Elevate your wellness career with our Level 4 Diploma in Sports Massage Therapy. Learn from industry‑leading tutors, study online or in person, and gain the specialist skills to confidently assess, treat and support clients in performance, recovery and wellbeing.
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Our Level 4 Sports Massage course gives you the advanced knowledge and practical skills to deliver safe, effective, and results-driven sports massage treatments. You’ll learn to support clients in optimising recovery, enhancing performance, improving flexibility, and promoting overall wellbeing through expert assessment and hands-on techniques.
Qualify with your Level 4 Certificate in Sports Massage Therapy in just 8-12 weeks!
Prefer to take your time? You’ll have up to 2 years to finish.
Minimum age: 16 years old.
Prior Qualification: You must already hold a Level 3 Sports Massage Diploma (or equivalent) to enrol.
Qualities / Skills: Good communication, strong manual dexterity, commitment to client safety, and a passion for injury prevention and rehabilitation.
This Level 4 course builds on existing sports massage knowledge, focusing on advanced assessment, injury treatment, and rehabilitation.
You will complete 3 core units:
Unit 1: Performing Subjective & Objective Assessments.
Unit 2: Understanding & Providing Sports Massage Techniques.
Unit 3: Understanding Treatment to Support Injury Rehabilitation.
Throughout the course you’ll combine online learning (self-paced) with practical workshops (face-to-face or via live virtual clinics) to put theory into practice.
How you’ll be assessed depends on whether you study online or in person:
Online Distance Learning
A coursework portfolio.
A case study based on real or simulated client work.
Blended Learning
You’ll either complete a face-to-face practical assessment during a workshop, or submit a video assessment.
For practical workshops you’ll work on assessments and treatment planning in live settings.
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Become a fully qualified Level 4 Sports Massage therapist with our comprehensive course. Learn from expert tutors, gain the knowledge and practical skills to deliver safe, effective sports massage treatments, and build a rewarding career helping clients improve muscle function, aid recovery, prevent injury, and enhance overall physical wellbeing.
Qualified Level 4 sports massage therapists in the UK typically earn £35-£50 per hour when working freelance. Employed roles usually pay around £25,000-£45,000 per year. With experience, niche clients, or your own clinic, earnings of £50,000+ annually are achievable.
You can work in gyms, sports clubs, clinics, wellness centres, or as a self‑employed therapist. Many graduates also work with athletes, provide mobile treatments, collaborate with physiotherapists, or run their own boutique injury‑management services.
This Level 4 Sports Massage qualification opens doors to advanced roles as a sports massage therapist, clinic practitioner, or freelance specialist. You might specialise in rehabilitation, injury-prevention work, elite athlete support, or advanced soft tissue therapy.
Work full-time or part-time, freelance or employed. Many therapists create flexible schedules, balancing hands-on treatments, mobile bookings, and clinic days. With the right setup, you can design a working pattern that suits your lifestyle while growing your income.
Our experienced trainers deliver courses across the UK. Speak to one of our friendly advisors today to find out which courses are available in your area. Whether you prefer face-to-face, online learning or fast track, join thousands of students who have qualified and launched successful careers in the fitness industry.
You’ll receive a fully recognised Level 4 Certificate in Sports Massage, equipping you to deliver advanced assessment, treatment, and rehabilitation techniques for clients, athletes, and performance-focused individuals.
Yes, you must have completed the level 3 sports massage course before enrolling. This ensures you have the foundational skills to safely progress to advanced techniques.
With over 25 years of experience in fitness and massage education, Diverse Trainers are one of the UK’s leading providers of sports massage and therapy qualifications. Our courses are Ofqual-regulated, recognised by CIMSPA, and have a 99.4% pass rate. Thousands of students have trained with us and gone on to successful careers in therapy, sports, and wellness.
The course is flexible and can be completed at your own pace. Most learners finish within 8-12 weeks, depending on study time and assessment scheduling. You’ll have up to 2 years to complete the qualification if needed.
The course includes advanced units covering clients assessment, sports massage techniques, and injury rehabilitation. You’ll gain the knowledge and practical skills to deliver safe, targeted, and effective treatments for a wide range of clients and performance goals.
Yes, the Level 4 Sports Massage qualification is national and international recognised. Graduates can work in clinics, gyms, sports clubs, wellness centres, or freelance. Many specialise in rehabilitation, injury prevention, athlete support, or running their own advanced sports massage services.
You’ll receive full support from our expert tutors, access to an interactive e-learning platform, practical video demonstrations, and downloadable study material to guide you throughout your learning journey.
Flexible payment plans and instalment options are available, making it easy to start your qualification without delay. Contact our team to discuss current course offers and finance options.
Yes. Completing the Level 4 Course allows you to specialise further with advanced therapy, rehabilitation, personal training, or wellness qualifications. These pathways help you build a highly skilled and rewarding career in fitness, sports and therapy.