Around 3 minutes to read · Updated 6 October 2026
Published by Serious Sports Training Academy
At a glance
- 610/3925/1 identifies one regulated Level 3 sports massage qualification, not a timetable or course price.
- The Ofqual Register lists 295 guided learning hours and 390 hours of total qualification time.
- Active IQ assesses it through a knowledge assessment, a case study, and observation and questioning.
- SSTA teaches it in person in Chichester, in groups of up to 10, for £1,997.99.
What the qualification number identifies
SSTA teaches the Active IQ Level 3 Technical Specialist in Sports Massage Therapy (Diploma), qualification number 610/3925/1. The number distinguishes this regulated award from similarly named qualifications and private diplomas, so it is the detail to quote when you compare courses or speak to an insurer.
The Ofqual Register lists it as a Level 3 qualification awarded by Active IQ, available to learners in England, with 295 guided learning hours and 390 hours of total qualification time. Guided learning is time with a tutor; total qualification time adds the independent study, practice and assessment preparation an average learner needs.
How the diploma is structured and assessed
Active IQ states that learners complete five mandatory units. It sets no specific prior qualification for entry, but notes that sports massage is physically demanding and that learners need communication skills at Level 3.
Assessment combines a knowledge assessment, a case study, and observation and questioning of your practical work. Ask your provider how case-study treatments are arranged and when practical observations take place.
- Title
- Active IQ Level 3 Technical Specialist in Sports Massage Therapy (Diploma)
- Qualification number
- 610/3925/1
- Guided learning hours
- 295 (Ofqual Register)
- Total qualification time
- 390 hours (Ofqual Register)
- Units
- Five mandatory units (Active IQ)
- Assessment
- Knowledge assessment, case study, observation and questioning (Active IQ)
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| Fact | What the primary sources say |
|---|---|
| Title | Active IQ Level 3 Technical Specialist in Sports Massage Therapy (Diploma) |
| Qualification number | 610/3925/1 |
| Guided learning hours | 295 (Ofqual Register) |
| Total qualification time | 390 hours (Ofqual Register) |
| Units | Five mandatory units (Active IQ) |
| Assessment | Knowledge assessment, case study, observation and questioning (Active IQ) |
What the number does not prove
A qualification identity does not prove a provider’s current timetable, supervised-practical hours, tutor arrangements, fees, availability or approval status. Verify those claims from the provider and the relevant primary source.
How SSTA delivers it
SSTA teaches the diploma in person at its Chichester venue, in groups of up to 10. The fee is £1,997.99, payable in full or as a £197.99 deposit followed by 3, 4 or 6 monthly instalments, with the same total. Start dates and the teaching timetable are confirmed with admissions before you decide.
Common questions
Frequently asked questions
Is 610/3925/1 the SSTA course price or duration?
No. It is a qualification number. Price, duration, hours and dates are separate provider facts.
Is the Active IQ Level 3 Sports Massage qualification a diploma?
Yes. Its full title is the Active IQ Level 3 Technical Specialist in Sports Massage Therapy (Diploma).
How many hours is the Level 3 sports massage qualification?
The Ofqual Register lists 295 guided learning hours and 390 hours of total qualification time. How those hours are spread across weeks depends on the provider’s timetable.
How should I verify the qualification?
Use the exact title and number at Active IQ and the government qualification register, then verify the provider relationship separately.
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