DIPLOMA IN REMEDIAL AND SPORTS MASSAGE

COURSE INFORMATION

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Application Form

Terms and Conditions

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The Diploma in Remedial and Sports Massage Course builds on the foundations laid within introductory courses such as Swedish or Holistic Massage to enable the student to effectively assess conditions and injuries, both within the clinical and sporting environment. Practical tools are given to treat these conditions, helping the student to reduce pain, promote healing and restore balance within the musculoskeletal system. Sports rehabilitation is also taught, allowing the student to quickly restore injured athletes to full physical fitness.

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SUMMARY

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Start Date

1/2nd Nov 2025

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Duration

9 weekends once a month

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​Payment

 

Deposit (non refundable)

£350.00

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£1450.00 by 1st Nov 2025 (total cost £1800)

or by instalments to be paid by 1st Apr 2026 (total cost £1850)

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Location

Queen Margaret University, Edinburgh

 

Course Dates: 

2025

1st/2nd Nov, 6/7th Dec
2026
10/11th Jan, 7/8th Feb, 7/8th Mar, 11/12th Apr, 9/10th May, 6/7th Jun, 4/5th Jul (exams)

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Times: 0930 – 1800hrs

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Course Content:
In depth anatomy and physiology, assessment and treatment of:

• Pelvis

• Hip

• Knee

• Ankle

• Shoulder

• Elbow

• Wrist

 

• Active, passive and resisted assessment of joints

• Muscle testing 

• Myofascial release, proprioceptive neuromuscular facilitation, neuromuscular techniques, muscle energy techniques, trigger point therapy and mobilisation techniques

• Sports rehabilitation 

• Pre and post event massage

Entry Requirements
Entry for the Diploma in Remedial and Sports Massage is a Diploma in Swedish or Holistic Massage, ITEC Level 3 (Level 6 SCQF) in massage or equivalent, which has covered the core curriculum for massage therapy as laid down by the GCMT. Students unsure of eligibility should contact the School for further guidance.

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Course Duration

The course will run once a month for 9 months. 

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Method of Study

Weekends will be run approximately once a month and will cover both the practical and theoretical elements of the course. This learning will be supplemented by home study each month which will include assignments, practice of techniques and case studies. Students will also be expected to both shadow and conduct case studies on tutors, for at least 3 half days throughout the course. They will also be encouraged to form small study groups to allow practice of practical techniques between weekends.

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Location
Queen Margaret University, Edinburgh

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Course Material

Course material will consist of comprehensive handouts, dynamic spreadsheets and video links. Students will therefore require access to email, the internet and Microsoft Office and have a working knowledge of each.

 

Equipment

All students will need access to a couch for their case studies. 

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Assessment
Award of the Diploma will based on 

• Continuous assessment throughout the course, based on weekend theory tests and practical assessments, together with home study assignments and case studies.

• Final assessments, which will include written, oral and practical examinations.

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Qualification
On successful completion of the course, students will be awarded a Diploma in Remedial and Sports Massage, to Level 8 (The Scottish Credit and Qualifications Framework; Scotland); Level 5 (Regulated Qualifications Framework; England and Wales); Level 7 (Council for the Curriculum, Examinations and Assessment; Northern Ireland); on the UK Qualification Comparison Chart.

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Accreditation
Courses are accredited by both the Scottish Massage Therapists Organisation and the National Association of Massage and Manipulative Therapists.

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Further Training
On successful completion of the course students will be eligible to apply for the Advanced Remedial Massage Course.

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Continuous Professional Development (CPD)
On completion of the course opportunities will be provided for graduates to gain their statutory 20 hours CPD required to meet GCMT and CHNC guidelines.

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Enquiries
Please contact us with any queries by email at admin@amts.co.uk

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Application Form

Terms and Conditions

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