ANTALYA BİLİM UNIVERSITY
Course Information Package

FZY 227 - Massage Techniques and Practice

Basic Information

Course Code:
FZY 227
Course Name:
Massage Techniques and Practice
Language of Instruction:
Turkish
Course Type:
Class
Course Level:
Pre Bachelor
ECTS:
3.00
Instructor:
Öğr. Gör. Arife KORKUT

Course Objectives

To learn the definition of massage and its effects on the body. To understand the purposes of use, indicated and contraindicated conditions, to explain the therapeutic effect of massage in physical therapy and its aid to recovery. To learn the types of massage applied according to diseases.

Course Content

Historical development of massage and types of massage, general principles of massage, dosage and physiological effects of massage, indications and contraindications in massage, intermediates used in massage, massage techniques applied to body parts

Prerequisites / Corequisites

-

Course Books / Materials / Recommended Resources

Masaj Teknikleri-Prof.Dr.İnci YÜKSEL

Learning Outcomes

Code Description
LO1 Explain the basic concepts of massage and its historical development.
LO2 Explain when massage is used and when it is not used.
LO3 Can explain and apply massage techniques.
LO4 It applies massage to different parts of the body.
LO5 Analyze and discuss the results of the applied methods.

Weekly Course Content

Week Content
1 Introduction to Massage; definition, history, terminology
2 Massage types
3 General principles of massage.
4 Indications and contraindications for massage
5 Classical Massage Techniques
6 Physiological and psychological effects of massage
7 MIDTERM EXAM
8 Auxiliary massage techniques
9 Upper extremity massage
10 Back and neck massage
11 Massage on the waist and lower extremities
12 Facial Massage
13 Discuss the therapeutic effects of massage
14 Massage in sports

Workload Calculation

Activity Count Duration (Hours) Total
Attendance 3 14.00 42.00
Practice 2 14.00 28.00
Pre-Class Individual Study 1 7.00 7.00
Midterm Exam/Preparation 1 1.00 1.00
Final Exam/Preparation 1 1.00 1.00
Field Study 1 11.00 11.00
Total Workload (Hours) 90
ECTS Credit (Workload / 25) 3

Assessment

# Assessment Type Contribution (%)
1 Midterm Exam %40
2 Final Exam %60
TOTAL %100

PO - LO Matrix

PO \ LO
LO1
LO2
LO3
LO4
LO5
PO-1
PO-2
PO-3
PO-4
PO-5
PO-6
PO-7
PO-8
PO-9
PO-10
PO-11
PO-12
PO-13
PO-14
PO-15
PO-16
1
Low Contribution
2
Medium Contribution
3
High Contribution

Teaching and Learning Methods

# Method Name Description Tools
1 Lecture (expository teaching), interactive discussion Listening and taking notes. Standard classroom technologies, multimedia tools (projector, computer, digital presentations)
2 Controversial Course Listening and comprehension, critical thinking Standard classroom technologies, multimedia tools, projector, computer, overhead projector
3 Technical Trip They participate in a pre-planned technical field trip and report on what they learned during the trip. Equipment located at the MGM station
4 Brainstorming The purpose of forming pairs is to ensure that they are open to innovation during the idea generation phase Standard classroom technologies, multimedia tools, projector, computer, overhead projector
5 Laboratory Listening, note-taking, conceptual analysis, critical thinking, questioning, and participation in discussions. Special equipment

Academic Integrity and Artificial Intelligence

Violation of academic integrity includes, but is not limited to, cheating and attempting to cheat, plagiarism, fabricating information or citations, facilitating dishonest acts by others, obtaining examinations without authorization, using previously completed work without informing the instructor, and altering the academic work of other students. Any form of violation of academic integrity is considered a serious academic offense and is subject to disciplinary action in accordance with university regulations.

Sustainable Development Goals

SDG 4
SDG 15