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Insight into Different Types of Massage
Study Course Description
Course Description Statuss:Approved
Course Description Version:4.00
Study Course Accepted:23.05.2023 16:57:24
| Study Course Information | |||||||||
| Course Code: | SUUK_284 | LQF level: | Level 6 | ||||||
| Credit Points: | 4.00 | ECTS: | 6.00 | ||||||
| Branch of Science: | Sports Science | Target Audience: | Sports Trainer | ||||||
| Study Course Supervisor | |||||||||
| Course Supervisor: | Una Veseta | ||||||||
| Study Course Implementer | |||||||||
| Structural Unit: | Department of Sports and Nutrition | ||||||||
| The Head of Structural Unit: | |||||||||
| Contacts: | Riga, Cigoriņu Street 3, spk rsu[pnkts]lv, +371 67611559 | ||||||||
| Study Course Planning | |||||||||
| Full-Time - Semester No.1 | |||||||||
| Lectures (count) | 4 | Lecture Length (academic hours) | 2 | Total Contact Hours of Lectures | 8 | ||||
| Classes (count) | 28 | Class Length (academic hours) | 2 | Total Contact Hours of Classes | 56 | ||||
| Total Contact Hours | 64 | ||||||||
| Part-Time - Semester No.1 | |||||||||
| Lectures (count) | 2 | Lecture Length (academic hours) | 2 | Total Contact Hours of Lectures | 4 | ||||
| Classes (count) | 7 | Class Length (academic hours) | 2 | Total Contact Hours of Classes | 14 | ||||
| Total Contact Hours | 18 | ||||||||
| Part-Time - Semester No.2 | |||||||||
| Lectures (count) | Lecture Length (academic hours) | Total Contact Hours of Lectures | 0 | ||||||
| Classes (count) | 7 | Class Length (academic hours) | 2 | Total Contact Hours of Classes | 14 | ||||
| Total Contact Hours | 14 | ||||||||
| Study course description | |||||||||
| Preliminary Knowledge: | Anatomy, physiology. | ||||||||
| Objective: | Learn about different types of massage and basic self-massage techniques without and with aids. | ||||||||
| Topic Layout (Full-Time) | |||||||||
| No. | Topic | Type of Implementation | Number | Venue | |||||
| 1 | History, classification and effects of massage. Massage indications and contraindications | Lectures | 2.00 | auditorium | |||||
| 2 | Back massage | Classes | 2.00 | auditorium | |||||
| 3 | Neck area massage | Classes | 2.00 | auditorium | |||||
| 4 | Massage of the lower extremities | Classes | 2.00 | auditorium | |||||
| 5 | Massage of the upper limbs | Classes | 2.00 | auditorium | |||||
| 6 | Sports massage | Classes | 2.00 | auditorium | |||||
| 7 | Alternative types of massage | Classes | 4.00 | auditorium | |||||
| 8 | Self-massage method and its physiological basis. The relevance of the method in the trainer's work | Lectures | 2.00 | auditorium | |||||
| 9 | Self-massage techniques without auxiliary devices | Classes | 4.00 | gym | |||||
| 10 | Self-massage with assistive devices (tennis balls, etc.) | Classes | 2.00 | gym | |||||
| 11 | Self-massage with assistive devices (exercise stick, etc.) | Classes | 2.00 | gym | |||||
| 12 | Self-massage with auxiliary devices (myofascial rollers, etc.) | Classes | 2.00 | gym | |||||
| 13 | Self-massage with auxiliary devices (towels, pranamat, etc.) | Classes | 2.00 | gym | |||||
| 14 | Self-massage techniques and recommendations for the client | Classes | 2.00 | gym | |||||
| Topic Layout (Part-Time) | |||||||||
| No. | Topic | Type of Implementation | Number | Venue | |||||
| 1 | History, classification and effects of massage. Massage indications and contraindications | Lectures | 1.00 | auditorium | |||||
| 2 | Back massage | Classes | 1.00 | auditorium | |||||
| 3 | Neck area massage | Classes | 1.00 | auditorium | |||||
| 4 | Massage of the lower extremities | Classes | 1.00 | auditorium | |||||
| 5 | Massage of the upper limbs | Classes | 1.00 | auditorium | |||||
| 6 | Sports massage | Classes | 1.00 | auditorium | |||||
| 7 | Alternative types of massage | Classes | 2.00 | auditorium | |||||
| 8 | Self-massage method and its physiological basis. The relevance of the method in the trainer's work | Lectures | 1.00 | auditorium | |||||
| 9 | Self-massage techniques without auxiliary devices | Classes | 2.00 | gym | |||||
| 10 | Self-massage with assistive devices (tennis balls, etc.) | Classes | 1.00 | gym | |||||
| 11 | Self-massage with assistive devices (exercise stick, etc.) | Classes | 1.00 | gym | |||||
| 12 | Self-massage with auxiliary devices (myofascial rollers, etc.) | Classes | 1.00 | gym | |||||
| 13 | Self-massage with auxiliary devices (towels, pranamat, etc.) | Classes | 1.00 | gym | |||||
| 14 | Self-massage techniques and recommendations for the client | Classes | 1.00 | gym | |||||
| Assessment | |||||||||
| Unaided Work: | Practicing the techniques learned in the lessons individually. Presentations. | ||||||||
| Assessment Criteria: | Attendance, active participation in classes 20%, tests 40% and independent work performance 40%. | ||||||||
| Final Examination (Full-Time): | Exam | ||||||||
| Final Examination (Part-Time): | Exam | ||||||||
| Learning Outcomes | |||||||||
| Knowledge: | As a result of learning the study course, students name and describe the nature of classical, sports and self-massage methods, physiological aspects and ways of using auxiliary devices. | ||||||||
| Skills: | As a result of learning the study course, students recognize the indications/contraindications of classical, sports and self-massage methods and assess the necessity of the method in practice for a specific client. | ||||||||
| Competencies: | Using the acquired knowledge and basic skills, students analyze, plan and implement self-massage techniques or recommend another type of massage to a specific client. | ||||||||
| Bibliography | |||||||||
| No. | Reference | ||||||||
| Required Reading | |||||||||
| 1 | Graumann, L., Andrä, M., Pfitzer, T. Functional Fascial Training with Blackroll. Riva, 2016, P.143 | ||||||||
| 2 | Woodworth, S. Foam Roller exercises. DK, 2017, P.191 | ||||||||
| 3 | Zeidlers, Ints. Ārstnieciskā masāža : kā apgūt un izmantot masāžu dažādu slimību ārstēšanā / Ints Zeidlers ; recenzenti: Dr.med. Juris Pokrotnieks, Dr.habil.med. Alberts Aldersons, Dr.biol. Uldis Teibe ; mākslinieks Uldis Baltutis. 3. izdevums ar labojumiem. Rīga : Avots, 2017, 159, [1] lpp. | ||||||||
| 4 | Fritz, S. Mosbys Fundamentals of Therapeutic Massage, 7th ed. St. Louis, Missouri: Elsevir/Mosby, 2020. | ||||||||
| Additional Reading | |||||||||
| 1 | Salvo, S. Massage Therapy : Principles and practice. 5th ed. 2015. | ||||||||
| 2 | Eglīte, K. Anatomija, I daļa. Skelets un muskuļi. LU Akadēmiskais apgāds, 2020, 127.lpp. | ||||||||
| Other Information Sources | |||||||||
| 1 | https://cdn.revolutionise.com.au/site/axoyddqukqk6wem6.pdf | ||||||||
