of common sports injuries, injury assessment techniques and a range of advanced massage techniques.
Focus is drawn to the design of inury treatment plans, which include pre-treatment assessment, treatment through the use of massage techniques and post treatment testing.
On successful completion of this course you will be able to treat sports injuries, gain insurance to practise and join a professional body such as the FHT, STO or LCSP and work as a Sports and Remedial Massage Therapist.
Techniques include:
- Muscle Energy Techniques (METs are massage techniques that include a stretch to the muscle tissue) such as:
- Soft Tissue Release (STR – sometimes referred to as Pin and Stretch)
- PNF stretching
- Myofascial Release techniques
- Neuromuscular Techniques (NMTs are massage techniques that produce an ischemic response through the use of static pressure) such as:
- Trigger pointing and strain-counter-strain
- Manual compression
- Other techniques also referred to include:
- Active Movement Technique
- Deep frictions
- Thermal modalities (Hot & Cold therapy)
- Introduction to Kinesiology taping
- Joint and muscle testing is a large component of the course and will be introduced alongside massage techniques. Joint and muscle testing is often referred to as Musculoskeletal examination and assessment.
Assessment methods:
This course has three assessment methods which include
- A practical assessment
- Video assessment
- Detailed case study assessment
- Plus all students need to complete 100 clinical hours (recorded within a treatment hours logbook).
Our Combined Level 4 Sports and Remedial Massage Diploma will develop both your foundation massage skills and your advanced massage skills.
The course will start with the basics of massage therapy along with anatomy and physiology and over the weeks you will develop both your theory and practical skills.
On conclusion of the Level 3 elements you will be able to provide a full body Sports Maintenance Massage. Once all of the Level 3 elemetns are completed you will progress directly onto the Level 4 elements of the course.
Level 4 elements focuse on injury assessment, advanced massage techniques and injury management.
During this part of the course you will be introduced to a range of common sports injuries, injury assessment techniques (known as Examination and Assessment) along with a range of advanced massage techniques.
Focus will be drawn to treatment design and injury assessment.
On successful completion of this course you will be able to treat sports injuries, gain professional insurance to practise and join a professonal body such as the FHT, STO or LCSP and work as a Sports and Remedial Massage Therapist.
Techniques include:
- Effleurage
- Petrissage
- Tapotement
- Soft Tissue Release (STR)
- Myofascial Release techniques
- Neuro Muscular Techniques (NMT)
- Trigger pointing and strain-counter-strain
- Active Movement Technique
- Muscle Energy Techniques (MET)
- Deep frictions
- Thermalmodalities (Hot & Cold therapy)
- PNF stretching
- Introduction to Kinesiology taping
- MSK examination and assessment (joint and muscle testing).
Assessment:
To complete the combined Level 4 Diploma, you need to complete all assessments at Level 3 and Level 4 along with documenting 150 treatment practise hours.
Book Your Place
Secure your place now with a £99 course deposit.
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Course Formats Available
Level 3 Sports Massage Certificate
Our Level 3 Sports Massage Therapy course will enable you to offer maintenance Sports Massage Therapy to your clients and to work as a Sports Massage Therapist.
This courses teaches the foundations to massage therapy and on conclusion of the course you will be able to provide a full body Sports Maintenance Massage, including work to the hands, feet and stomach.
During the course you will be introduced to the following techniques.
Techniques include:
- Effleurage
- Petrissage
- Tapotement
- Friction technique
- An introduction to PNF stretching
- Basic scapula release
- An introduction to ITB release
- Anatomy and Physiology for massage therapy.
Assessment methods:
There are three assessment methods included within this course which include
- Theory assessment
- Practical assessment
- Case study assessment
- Plus all students need to complete 50 clinical hours
Level 4 Sports Massage Diploma
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Our Level 4 Sports and Remedial Massage Diploma focuses on advanced massage techniques and is suitable for those who are already qualified in Level 3 Sports or Massage Therapy. During this course you will be introduced to a range of common sports injuries, along with a range of advanced massage techniques. Focus will be drawn to injury assessment, treatment design and treatment. On successful completion of this course you will be able to treat sports injuries, gain professional insurance to practise and join a professional body such as the FHT or STO and work as a Sports and Remedial Massage Therapist. Techniques include:
Assessment methods: This course has three assessment methods which include
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Combined Level 4 Sports Massage Diploma
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Our Combined Level 4 Sports Massage Diploma will develop both your foundation massage skills and your advanced massage skills, and is suitable for those with no previous massage knowledge. The course will start with the basics of massage therapy along with anatomy and physiology and over the weeks you will develop both your theory and practical skills. On conclusion of the Level 3 elements you will be able to provide a full body Sports Maintenance Massage. The course will then progress directly onto the Level 4 elements and advanced massage development. Level 4 elements focus on injury assessment, treatment design, and treatment. During this part of the course you will be introduced to a range of common sports injuries, along with a range of advanced massage techniques. On successful completion of this course you will be able to treat sports injuries, gain professional insurance to practise and join a professional body such as the FHT or STO and work as a Sports and Remedial Massage Therapist. Techniques include:
Assessment methods: In total the combined diploma has six assessment methods which include
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Other topics include
- Anatomy and physiology for sports massage
- The consultation process
- Postural assessment including examination and assessment for injury
- Sports and remedial injuries and considerations for treatment
- Treatment design for injury and management
- Health and safety
- Code of conduct
Course prerequisites
Students are required to be 18 years or above to study both the Level 3 and Level 4 course.
Students should have an adequate level of English to be able to complete the written course assessments.
There are no other prerequisites to study the Level 3 only course or the Combined Level 4 Diploma. But, students should be prepared to complete self-study hours between training weekends and revise for all course assessments.
An accepted Level 3 sports massage or massage qualification is required to study the Level 4 Diploma in Sports Massage Therapy and students should be 18 years or above.
Students should be prepared to complete self-study hours and revision between training weekends.
Benefits & Supportive resources
Key Benefits include:
- Structured home study
- Quality practical training
- Online revision platform that can be accessed via app or laptop at any time. The Online revision platform contains many theory based recap videos along with videos of practical demonstrations to aid homebased practise and revision in between training weekends
- Video demonstrations of skills for added support available on Core Elements YouTube channel
- Academic support by phone and email
- Eligible to join the Sports Therapy Organisation and the Federation of Holistic Therapists, professional association
- Ability to gain professional insurance for practise via Balens or BGI (or via the STO or FHT) and to use the title ‘Sports Massage Therapist’ (at Level 3) or ‘Sports and Remedial Massage Therapist’ (at Level 4)
- Option to progress straight to Level 4 (from Level 3) and to Level 5 (from Level 4)
- Free student membership with the STO (for Combined Diploma and Level 4 course members)
- 15% discount with Physique Management (code provided on first day of course).
Some books on our recommended reading list include:
Free student membership to 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 Tutors: Dawn Morse & Georgina King
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Lead Course Tutor: Dawn Morse BSc, PGCE, MSc is the lead course tutor and the founding Director of Core Elements Training.
Dawn has a Masters Degree in Sports and Health Sciences, is a qualified teacher with a PGCE in post compulsory education and has over 15 years of teaching and lecturing experience. Prior to establishing Core Elements, Dawn was the programme leader for the University of Bath Sports Therapy foundation degree and taught across all three years of the degree. Dawn has also worked as an associate lecturer for 5 years for the Open University. Along with teaching and lecturing experience Dawn has worked for many years as a Sports Massage and Sports Therapist within a clinical environment.
Assistant Course Tutor: Georgina King BSc (Hons), SST 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. Georgina currently works as a lead Sports Therapist for The Courtyard Clinic in Malmesbury and as First Team Sports Therapist at Corsham Rugby Club, Dorset and Wiltshire and Devizes Ladies. Following her passion for Medicine and First Aid Georgina completed her First Aid Instructor and Assessor qualification, and First Response in Emergency Care, along with an Award in Education and Training. Georgina has a keen interest in teaching and helping others to develop within the Sporting and Medical Industry. Georgina assists and teaches on several of Core Elements courses including Level 3 Sports Massage, Rehabilitation for Sport and Exercise, Electrotherapy and Ultrasound, Sports Taping and Strapping and Kinesiology Taping.
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Course Deposit & Payment plan
A place on our upcoming Level 3, Level 4 and Combined Diploma courses can be secured with a £99 course deposit.
The remaining balance can then be paid over 1 or 2 further instalments or an interest free payment plan.
If you would like to take advantage of the Interest Free Payment Plan, early booking is advised, as the plan can then be paid over a longer duration. All plans are set to start the month after your course deposit is paid, and end when the final course assessments are due in.
All payment plans are set to conclude when the final course assessment is due in (2 months after the final weekend for Level 3, and 3 months after the final weekend for Level 4).
Cancellation Policy
Please double check all course dates to ensure that you can attend all dates before booking a place on this course, as the £99 course deposit is non-refundable.
It is not possible to have your course deposit refunded in whole or part once your booking has been confirmed, this is due to admisistration time incurred in the creation of course contracts and payment plans for example.
Therefore we STRONGLY recommend that you take out course insurance to cover your course costs in the event that you have to cancel or curtail your training. By registering and paying your course deposit, you are agreeing to this cancellation policy.
Our Level 3, Level 4 and Combined Level 3 and 4 Sports and Remedial Massage Diploma training courses, are accredited by the
Federation of Holistic Therapists and the Sports Therapy Organisation.
Course graduates can join either the FHT or the STO professional bodies upon graduation and gain insurance to practise.
All course members are provided a 15% discount code from Physique management along with free samples from Songbird massage wax.
Book Now with a £99 course deposit and the outstanding balance can be paid via interest free instalments
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