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Sports Massage
Study Course Description
Course Description Statuss:Approved
Course Description Version:3.00
Study Course Accepted:21.08.2024 10:39:34
| Study Course Information | |||||||||
| Course Code: | LSPA_051 | LQF level: | Level 6 | ||||||
| Credit Points: | 1.33 | ECTS: | 2.00 | ||||||
| Branch of Science: | Sports Science | Target Audience: | Sports Trainer | ||||||
| Study Course Supervisor | |||||||||
| Course Supervisor: | Alīna Kurmeļeva | ||||||||
| Study Course Implementer | |||||||||
| Structural Unit: | Latvian Academy of Sport Education (LASE) | ||||||||
| The Head of Structural Unit: | |||||||||
| Contacts: | LSPA, Brīvības gatve 333, Riga, LV-1006 | ||||||||
| Study Course Planning | |||||||||
| Full-Time - Semester No.1 | |||||||||
| Lectures (count) | 1 | Lecture Length (academic hours) | 2 | Total Contact Hours of Lectures | 2 | ||||
| Classes (count) | 10 | Class Length (academic hours) | 2 | Total Contact Hours of Classes | 20 | ||||
| Total Contact Hours | 22 | ||||||||
| Part-Time - Semester No.1 | |||||||||
| Lectures (count) | 1 | Lecture Length (academic hours) | 2 | Total Contact Hours of Lectures | 2 | ||||
| Classes (count) | 5 | Class Length (academic hours) | 2 | Total Contact Hours of Classes | 10 | ||||
| Total Contact Hours | 12 | ||||||||
| Study course description | |||||||||
| Preliminary Knowledge: | Knowledge acquired in medical and biological subjects at LASE in the 1st and 2nd year of studies. Basic knowledge of anatomy and knowledge of sports physiology. | ||||||||
| Objective: | To teach the technique of performing sports massages – basic techniques and auxiliary techniques. | ||||||||
| Topic Layout (Full-Time) | |||||||||
| No. | Topic | Type of Implementation | Number | Venue | |||||
| 1 | Definition and types of massage. Sports massage – indications and contraindications. Mechanisms of action. | Lectures | 1.00 | other | |||||
| 2 | Massage directions, movement techniques | Classes | 0.50 | other | |||||
| 3 | Massage techniques and order. | Classes | 0.50 | other | |||||
| 4 | Stroking, rubbing | Classes | 1.00 | other | |||||
| 5 | Kneading, vibration | Classes | 1.00 | other | |||||
| 6 | Back massage (thoracic part) | Classes | 2.00 | other | |||||
| 7 | Waist massage | Classes | 1.00 | other | |||||
| 8 | Neck massage | Classes | 1.00 | other | |||||
| 9 | Leg massage | Classes | 1.00 | other | |||||
| 10 | Arm massage | Classes | 1.00 | other | |||||
| 11 | Joint massage | Classes | 0.50 | other | |||||
| 12 | Preparing massage | Classes | 0.50 | other | |||||
| Topic Layout (Part-Time) | |||||||||
| No. | Topic | Type of Implementation | Number | Venue | |||||
| 1 | Definition and types of massage. Sports massage – indications and contraindications. Mechanisms of action. | Lectures | 1.00 | other | |||||
| 2 | Massage directions, movement techniques | Classes | 0.25 | other | |||||
| 3 | Massage techniques and order. | Classes | 0.25 | other | |||||
| 4 | Stroking, rubbing | Classes | 1.00 | other | |||||
| 5 | Kneading, vibration | Classes | 0.50 | other | |||||
| 6 | Back massage (thoracic part) | Classes | 0.50 | other | |||||
| 7 | Waist massage | Classes | 0.50 | other | |||||
| 8 | Neck massage | Classes | 0.50 | other | |||||
| 9 | Leg massage | Classes | 0.50 | other | |||||
| 10 | Arm massage | Classes | 0.50 | other | |||||
| 11 | Joint massage | Classes | 0.25 | other | |||||
| 12 | Preparing massage | Classes | 0.25 | other | |||||
| Assessment | |||||||||
| Unaided Work: | As part of independent learning, students improve the practical skills obtained in massage during contact hours in accordance with the timetable of classes. | ||||||||
| Assessment Criteria: | The total assessment is summative. Independent work; test. | ||||||||
| Final Examination (Full-Time): | Exam | ||||||||
| Final Examination (Part-Time): | Exam | ||||||||
| Learning Outcomes | |||||||||
| Knowledge: | Will be familiar with and able to use massage techniques and procedures, physiological effect mechanisms, massage procedure methodology in sports practice. | ||||||||
| Skills: | Will be able to perform massage techniques according to indications. | ||||||||
| Competencies: | Able to independently perform a massage procedure according to the guidelines. | ||||||||
| Bibliography | |||||||||
| No. | Reference | ||||||||
| Required Reading | |||||||||
| 1 | E.Lešenkovs, V.Lāriņš. „Masāža”. 2004. (akceptējams izdevums) | ||||||||
| 2 | I. Zeidlers. “Ārstnieciskā masāža”. 2017. | ||||||||
| 3 | Thomas W.Myers. „Anatomy Trains”. 2021. | ||||||||
| 4 | Ārvalstu studentiem/For international students: | ||||||||
| 5 | Thomas W.Myers. „Anatomy Trains”. 2021. | ||||||||
| Additional Reading | |||||||||
| 1 | Monteiro, E. R., Cavanaugh, M. T., Frost, D. M., & da Silva Novaes, J. Is self-massage an effective joint range-of-motion strategy? A pilot study. Journal of bodywork and movement therapies, 21(1), 2017. 223-226. | ||||||||
| 2 | Moraska, A. Sports massage. A comprehensive review. J Sports Med Phys Fitness, 45(3), 2005. 370-380. | ||||||||
| Other Information Sources | |||||||||
| 1 | ResearchGate | ||||||||
| 2 | NCBI | ||||||||
| 3 | Kenhub | ||||||||
| 4 | Elsevier | ||||||||
