YOUR NEXT CHAPTER STARTS HERE
Sports massage & fitness training in Sussex
Learn hands-on in Chichester. Build the skills and confidence to work with people, with personal support through your studies and tools for life after qualifying.
- Qualification
- Active IQ Level 3 Technical Specialist in Sports Massage Therapy (Diploma)
- Location
- Chichester Racquets & Fitness Club, Oaklands Park, Chichester, PO19 6AR
- Level 3 group
- Maximum 10 learners
- Current details
- Course dates confirmed once the group fills
Course route finder
Practical training in Chichester, Sussex
Compare sports massage, personal training, gym instruction and mat Pilates. Start with the work you want to do, then check the qualification and attendance requirements for your route.
Our flagship courseFlagship practical route
Level 3 Sports Massage
Learn consultation, treatment and responsible professional practice through tutor-led practical training.
No specific prior qualification; physical readiness and Level 3 communication skills are expected
Practical trainingPrimary fitness route
Personal Training Diploma
Develop client assessment, programme design and coaching from a suitable Level 2 fitness foundation.
Suitable Level 2 Gym Instructing or Fitness Instructing qualification
Practical trainingGym instruction foundation
Level 2 Fitness Coaching
Gain the knowledge and practical skills to plan, deliver, and supervise safe, effective exercise programmes in a gym or health club setting.
Confirm the exact award, entry requirements and practical attendance
Qualification details being confirmed
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Practical trainingMovement teaching route
Mat Pilates
Explore movement principles, observation, cueing and responsible adaptation for Mat Pilates participants.
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Qualification details being confirmed
Explore this courseProgression
Level 4 follows an appropriate Level 3 Sports Massage foundation; it is not a separate first-step route.
What you will practise
Watch it. Practise it. Make it your skill.
See a technique demonstrated, practise it yourself and get feedback while you learn. Our Level 3 Sports Massage teaching connects the theory to real client scenarios.
Consultation and assessment
Take a relevant client history, recognise contraindications and use your findings to plan an appropriate Level 3 treatment.
Practical technique
Build control and purpose across core sports massage techniques through demonstration, supervised repetition and feedback.
Client care and boundaries
Communicate clearly, manage risk and understand when Level 3 practice should stop, adapt or refer.
Assessment preparation
Connect theory to complete client scenarios, a case study, practical observation and tutor questioning.
A Level 3 learner account
“I had always been interested in sport — I saw a sports massage course as a way to find employment in an industry I would feel at home in. I found the tutors Faz and Charli very experienced, sharing knowledge with confidence.”
How tutor feedback works
Your practice is seen, questioned and refined.
Demonstration is followed by supervised repetition, direct feedback and questions about why a treatment is appropriate. That makes technique and professional judgement visible before assessment.
Faz, SSTA tutor
Level 4 Sports Massage Therapist | Level 3 Personal Trainer | Level 2 Amateur Boxing Coach
THE SSTA EXPERIENCE
Support for the learner.
Tools for the professional.
Your next chapter involves more than passing an assessment. Explore the platforms we’re building around your studies and your future practice.
WHILE YOU LEARN / STUDENT PLATFORM
A clear next step.
Every time you log in.
Pick up your learning, see your progress and find your course resources in one place. Keep your practical training and independent study connected.
- Learning activities, in a clear sequence
- Progress and tutor feedback
YOUR NEXT STEP · ACTIVITY 3 OF 5
Preparing for a client consultation
Think about communication, preparation and the questions you want to ask.
Open example activity
Revisit the consultation guidance in your approved course materials. Write down how you would check understanding, and one part you would like your tutor to observe.
Example data · Explore the preview. Ask SSTA to confirm features and course access.
NEXT APPOINTMENT · EXAMPLE DAY
10:00 – 11:00
Sports massage · 60 minutes
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- Client
- Jamie Taylor
- Session
- Sports massage
- Duration
- 60 minutes
- Status
- Confirmed
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AFTER YOU QUALIFY / BUSINESS HUB
Your skills deserve
a business behind them.
Give your practice a home. Bring bookings, client relationships and the day’s follow-ups together, with tools designed around the work you’re learning to do.
- Your diary and appointment requests
- Client records and a practice page
BEFORE YOU CHOOSE A COURSE
Take the course buyer’s checklist with you.
Compare practical teaching, assessment, the qualification and the questions to ask before you commit.
Make the decision real
Let’s find the right course for you.
A new career starts with a conversation. Ask us about entry requirements, practical training and the support you can expect.
Do I need a previous sports massage qualification?
Active IQ sets no specific prior qualification requirement. Performing sports massage is physically demanding and the qualification requires communication skills at Level 3. SSTA will confirm suitability and attendance before you commit.
When does the course run and what must I attend?
Course dates are confirmed once the group fills. Ask us about the next intake, practical attendance and how joining a group works before you decide.
How is the Level 3 qualification assessed?
Assessment includes a knowledge assessment, a case study, practical observation and questioning. The academy will explain the current assessment sequence and preparation requirements with the course information.
How much does the course cost?
The academy will confirm the current fee, payment terms and any course-specific additional costs when you request course information, so you can review the full commitment before deciding.
FOR OUR LOCAL COMMUNITY
Make time for a student massage.
Help a developing practitioner gain experience. Ask about an appointment at SSTA in Chichester.