This module will enable students to acquire an understanding of sports massage, in order to practically demonstrate a range of sports massage skills effectively and safely. The module also develops the students' ability to record and review their own sports massage sessions with clients.
Content will include all skills required in order to carry out a full body sports massage. Basic sports massage strokes such as effleurage, petrissage, tapotement and frictions will be included. These strokes will be applied on the back, shoulders, gluteals, legs, feet, arms, hands, chest, neck and abdomen.
Underpinning knowledge will include record keeping, professional ethics and code of practice, as well as health and safety regulations.
Total Contact Hours: 33
Total Private Study Hours: 117
Total Study Hours: 150
• In-Course Test (45 minutes) – 20%
• Practical Assessment (40 minutes) – 80%
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1. Demonstrate knowledge of concepts and well-established principles associated with sports massage, such as: indications, cautions and contraindications to sports massage and recognise a clients' suitability for massage treatments.
2. Demonstrate the ability to use a clinical notation system to record and review sports massage.
3. Exhibit a reasonable level of skill in applying sports massage.
4. Identify what is meant by professional ethics and recognise health and safety issues.
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