The Diploma in Therapeutic and Sport Massage is a one year full-time, or equivalent part-time programme,
which offers you stimulating studies leading towards a qualification as a Massage Therapist.

This programme provides practical and theoretical knowledge and skills in sport and therapeutic massage
and has close links with the Bachelor of Recreation and Sport.

In this application pack there is information about the programme, descriptions for each of the subjects covered, and fees and costs associated with this programme.

You are welcome to make an appointment to discuss your study options with our staff and to view our facilities.

Subject areas:

• Human structure and function
• Professional practice in massage therapy
• Sports massage
• Infant massage
• Massage therapeutics
• Trigger point
• Neuromuscular therapy
• Massage for physical performance
• Clinical reasoning and assessment

There are two entry points per year:

• February
• July

1 year full-time or part-time equivalent

A personal interview may be part of the application process.

Applicants must meet one of the following criteria: 

Standard Entry 

• A minimum of at least 60 credits at NCEA Level 2 in one year in best four subjects or
• Successful completion of the EIT Certificate in Sport and Health Massage, or the EIT Certificate in Foundation Studies for Nursing, Recreation and Sport, or another programme which demonstrates an applicant’s ability to achieve at this level or
• Completion of a local or overseas qualification which is considered by the Admissions Committee to be the equivalent of one of the above qualifications 

Provisional Entry

• Applicants who do not meet the criteria above, but present evidence of ability to succeed (eg. maturity, life experience, work experience, other study). 
• Is enthusiastic and motivated to achieve or
• Provides evidence of relevant prior learning and experience. 

This does not apply to international students. 

English Language Entry Requirement

Students are required to have attained an acceptable level of English language fluency.  This may be demonstrated in a variety of ways, including successful study in English, approved scores IELTS (6.0 Academic) tests, completion of accepted international equivalents, or completion of an EIT Hawke’s Bay assessment.

Possible jobs and career opportunities can include working in: 

• corporate organisations
• fitness centres
• health care facilities
• the beauty industry
• cruise ship