Active IQ
Level 3
QN: 610/5190/1
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Active IQ Level 3 Diploma in Sports Massage Therapy
Official qualification regulated by Ofqual, awarded by Active IQ. Classified as a Vocationally-Related Qualification. Total guided learning hours: 72 hours.
Qualification Level
Level 3
Awarding Body
Active IQ
Syllabus Units
5 Units
Guided Hours
72 hrs
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Course Syllabus & Study Modules
Complete breakdown of verified curriculum topics and learning objectives.
1
Anatomy and physiology for sports massage therapy
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Key Learning Objectives:
- Understand the structural organisation of the human body
- Understand the structure and functions of the skeletal system
- Understand the structure and functions of joints
- Understand the fundamental biomechanics of postural alignment
- Understand the structure and functions of the muscular system
- Understand the structure and functions of the nervous system
- Understand the structure and functions of the skin
- Understand the structure and functions of the respiratory system
- Understand the structure and functions of the cardiovascular system
- Understand the structure and functions of the lymphatic system
- Understand the structure and functions of the endocrine system
- Know the structure and functions of the digestive system
- Know the structure and functions of the urinary system
- Understand the physiological effects of sports massage on body systems
2
Client consultation, assessment, and treatment planning for sports massage therapy
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Key Learning Objectives:
- Understand the importance of obtaining relevant information to inform sports massage treatment
- Understand the importance of respecting equality, diversity, and providing an inclusive service
- Understand how to screen and assess clients prior to sports massage treatment
- Be able to perform sports massage client assessments
- Be able to assess static posture, asymmetry, and signs of biomechanical dysfunction
- Be able to assess the palpatory characteristics of normal and abnormal body tissues
- Be able to assess active joint range of movement
- Be able to assess passive joint range of movement and joint end feel
- Be able to assess muscular strength using a recognised therapeutic testing scale
- Be able to devise sports massage therapy treatment plans
- Understand the indications and contraindications for a range of sports massage therapy techniques
- Understand the potential impact of psychological effects resulting from therapist/client interaction
- Understand how to plan client-matched mobilisations and remedial exercises
3
Professional practice in sports massage therapy
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Key Learning Objectives:
- Understand legislation requirements within sports massage therapy
- Understand scope of practice and referral in sports massage
- Understand the professional standards relevant to sports massage practitioners
- Understand the principles of professional practice in sports massage
- Understand how to produce
- maintain, and store client records
- Understand the importance of environmental and personal cleanliness and hygiene when performing sports massage therapy
- Understand the current health and safety legislation for equipment used during massage treatment
4
Sports massage therapy treatment, aftercare, and remedial exercise
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Understand foundational considerations for applying sports massage treatments
- Be able to prepare the treatment area and position the client effectively
- Understand how to select effective sports massage therapy techniques and mediums
- Be able to apply sports massage treatments
- Be able to provide treatment aftercare and instruct mobility and remedial exercise
- Understand the evaluation of sports massage treatments
- Be able to evaluate sports massage treatments
5
Understand the principles of soft tissue dysfunction, injury, and repair
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Understand soft tissue injury
- Understand soft tissue dysfunction
- Understand the process of soft tissue repair
- Understand the effects of nutrition upon injury and soft tissue repair
Regulatory & Verification Details
- Qualification Number (QN)
- 610/5190/1
- Regulated Status
- Available to learners
- Awarding Body
- Active IQ
- Qualification Type
- Vocationally-Related Qualification
- Operational Start
- May 2026