Advanced Sport Massage

After completion of the advanced sport massage course, the student will be equipped with the necessary information and skills to compete as a qualified Sports Massage Practitioner in a highly competitive fitness industry. Other than most massage courses offered in this field, we will equip you with hands-on practical techniques that will enable you to practice with confidence as a Sports Massage Practitioner. You will be capable to assist people in all areas of the fitness industry and incorporate massage as part of a fitness maintenance program.

Covered in the advanced sport massage course
  • Working specific muscles and Maintenance Massage
  • Pre-event and Post event massage
  • Working specific muscles and Neuromuscular Techniques
  • Musculoskeletal injuries, Injury and treatment muscle by muscle
  • Strain –Counter strain and Overuse syndrome
  • Soft tissue manipulation and Remedial exercise
  • Postural and occupational stress
  • Massage with medical conditions
  • Muscle Energy Techniques

  • Course Outcome
    Upon completion of this sports massage course, you should be able to:
  • Practice as a Sports Massage Therapist
  • Have the skill to apply massage specific to the sports environment pre-event and post-event sports massage
  • Have the necessary knowledge pertaining to work ethics and professionalism when performing a sports massage treatment


  • Course Type
    Internationally recognized provider program
    * Please note that a basic massage qualification
    is a prerequisite for this course

    This course contains elements of SAQA Unit
    Standards ID: 26244

    Duration

    You can start with this course immediately on enrollment and all your course material and student pack will be sent to you within 14 –21 days after enrollment is received


    Although you should be able to complete this course in 3 months, open learning gives you the flexibility to study at your own pace within a 2 year period

    Exams for obtaining Certificate
    50 case studies
    Written exam
    Practical exam