Sports Massage 23 Day Course - Key Facts

The BTEC 4 or 5 Sports Massage Diploma

Both diplomas are designed for anyone with a serious interest in pursuing sports massage therapy as a career. It takes approximately 11 months to complete the course, during which time you will attend classes and undertake significant home study and hands on practice.

BTEC 4 and 5 are professional qualifications and this is a demanding course that requires at least a basic knowledge of anatomy and physiology. If you don’t have any experience, we highly recommend taking the NLSSM two-day sports massage introductory course and/or the two day-day Anatomy and Physiology course which brings together all the relevant information that you will need in your practice as a sports massage therapist.

Syllabus

Classes are held approximately every 2 weeks, to allow enough time for home practice and course work. Course work includes 4 papers; an extensive case history; and 100 logbook hours before the final exam can be taken.  For further information about the course content please go to the syllabus section of the website.

Level 4 or 5?

It is your choice whether to study for Level 4 or 5 sports massage diploma, you have the option to complete the level 5 without having to do level 4 first. Taught classes are the same for each but your course work and final exam questions will be different. See here for an explanation of the main differences between the two sports massage levels. 

What's included?

• Use of DVD & video library
• Access to school’s textbook library
• Access to practical sports massage rooms for additional weekend practice sessions
• A supportive mentoring system
• Comprehensive lecture notes
• A high ratio of teacher to student instruction
• Final exam fees

Pre-requisite

If you do not have any massage background you will need to do the NLSSM Introduction Weekend or an equivalent course.  Please check with the office as to whether your qualification is suitable. 

Anyone wishing to change careers with a genuine interest in sports massage.

Anyone completing the introductory weekend that wants to further develop their skills as a therapist.

Anyone wanting to enhance their soft tissue skills. 
 

Further information

Please see here for further information or contact us if you want to have a chat or arrange to come in and see us.
 

Application Process

1. Fill in application form: Either send via email to apply@nlssm.com or print and mail to the office: Unit 12, LYST, NLSSM, Town Hall Approach Road, Tottenham, London, N15 4RX

2. Make payment either by PayPal, cheque or bank transfer  (Only the Deposit can be made by PayPal, for the remainder you can pay either by bank transfer or cheque).

Bank Transfer Details:
Barclays
Sort Code: 205300
Bank Account: 13059219

Please include your telephone number as part of your reference, if you have enough room include your surname when paying by bank transfer.

Cheques made payable to NLSSM and sent to LYST, Unit 12, Town Hall Approach Road, Tottenham, London, N15 4RX