Undergraduate Level 4 Sports Massage Training Course

As the sports massage industry actively moves towards level 4 as standard for all therapists, Breeze Academy are proud of being one of the only direct-to-level 4 sports massage training providers in the UK.

Specifically created for physiotherapy, sports therapy, sports rehabilitation, chiropractic and osteopathy students that have completed the first year of their degree, this level 4 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: 07897033908

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 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 3 and 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.

By studying with Breeze Academy, students in physiotherapy and sports rehabilitation degrees are able to gain their sports massage qualification with a team of 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 courses are vetted above and beyond the industry standard and meets the highest standards set in education.

Perfect Blend 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 courses are 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 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 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.

Where level 3 training prepares you to use sports massage for pre and post sporting events, level 4 training opens up your opportunities to provide sports massage as a treatment. Building upon your first year of degree study in physiotherapy or sports therapy, you are presented with in-depth knowledge of a broader range of techniques and injuries than you would at level 3.

You will be ready for injury management, being able to effectively assess clients, delving into the clinical reasoning aspect of sports massage, and how to effectively implement advanced sports massage techniques to aid the recovery of common soft tissue injuries.

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.

One reason that Breeze Academy stands out amongst health and wellness education providers is our commitment to making education accessible to as many people as possible. We can do this through harnessing the very best of our online platform, reducing the need to attend multiple days of face-to-face lessons, saving our learners £££'s in travel and time away from work.

On top of this, we also travel the globe to bring our face-to-face content to your doorstep. So, if you have a space that could accommodate up to 15 people, please get in touch and we can get a course booked in at your place of work or university! Reach out via our contact form or on [email protected] (we respond to all queries, usually within the hour).

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).

This course is only open to physiotherapy, sports therapy, sports rehabilitation, chiropractic and osteopathy students who have completed their first year of degree study. Breeze Academy are one of the only direct-to-level 4 sports massage training providers.

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).