Sports Massage Therapy (14 hrs)
Sports Massage Therapy (14 hrs)

Sports Massage Therapy (14 hrs)

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Sports Massage Therapy

14 Hours CE/CPD | Online Course with Robert “Bob” McAtee

Sports massage is a specialized area of manual therapy focused on supporting active individuals, athletes, and regular sports participants through soft tissue care, injury management, recovery support, and performance-focused treatment strategies.

Sports Massage with Robert “Bob” McAtee provides a detailed introduction to the principles and practical applications of sports massage therapy, with particular emphasis on common soft tissue injuries and the clinical reasoning required to support recovery and ongoing participation.

The course combines theoretical knowledge with practical treatment applications, helping therapists better understand how sports-related soft tissue problems develop and how skilled manual therapy may be integrated into broader injury care and performance support.

Course Overview

Across this 14-hour CE/CPD course, participants will explore the role of sports massage in the management and treatment of common soft tissue injuries encountered among athletes, active clients, and regular sports participants.

The course combines expert video instruction, detailed course workbook study, practical technique education, and real-world clinical insight drawn from Bob McAtee’s extensive experience in sports and orthopedic massage therapy.

Participants will develop a stronger understanding of sports-related injury care, treatment planning, tissue response, recovery support, and the application of manual therapy techniques within professional rehabilitation, massage, athletic training, and exercise settings.

Supported by a fully illustrated course workbook, lesson quizzes, online examination, and certificate of completion, this program provides a structured and practical learning experience for professionals who want to deepen their confidence in sports massage therapy.

What You Will Learn

Topic Focus
Sports Massage Principles Understanding the role of sports massage in recovery, preparation, maintenance, and injury care
Soft Tissue Injury Care Recognising common sports-related soft tissue injuries and understanding treatment considerations
Practical Treatment Techniques Applying hands-on sports massage methods to support mobility, recovery, comfort, and tissue function
Clinical Reasoning Developing appropriate treatment decisions based on client presentation, activity demands, and recovery goals
Real-World Application Using practical insights from sports and orthopedic massage to support athletes and active clients effectively

Course Content

The course combines sports massage theory, soft tissue injury care, practical technique instruction, workbook-based learning, and real-world clinical insight to help participants better understand and apply sports massage therapy in professional practice.

Module Focus
Foundations of Sports Massage The role of sports massage in athletic preparation, recovery, maintenance, and performance support
Common Soft Tissue Injuries Understanding sports-related soft tissue problems, injury mechanisms, and treatment priorities
Sports Massage Techniques Practical applications of manual therapy techniques for active clients and athletes
Treatment Planning Matching treatment strategies to injury stage, client goals, sport demands, and recovery needs
Professional Application Integrating sports massage within rehabilitation, athletic training, exercise, and manual therapy environments

Who This Course Is For

This course is suitable for rehabilitation professionals, massage therapists, manual therapists, physical therapists, physical therapist assistants, physiotherapists, chiropractors, occupational therapists, occupational therapy assistants, athletic trainers, exercise professionals, fitness professionals, and strength and conditioning practitioners.

It is especially valuable for professionals who work with athletes, active individuals, sports participants, exercise clients, rehabilitation populations, or clients recovering from common soft tissue injuries.

About Robert “Bob” McAtee

Robert “Bob” McAtee, LMT, BCTMB, is a renowned massage therapist, educator, author, and teacher at NAT Global Campus.

With a career spanning more than four decades, Bob specializes in sports and orthopedic massage therapy and has helped shape the way many practitioners understand injury care, facilitated stretching, and practical soft tissue treatment.

As the author of two bestselling books, Bob brings a depth of clinical experience and teaching expertise to his courses. His instruction is known for being clear, practical, and grounded in real-world application.

Through his teaching at NAT Global Campus, Bob helps students deliver more effective care, support athletic performance, and contribute confidently to the field of sports massage therapy.

Included With This Course

Included Details
Expert Video Instruction Sports massage teaching and practical instruction presented by Robert “Bob” McAtee
Illustrated Course Workbook Comprehensive workbook supporting theory, technique, injury care, and practical application
Companion Course Additional content designed to reinforce clinical reasoning and practical integration
Lesson Quizzes Knowledge checks designed to reinforce learning throughout the course
Online Exam Assessment included for course completion
Certificate Downloadable 14 Hours CE/CPD certificate following successful completion
Lifetime Access Study at your own pace and revisit the material whenever required

CE Finder

This course has been approved for continuing education by professional boards and associations. Scroll through the list to find your board or association.

Course: Sports Massage Therapy
Approvals Listed: 63
CE Broker Provider: #20-1195978
Approvals in alphabetical order
Alabama Board of Massage Therapy
Approved Hours: 14
Alabama Board of Physical Therapy
Approved Hours: 14
Alabama State Board of Occupational Therapy *General*
Approved Hours: 14
Alaska Board of Massage Therapists
Approved Hours: 14
American Chiropractic Board of Sports Physicians (ACBSP)
Approved Hours: 14
Arizona Board of Athletic Training
Approved Hours: 3
Arizona Board of Occupational Therapy
Approved Hours: 14
Arizona State Board of Massage Therapy
Approved Hours: 14
Arkansas Board of Massage
Approved Hours: 14
Association of Massage Therapists (AMT)
Approved Hours: 14
Australian Traditional Medicine Society
Approved Hours: 14
Board of Certification for the Athletic Trainer (BOC)
Approved Hours: 14
Canadian Athletic Trainers Association (CATA)
Approved Hours: 5.6
Canadian Massage & Manual Osteopathic Therapists Association (CMMOTA)
Approved Hours: 7
Certified Registered Massage Therapist Assc (CRMTA)
Approved Hours: 14 - Primary
CEU/CPD Self-Cert
Approved Hours: 14
College of Massage Therapists of New Brunswick (CMTNB)
Approved Hours: 14
College of Massage Therapists Ontario (CMTO)
Approved Hours: 14
Connecticut Board of Chiropractors
Approved Hours: 14
Connecticut Board of Massage Therapy
Approved Hours: 14
Deleware Board of Massage and Bodywork
Approved Hours: 14
Distrcit of Columbia Board of Massage Therapy
Approved Hours: 14
Florida Board of Athletic Training
Approved Hours: 3
Florida Board of Massage Therapy
Approved Hours: 14
Georgia Board of Massage Therapy *General*
Approved Hours: 14
Georgia State Board of Occupational Therapy
Approved Hours: 14
Indiana Board of Massage Therapy
Approved Hours: 14
Iowa Board of Chiropractic
Approved Hours: 14
Iowa Board of Massage Therapy
Approved Hours: 14
Kansas Board of Healing Arts (Athletic Training)
Approved Hours: 3
Kansas Chiropractic Association
Approved Hours: 14
Louisiana State Board of Medical Examiners (Athletic Training)
Approved Hours: 3
Maine Board of Massage Therapy
Approved Hours: 14
Maryland Board of Massage Therapy Examiners
Approved Hours: 14
Massage Therapists' Association of Nova Scotia (MTANS)
Approved Hours: 14
Massage Therapy Assc of Manitoba (MTAM)
Approved Hours: 14
Massage Therapy Assc of Saskatchewan (MTAS)
Approved Hours: 14
Missouri Board of Therapeutic Massage
Approved Hours: 14
Montana Board of Massage Therapy
Approved Hours: 14
National Athletic Trainers' Association (NATA)
Approved Hours: 14
National Certification Board for Therapeutic Massage & Bodywork (NCBTMB)
Approved Hours: 14
Natural Health Practitioners of Canada (NHPC)
Approved Hours: 14
NCBTMB - New York
Approved Hours: 14
Nebraska Massage Licensure Board
Approved Hours: 14
Nevada Board of Massage Therapists
Approved Hours: 14
New Hampshire Advisory Board of Massage Therapists
Approved Hours: 14
New Jersey Board of Massage & Bodywork Therapy
Approved Hours: 14
North Carolina Board of Massage & Bodywork Therapy
Approved Hours: 14
North Dakota Board of Massage Therapy
Approved Hours: 14
Oklahoma Board of Massage Therapy
Approved Hours: 14
Oregon Board of Massage Therapists
Approved Hours: 14
Pennsylvania State Board of Massage Therapy
Approved Hours: 14
Prince Edward Island Massage Therapy Association (PEIMTA)
Approved Hours: 14
Registered Massage Therapists' Association of Ontario (RMTAO)
Approved Hours: 14
South Carolina Massage/Bodywork Panel
Approved Hours: 14
South Dakota Board of Massage Therapy
Approved Hours: 14
Tennessee Board of Massage Licensure
Approved Hours: 14
Virginia Department of Health Professions (Massage Therapy)
Approved Hours: 14
Washington Board of Massage
Approved Hours: 14
Washington Board of Physical Therapy
Approved Hours: 14
West Virginia Massage Licensure Board
Approved Hours: 14
Wisconsin Department of Safety and Professional Services (Athletic Training)
Approved Hours: 14
Wisconsin Department of Safety and Professional Services (Massage Therapy)
Approved Hours: 14

Approval requirements can change. Please confirm acceptance with your own board, association, employer, or regulatory authority before registration.

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