Sports Massage

Athletes can only perform well with expert guidance. After completing the Sports Massage course, you'll be the specialist who guarantees this. You'll know everything about effective and enjoyable sports massage, as well as injury prevention and treatment.

Of course, you don't have to limit your work to athletes: everyone benefits from a good massage. With a sports massage diploma, you can build a diverse career and offer relaxing treatments in addition to sports massages.

This course is offered on both Tuesdays and Thursdays and includes the following two start dates:

– October 6, 2026
– October 8, 2026

Want to know more?

For more information, please email: sport-vitality@summaenbedrijf.nlWe will contact you as soon as possible.

Anatomy

How is the human body structured? You'll learn about the different parts of the body, with an emphasis on bones, joints, and muscles.

Physiology

How does the human body work? We'll take you on a journey through the human body: from the cell to the organ systems. We'll connect physiology directly to the practice of a sports massage therapist. Because a massage feels good, but why? You'll learn to explain what you're doing and what happens to the body. This will instill confidence and trust in your clients.

Theory of practice

How do you combat cramps, how do you apply tape or a bandage? You'll learn these and other techniques in this section. We'll also cover treatment methods not directly associated with sports massage, such as kinesiotaping.

Practice

You'll learn hand movements; we encourage you to document these as much as possible (in words, photos, and/or videos). The instructors will help you with this. This way, you'll learn quickly and have your own personal "massage hand movement book" to refer to. In the sports care section, you'll learn the latest trends in how to best handle sports injuries. You'll also learn preventative techniques, such as taping and bandaging techniques for rehabilitating athletes.

After the training

After passing the exam you will be a certified sports masseur according to the industry mark Association for Professionals in the Massage and Sports Care Industry (BMS).

You'll be able to critically assess issues and, based on your knowledge and skills, initiate treatment or refer to a therapist. We encourage you to be proactive. This requires a bit more study and creativity, but you'll ultimately reap the rewards. After completing the training, you'll be able to devise a suitable solution for every situation.