Trust TAFE QLD & Q Academy to launch you into a world‑class career as a Sports Remedial Massage Therapist
HLT52021 Diploma of Remedial Massage - SPORT Program
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- TAFE QLD : 1300 308 233
- Q Academy: 1300 20 40 80
Join the rapidly growing Sports industry as a fully qualified Sports Remedial Massage Therapist
TAFE students can study multiple ways at Q Academy
2 x Ways to Study
(to suit your time available and need for support)
E-Classroom
Study on-campus and at your own pace as not everyone likes the pace of a scheduled class
Online
Study at home for maximum flexibility with full after-hours support.
Super Flexibility
Students can request to switch (at no extra cost):
- Online study to E-Classroom or vice versa
- Campus or Clinic location (subject to availability)
- from 12 to 18 months duration (6 months extension)
2 x Ways to do Clinic
(200hrs of Clinical practice required)
Weekly Clinic mode
1 Day/Week (6 hrs/day) for approx. 40 weeks required in any Q Academy Student Clinic*
Block Clinic mode
2 weeks a Term, for the 4 Terms, at any Q Academy Clinic*
Super Flexibility
Students can request to switch (at no extra cost):
- Online study to E-Classroom or vice versa
- Campus or Clinic location (subject to availability)
- from 12 to 18 months duration (6 months extension)
NEW Online & E-Classroom courses start every Month
Career Opportunities in Sports
Athletes and elite teams across Australia—from AFL, NRL, cricket, and soccer to Olympic, Paralympic, swimming, rowing, and track & field—are increasingly relying on specialised sports remedial massage.
With the rise of female sports leagues and the upcoming Brisbane 2032 Olympics, demand is soaring.
Career Opportunities in the Industry
Not only are you prepared for a sports therapy career—you can also practice privately! With a Private Provider Number to offer health fund rebates, you can work in clinics alongside physiotherapists, chiropractors, and osteopaths, or launch your own home practice.
It’s a career that lets you choose your setting: from sports clubs to multidisciplinary health clinics—or your own home-based practice.
Q Academy support for your Career
For over 20 years, Q Academy has trained the backbone of Queensland’s remedial and myotherapy workforce.
Each year, more than half of Queensland’s Diploma graduates come through our doors—backed by government data—setting the gold standard for quality and employability
Top 10 reasons why Q Academy & TAFE can be the right solution for you
- TAFE is Qld’s No 1 VET training organisation
- Q ACADEMY is Qld’s No 1 Massage training organisation.
- Together we really know how to help you become a world class Sports Remedial Therapist or Myotherapist.
- Our courses are recognised by major massage associations.
- On graduating with your Diploma you will be eligible for a Provider No through these associations so you can offer clients rebates
- You will have fun learning from our highly experienced and supportive teachers as they know that making learning a positive and enjoyable experience is the best way to share their knowledge & expertise.
- You can transfer your studies from Online to E-classroom or vice versa.
- You can also transfer between any of our clinics (Sunshine Coast, Brisbane, Gold Coast Sydney) to complete your clinic hours (subject to placement availability).
- You can further expand your career with Q Academy’s advanced courses (Myotherapy / Dry Needling).
- We can help you find job opportunities as a therapist as we have a wide variety of massage therapy jobs advertised by clinics on our web site.
3 reasons why you will benefit from doing your 200 Hrs of clinical practice at a Q Academy Student Clinic
- You will study in a modern campus & clinic, fully equipped with electric tables. Eplore all our campuses and student clinics here
- Our clinics offer a wide variety of patient body types from the general public so after 200 hrs of practice you are ready for the real world and eligible for a Provider Number from the Health Funds.
- You will learn all aspects of working as a Sports Remedial Therapist from treating and rehabilitating injuries to injury prevention with exercises plus learning how to manage a clinic from reception to bookings and payments.
Choose the best way to study for you
E-Classroom study program
- Duration 12 months with option to extend to 18 months
- 1 day/week study in the E-Classroom
- 1 day/week Clinic treating the general public
- E-Classroom supervised by trainer so you can ask for support at any time in class
- You can do lessons at your own pace so long as you complete your Terms as required.
- Lessons are delivered via 5 to 10 minute interactive online video lessons you can review in class or at home, as many times as you need, till you are happy you have fully understood it.
- You can practice in class on other students under trainer supervision
Online study program
- Duration 12 months with option to extend to 18 months
- Study at home equivalent to 15 hours a week
- 1 day/week Clinic treating the general public or Block mode of 2 full week a Term for all 4 terms.
- Online students supported by our after hours support team
- Self directed program so you follow your own study plan and do lessons at your own pace.
- Lessons delivered via 5 to 10 minute long interactive online video lessons you can review as many times as you wish.
- Can access online lessons 24/7 from anywhere in Australia or overseas if travelling or on holidays to keep up.
Flexibility
- Free to change from Online to E-Classroom or vice versa at any time, subject to E-Classroom space availability.
- Free to change clinic location, subject to Clinic space availability.
- Free to request up to a 6 months extension to complete your course
HLT52021 Diploma of Remedial Massage - Sports program
Launch your career in sports and remedial therapy with this nationally recognised qualification. You’ll learn evidence‑based techniques to assess, treat, rehabilitate and prevent sports injuries—preparing you to work confidently with athletes across diverse sporting disciplines.
Graduating earns you eligibility to register with private health funds, enabling rebates for clients and enhancing your professional credibility in the massage therapy industry.
You’ll gain hands‑on experience in modalities including Swedish, sports, Thai, pregnancy, seated and trigger‑point massage, functional and orthopaedic testing, thermotherapy, reflexology and nutrition—creating a broad skillset to maximise job opportunities as a sports remedial therapist.
Below are the main skill sets covered by the Sports Program
Anatomy & Physiology
Pain Neuroscience
Massage Athletes
Swedish Massage
Sports Massage
Pregnancy Massage
Seated Massage
Reflexology
Thai Massage
Trigger Point Therapy
Lymphatic Drainage
Musculoskeletal Assessments
Nueroscience Pain
Myofascial Release
Joint Mobilisations
Positional Release Techniques (PRT)
Muscle Energy Techniques (MET)
Treatment of Chronic Pain
Course Overview
Duration
E-Classroom:
12 – 18 months
Online:
12 – 18 months
Delivery
E-Classroom:
2 Days/Week on-campus
Online:
1 Day/Week on-campus + Home Study
Course Fees*
E-Classroom:
$13,550*
Online:
$13,550*
*Contact TAFE Qld to apply
Start Dates
E-Classroom:
Starts every Month
Online:
Starts every Month
Careers
- Working with Athletes
- Working in Clinics with Physios & chiros
- Working in Home & Mobile Clinic
HLT52021 Diploma of Remedial Massage “Sports” program Units of Competency
| Unit of Competency Code | Unit of Competency Name |
|---|---|
| CHCCOM006 | Establish and manage client relationships |
| CHCDIV001 | Work with diverse people |
| CHCLEG003 | Manage legal and ethical compliance |
| HLTINF004 | Manage the control of infection |
| CHCPRP005 | Engage with health professionals and the health system |
| HLTWHS004 | Manage work health and safety |
| HLTMSG009 | Develop massage practice |
| HLTMSG017 | Apply remedial massage clinical practice |
| HLTMSG011 | Provide massage treatments |
| HLTMSG010 | Assess client massage needs |
| HLTAAP002 | Confirm physical health status |
| HLTREF002 | Provide reflexology for relaxation |
| HLTMSG013 | Perform remedial massage musculoskeletal assessments |
| HLTMSG014 | Provide remedial massage treatments |
| HLTMSG015 | Adapt remedial massage treatments to meet specific needs |
| HLTAID011 | Provide First Aid |
| BSBESB401 | Research and develop business plans |
| HLTAAP003 | Analyse and respond to client health information |
| HLTMSG018 | Adapt massage practice for Athletes |
| CHCPOL003 | Research and apply evidence to practice |
| HLTMSG016 | Apply principles of pain neuroscience |