Level 4 Sports Massage Training Course

As the sports massage industry actively moves towards level 4 as standard for all therapists, it’s time to take your sports massage career to that next level through our carefully curated level 4 sports massage course.

Our level 4 sports massage course prepares you for the world of injury management, teaching you how to effectively assess clients, how to go deeper into the clinical application of sports massage, and how to effectively implement advanced sports massage techniques to aid the recovery of common soft tissue injuries.

By combining the very best in online learning with face-to-face training that is fun, engaging and practical, our level 4 course provides an exceptional educational experience and produces graduates head and shoulders above other newly qualified level 4 therapists.

​​Any questions about this course or any other, please get in touch directly to our email: [email protected]. Or give us a call: +(44)191 243 0770.

With regards to learning objectives, outcomes, and topics covered, you will achieve the following on this level 4 course:

Knowledge & Understanding

• Anatomy and physiology of the major joints of the body
• The pathophysiology of common injuries/soft tissue patterns of dysfunction
• The principles and practice of objective assessment techniques and the influences and effects which such information has upon treatment planning
• How heat and ice may be used to safely support the soft tissue repair process
• The purpose and use of a range of soft tissue mobilisation and neuromuscular techniques used within sports massage therapy.

Skills Development

• Conducting subjective and objective assessments
• Devising sports massage treatment plans to help correct identified areas of soft tissue dysfunction and /or support the soft tissue repair process of previously diagnosed injuries
• Application of a range of soft tissue mobilisation and neuromuscular techniques
• Evaluation of sports massage treatments

We stand for quality. We ensure value. And we make every learning experience student-centred.

As soon as you book, you’ll be given access to our online training platform where you’ll be able to complete a series of modules prior to the face-to-face component of the course. We’ve put together the very best in online training to guarantee that course delegates feel ready and confident when attending their face-to-face workshop, whilst also providing them with the option to revisit learning in a much more meaningful and engaging format both during and after the course – pause, replay and rewind to your heart’s content!

And when you arrive at your two-day face-to-face workshop, it’s practical learning all the way. No sitting for hours on end listening to lectures! Our courses are fun, practical and engaging, and put you, the learner, first to ensure that you complete your training feeling excited and ready to take your sports massage career to that next level.

Please note Part 2 of the online learning and your certificate will be released once you have completed: your anatomy and physiology MCQ; formative and summative assessed case studies (held within the face-to-face workshop); completed your 3 x sports massage case studies after your face-to-face workshop; and, for those opting to pay in instalments, after you have completed all payments.

This is your opportunity to gain your level 4 qualification with a team of physiotherapy, sports therapy and education experts who are dedicated to creating the very best sports massage therapists.

Triple-Locked Quality Assurance

We proudly provide triple-locked quality assurance through our full FHT accreditation, as well as Breeze Academy and external moderator approvals, thus allowing you to book with the confidence that our level 4 course is vetted above and beyond the industry standard and meets the highest standards set in education.

Perfect Balance Between Online & Face To Face

Our courses are purposely built with the busy lifestyle in mind – which is why all theory learning occurs through our industry-leading online platform, meaning you can pause, rewind and replay as often as you like. And because the online content is delivered in small chunks, you can access your course whenever and wherever you like – which is perfect for those 5 and 10 minute windows of time.*

All of this means that, unlike other courses, you don't have to give up countless weekends to become qualified, but still qualify feeling supremely safe, confident and effective. It also means that our level 4 course is competitively priced.

Expert Tuition & Global Experience

Our expertise in the world of physiotherapy, sports therapy and education means we know exactly what makes a great level 4 sports massage therapist. In turn, we properly prepare course delegates for the clinical settings that they will soon find themselves in once they graduate.

Our tutors have built ultra-successful therapy businesses, gained degrees in physiotherapy and sports therapy, and established their research credentials through MSc and PhD study and subsequent peer-reviewed publications. We have an abundance of knowledge and experience to pass on to you, and ensure you complete the course head and shoulders above other newly qualified level 4 therapists.

Career Support & Guidance

As soon as you graduate, you will automatically gain access to hundreds of job opportunities, whilst also becoming a member of an international register and gaining your insurance. In addition, as part of the course, we also get you business ready through our bespoke lessons on setting up your own business and securing positions within the industry.

*Please note your online learning access will expire 1 month following the face-to-face component of the course.

We proudly provide triple-locked quality assurance through our full FHT accreditation, as well as Breeze Academy and external moderator approvals, thus allowing you to book with the confidence that our level 4 course is vetted above and beyond the industry standard and meets the highest standards set in education.

Such high standards mean that on successful completion of the course, you will be automatically eligible for insurance, and thus be able to start your sports massage career seamlessly.

We prepare you fully for all assessments, taking away unnecessary stress and ensuring you feel confident. Given our extensive experience in teaching and assessment, our level 4 training programme delivers to you exactly the right level of knowledge needed to successfully pass the course and to then make use of your new skills in your career.

Taking you to a deeper level of understanding, the level 4 assessment includes:

• Pre Course: Online learning including quizzes and A&P MCQ completion (70% pass requirement)
• Practical Assessments: You will be assessed formatively over the two face-to-face days demonstrating a range of level 4 massage techniques. You will also be required to complete a short summative practical assessment via a video submission post course, to demonstrate a selection of advanced massage techniques and objective special tests.
• Post Course: You will have 3 case studies to complete on our online learning platform based on three sporting injuries. The subjective history and injury overview will be provided and you will need to complete a client assessment form to detail what are pertinent details. Once you have completed the 3 case studies (completed after the 2 day face-to-face workshop), and have paid for your course in full, a very short Part 2 will be released to you where you can access your certificate.

Expertly curated and delivered by Claire Gregory and Dr. Carl Clarkson, we bring to this course unrivalled experience and expertise from within the health and wellness industry.

Our tutors have built ultra-successful therapy businesses, gained degrees in physiotherapy and sports therapy, and have established their research credentials through MSc and PhD study and subsequent peer-reviewed publications. Not only this, but we are also established education providers, having taught budding therapists, qualified professionals and professors across the globe, whilst running courses regularly in every major city within the UK.

Rest assured you will be in very experienced, qualified and competent hands, and will be learning from the best, using the very best in online and face-to-face training materials. You’ll also have a lot of fun along the way!

We’re with you every step of the way. As soon as you book, you’ll gain access to our online portal, meaning you can start learning immediately. In addition, our team of tutors and learner support team are easily accessible, and happy to help in any way we can.

Close to the face-to-face workshop, we will be in touch with the finer details associated with start times, parking and other points to note.

Are you ready for the leap? Our level 4 sports massage course prepares you for the world of injury management, opening up opportunities not afforded to those who have level 3 sports massage only.

But what is the step up? Our level 4 sports massage course teaches you how to effectively assess clients, how to go deeper into the clinical application of sports massage, and how to effectively implement advanced sports massage techniques to aid the recovery of common soft tissue injuries.

Working alongside regulated health professionals, such as physiotherapists, sports therapists, osteopaths and chiropractors, by attaining a level 4 certificate you will gain a competitive advantage in the job market over those with level 3. And, furthermore, those with a level 4 qualification are able to access even further training, ranging from acupuncture and dry needling, to therapeutic strength and conditioning courses.

With the sports massage industry actively moving towards level 4 as standard, the question is – when will you progress?

As soon as you graduate, you will automatically gain access to hundreds of job opportunities, whilst also becoming a member of an international register and gaining your insurance. Not only this, as part of the course, we also get you business ready through our bespoke lessons on setting up your own business and securing positions within the industry.

And that’s not forgetting that learners who sign up with us will automatically get a 15% discount with one of the leading sports massage equipment providers, Physique, as well as 3 months free access and 10% discount on completion of the course with exercise prescription software, Rehab My Patient.

Our course tutors have years of experience working with and teaching therapists, meaning our network is extensive. We have worked in the NHS, private sector, in several continents and have established our own thriving therapy businesses.

We are pleased to offer you the option of paying for the course up front, or over 3 or 5 months (at no extra cost). However, in order to receive your certificate, you must have paid the course fee in full.

If you have opted for instalments, you will be able to attend the face-to-face workshop, but you will not receive your certificate until all payments have been made (you have the option of paying off your remaining balance at any time).

You are required to have already completed your level 3 sports massage therapy course, and have been practising for a minimum of 4 months (which includes 50 hours worth of massage experience).

If you've checked over the course information but still have some questions, please get in touch via our contact form or on [email protected] (we respond to all queries, usually within the hour).