L3J - Active IQ L3 Diploma in Sports Massage Therapy
at Sunderland College, Sunderland · college
What the college says
This course qualifies you as a sports massage therapist and allows you to work self-employed from home, mobile or within a sports club. You can also work alongside a qualified physiotherapist or independently through your own business. It has been designed to provide you with the skills to work unsupervised as a sports massage practitioner, with non-pathological (non-injured) tissue.
What you need to get on
There is no formal entry criteria, however, a GCSE in Biology or a Sport/PE qualification, or industry experience would be beneficial.
How you are assessed
One subject in depth, assessed largely through coursework and projects.
What this level means
The A-level-equivalent step, and what universities and employers ask for.
Is it open to 16 to 18 year olds?
Approved for 16 to 18 study on the government's Section 96 list.
Where it runs
Sunderland College Bede Campus
Durham Road Durham Road, Sunderland, SR3 4AH
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Start dates
- 8 September 2026 · Sunderland
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