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Become a Qualified Sports Massage Therapist
Turn your passion for fitness, recovery, and helping others into a real career with our fully in-person Sports Massage Therapy course in Greater Manchester.
✔ Hands-on practical learning
✔ Expert tutor support
✔ Flexible payment options
✔ Ongoing mentoring & career support
Download our Course Brochure
Learn more about:
✔ Becoming a qualified Sports Massage Therapist
✔ Course structure & delivery
✔ Flexible payment options
✔ Career pathways in sports massage & fitness
✔ Ongoing support after qualifying
Why use Bright Direction Training?
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Full In-Person Learning
Develop real treatment confidence through hands-on practical learning and guided practice with real people. .
Experienced Tutors
Learn from highly skilled tutors who specialise in practical training and helping learners build confidence quickly and effectively
Strong Focus on Employability and Confidence
We don’t just qualify you - we continue supporting you with mentoring and career progression guidance after your course.
CIMSPA-Endorsed and Ofqual-reguslated Qualifications
Our qualifications are regulated by Ofqual and endorsed by CIMSPA, the professional body for the sport and physical activity sector.
Is a Career in Sports Massage Right for You?
Sports Massage can be a rewarding career for people who:
✔ Enjoy fitness, health, and wellbeing
✔ Like helping people feel and move better
✔ Want a practical, hands-on career
✔ Are interested in injury prevention and recovery
✔ Want to work independently or alongside gyms and fitness professionals
Whether you’re exploring a career change or looking to expand your existing fitness qualifications, Sports Massage Therapy can open the door to a wide range of opportunities within the health and fitness industry.
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Upcoming Course Dates
Bolton
Venue: Commercial Union House, 42 Mawdsley Street, Bolton. BL1 1NH & Colony Gym
Weekday Course (10 sessions Tuesdays & Wednesdays)
Start Date: 14th July 2026
End Date: 12th August 2026
What Happens After You Qualify?
Once qualified, many learners go on to:
✔ Work as self-employed Sports Massage Therapists
✔ Offer mobile massage treatments
✔ Work alongside gyms, PTs, or sports clubs
✔ Progress onto higher-level therapy qualifications
✔ Continue building careers within the fitness and wellbeing industry
We also offer continued development support and progression pathways to help learners build long-term careers in sports massage and fitness.