Introduction
This qualification is available for first delivery from May 2026.
The purpose of this qualification is to provide learners with the knowledge and skills to provide sports massage treatments to clients.
This qualification includes the essential knowledge and skills that are needed to meet the minimum requirements for deployment.
This qualification supports practitioners to work with clients who have dysfunctional tissue but do not have acute/post-acute injuries or underlying pathological conditions.
Entry requirements
- There are no specific entry requirements.
- Performing sports massage is a physical activity, therefore a degree of physical fitness is necessary.
- There is an element of communication (discussing, presenting, reading and writing) involved and learners should have basic skills in communication pitched at level 3.
Qualification structure
Learners must complete the five mandatory units.
Assessment
- Case study.
- Observation and questioning.
Fees breakdown
£99 Registration / Certification fee
£48 Manual fee
£25 eManual fee
Career progression
This qualification provides progression onto:
- Active IQ Level 4 Certificate in Sports Massage Therapy.
- Active IQ Level 3 Diploma in Personal Training.
- Apprenticeship in Personal Training.