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Fitness and Therapy Courses in Sussex
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Which training route fits your next step?
Explore sports massage, personal training, gym instruction and mat Pilates with SSTA in Chichester. Compare the starting requirements and practical focus before requesting current course information.
Our flagship courseFlagship practical route
Level 3 Sports Massage
Build consultation, treatment and professional foundations for responsible Level 3 sports massage practice.
No specific prior qualification; physical readiness and Level 3 communication skills are expected
Practical trainingPrimary fitness route
Personal Training
Develop programme design, coaching and professional skills from a suitable Level 2 fitness foundation.
Suitable Level 2 Gym Instructing or Fitness Instructing qualification
Practical trainingGym instruction foundation
Level 2 Fitness Coaching
Explore gym-based exercise instruction and the starting route into fitness coaching.
Gym and free-weight experience recommended; confirm entry and participation requirements
Practical trainingMovement teaching route
Mat Pilates
Explore matwork teaching, observation and cueing, with the exact award and entry route confirmed before enrolment.
Ask about the current award and required Pilates practice experience
Progression
Level 4 is a progression route after an appropriate Level 3 Sports Massage qualification, not a peer foundation route.
Course comparison
Find your starting point
The comparison separates verified qualification facts from details SSTA still needs to confirm.
Open the courses you want to compare. Each shows the same four questions.
Level 3 Sports Massage
- Starting point
- No specific prior qualification; physical readiness and Level 3 communication skills are expected
- Practical focus
- Consultation, treatment techniques, client care and safe professional scope
- Qualification
- Active IQ Level 3 Technical Specialist in Sports Massage Therapy (Diploma)
- Current details
- Request the current timetable, fee, attendance and availability
Personal Training
- Starting point
- Suitable Level 2 Gym Instructing or Fitness Instructing qualification
- Practical focus
- Client assessment, programme design, coaching and nutrition guidance within scope
- Qualification
- Active IQ Level 3 Technical Occupational Entry in Personal Training (Diploma)
- Current details
- Ask SSTA to check your Level 2 qualification, delivery, dates and fee
Level 2 Fitness Coaching
- Starting point
- Gym and free-weight experience recommended; confirm entry and participation requirements
- Practical focus
- Gym instruction, exercise planning and professional responsibilities
- Qualification
- Exact qualification and awarding details to be confirmed
- Current details
- Confirm the approved award, practical attendance, assessment and fee
Mat Pilates
- Starting point
- Ask about the current award and required Pilates practice experience
- Practical focus
- Matwork principles, movement observation and class planning within scope
- Qualification
- Exact qualification and awarding details to be confirmed
- Current details
- Confirm the qualification version, entry requirements and practical attendance
| Compare | Level 3 Sports Massage | Personal Training | Level 2 Fitness Coaching | Mat Pilates |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Starting point | No specific prior qualification; physical readiness and Level 3 communication skills are expected | Suitable Level 2 Gym Instructing or Fitness Instructing qualification | Gym and free-weight experience recommended; confirm entry and participation requirements | Ask about the current award and required Pilates practice experience |
| Practical focus | Consultation, treatment techniques, client care and safe professional scope | Client assessment, programme design, coaching and nutrition guidance within scope | Gym instruction, exercise planning and professional responsibilities | Matwork principles, movement observation and class planning within scope |
| Qualification | Active IQ Level 3 Technical Specialist in Sports Massage Therapy (Diploma) | Active IQ Level 3 Technical Occupational Entry in Personal Training (Diploma) | Exact qualification and awarding details to be confirmed | Exact qualification and awarding details to be confirmed |
| Current details | Request the current timetable, fee, attendance and availability | Ask SSTA to check your Level 2 qualification, delivery, dates and fee | Confirm the approved award, practical attendance, assessment and fee | Confirm the qualification version, entry requirements and practical attendance |
Progression map
What follows Level 3 Sports Massage?
Progression should follow your existing qualification and intended scope. Ask SSTA to check your starting qualification before making plans around Level 4.
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Training takes place in Chichester, West Sussex. Plan travel and attendance. Unsure which prerequisite applies? Ask a course question.