ANTALYA BİLİM
UNIVERSITY
Course Information Package
| Code | Description |
|---|---|
| LO1 | Explains the basic principles, physiological effects, indications, and contraindications of therapeutic massage. |
| LO2 | Applies patient positioning, therapist ergonomics, hygiene, privacy, and safety principles in massage practice. |
| LO3 | Performs the basic manipulations of classical massage using appropriate technique, direction, pressure, and rhythm. |
| LO4 | Performs classical and sports massage applications for different body regions according to individual needs. |
| LO5 | Assesses individuals for massage application in clinical cases, selects appropriate massage techniques, plans and performs the massage session, and evaluates the post-application response. |
| Week | Content |
|---|---|
| 1 | Introduction to Therapeutic Massage: Definition, History and Classification of Massage |
| 2 | General Principles of Massage Practice: Treatment Environment, Materials Used, Patient Positioning, Therapist Ergonomics and Joint Protection Principles |
| 3 | Mechanisms and Physiological Effects of Massage: Effects on the Circulatory, Musculoskeletal and Nervous Systems; Indications and Contraindications |
| 4 | Basic Manipulations and Application Principles of Classical Massage: Effleurage, Petrissage, Friction, Tapotement/Percussion and Vibration |
| 5 | Lower Extremity Massage Applications I: Thigh and Knee Region |
| 6 | Lower Extremity Massage Applications II: Leg, Ankle and Foot |
| 7 | Upper Extremity Massage Applications: Shoulder, Arm, Elbow, Forearm, Wrist and Hand |
| 8 | Midterm Examination |
| 9 | Back, Lumbar Region, Neck and Shoulder Girdle Massage Applications |
| 10 | Thoracic, Abdominal and Facial Massage Applications |
| 11 | Fascia: Structure, Functions, Assessment and Basic Principles of Fascial Applications |
| 12 | Sports Massage and Massage Approaches in Special Conditions: Pre- and Post-Exercise Massage, Muscle Fatigue, Muscle Cramps, Overuse Problems and Approaches to Scar Tissue |
| 13 | Clinical Case Applications I: Assessment, Analysis of Indications and Contraindications, Problem Identification and Massage Session Planning |
| 14 | Clinical Case Applications II: Selection of Treatment Region and Techniques, Application, Dosage, Monitoring Patient Response and Post-Application Assessment |
| 15 | General Review and Practical Revision: Classical Massage Techniques, Regional Applications, Fascial Approach, Safety Principles and Preparation for the Final Examination |
| Activity | Count | Duration (Hours) | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Attendance | 15 | 2.00 | 30.00 |
| Practice | 15 | 2.00 | 30.00 |
| Pre-Class Individual Study | 10 | 2.00 | 20.00 |
| Post-Prectice Individual Study | 5 | 2.00 | 10.00 |
| Midterm Exam/Preparation | 1 | 10.00 | 10.00 |
| Final Exam/Preparation | 1 | 10.00 | 10.00 |
| Other | 1 | 10.00 | 10.00 |
| Total Workload (Hours) | 120 | ||
| ECTS Credit (Workload / 25) | 4 | ||
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| # | 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 | Problem Solving | * Analyzing physical and physiological problems using problem-solving techniques and developing appropriate solutions. | |
| 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 | Small Group Discussion | Listening and comprehension, processing observations/situations, critical thinking, question development | Standard classroom technologies, multimedia tools, projector, computer, overhead projector |
| 6 | Demonstration | Listening and comprehension, processing observations/situations | Presentation content |
| 7 | Group Work | Students work in groups to prepare presentations. | Research and presentation |
| 8 | Laboratory | Carry out experimental studies | Special equipment |
