Level 5 Diploma in Massage Therapy for Sport (RQF)
Awarded by Focus Awards | Blended Study | Delivered in Collaboration with Sports Therapy Scotland
Who This Course Is For
This course is designed for:
- Level 4 Sports Massage Therapists
- Therapists wanting to treat more complex injuries and conditions
- Practitioners looking to develop advanced assessment and treatment skills
- Therapists wanting to progress their clinical practice
If you currently hold a Level 3 Sports Massage qualification, you will first need to complete the Level 4Â before progressing to Level 5.
GET STARTED NOWCourse Structure
The Level 5 Diploma in Massage Therapy for Sport is delivered across 5 practical training blocks (10 days). Spacing the course across several months allows learners to apply techniques with real clients and build their clinical experience.
Block 1 -Â Advanced Assessment & Clinical Foundations
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This block starts your learning journey and progression to an advanced practitioner
Focus areas include:
- Advanced postural assessment
- Functional movement screening
- Orthopaedic testing
- Clinical reasoning frameworks
- Red flags and referral pathways
Learners will also begin their ongoing client case study, which will run throughout the course.
Block 2 â Advanced Soft Tissue & Stretching Techniques
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This block focuses on expanding your treatment techniques.
Topics include:
- Advanced soft tissue therapy
- Trigger point therapy progression
- Myofascial techniques
- PNF stretching
- Muscle Energy Techniques (MET)
- Positional release techniques
Learners will begin integrating these techniques into their case study treatments.
Block 3 â Electrotherapy Application in Treatments
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This block introduces electrotherapy modalities and their clinical application.
Topics include:
- Principles of electrotherapy
- Safety considerations and contraindications
- TENS therapy
- Interferential therapy
- Ultrasound therapy
- Integrating electrotherapy into treatment plans
Block 4 â Sports Taping & Injury Management
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During this block learners develop practical skills in supporting injured clients.
Topics include:
- Principles of sports taping and strapping
- Rigid taping techniques
- Kinesiology taping applications
- Injury pathology
- Tissue healing timelines
- Load management strategies
Block 5 â Rehabilitation & Clinical Integration
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The final block integrates the skills learned throughout the course.
Topics include:
- Rehabilitation planning
- Corrective exercise strategies
- Return-to-activity progressions
- Case study discussions
- Clinical reasoning development
How Is the Course Assessed?
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The assessments for this course are designed to reflect real clinical practice.
Learners will complete:
- Practical competency assessments throughout the course
- An online theory exam
- An ongoing client case study
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See What Our Students Say About Us
"I recently completed my sport massage training courses with Motion Fitness Education & Sports Therapy Scotland, and I couldn't be more satisfied. Blair made the learning process incredibly easy to follow, always available for any support I needed. I felt like I received special treatment, as he consistently went above and beyond to ensure my understanding and success. Throughout the course, I got to know him better, and it became clear that this is just the kind of person he is, dedicated to helping everyone thrive. Highly recommend his courses!."
-Â Martin Cherrie
Level 3 Diploma in Sports Massage Therapy
"Completed my L3 sports massage course with Motion Fitness Education and Sports Therapy Scotland. Absolutely 10/10 course. Thoroughly thought out and comprehensive learner pathway that made for a very enjoyable few months. Really canât flaw them at all. Fantastic from start to finish."
-Â Jack Gunn
Level 3 Diploma in Sports Massage Therapy
"Have just finished the Level 3 Sports Massage course with Motion Fitness Education & Sports Therapy Scotland. The course has greatly increased my knowledge and was really enjoyable. I found the course organisation to be professional and the material for the course was comprehensive. Our tutor was approachable, knowledgeable and made the course fun. Highly recommended if youâre interested in improving your massage skills."
- Abi Burns
Level 3 Diploma in Sports Massage Therapy
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Limited Places Available
To maintain high teaching standards and provide a high-quality learning environment, spaces on this course are limited.