Sports Massage Foundations is a 7-hour introductory course designed to give massage therapists the knowledge and practical skills needed to begin working confidently with athletic populations. Through lecture, demonstration, discussion, and hands-on practice, participants will explore the fundamental principles of sports massage and learn how to adapt treatment approaches based on an athlete's goals, training schedule, and stage of participation.

Topics include athlete mindset and communication, types of sports massage, basic athlete assessment, foundational sports massage techniques, stretching applications, common athlete complaints, referral considerations, and the realities of working sporting events. Emphasis is placed on clinical decision-making and treatment planning rather than memorizing techniques or predetermined protocols.