Information Package

FT209

MASSAGE

Course Code
FT209
Semester
Third Term (Fall)
Theory+Practice
2 + 2
ECTS
4
Course TypeCompulsory Course
Course LevelAssociate Degree
Year of Study2
SemesterThird Term (Fall)
ECTS4
Name of Lecturer(s)
Learning Outcomes

At the end of this course, the students;

  1. Define classic massage
  2. Perform the classic massage using the methods and techniques instructed
  3. Explain the basic theory for of classic massage
Mode of DeliveryFace to face
PrerequisitesNo
Recommended Optional Programme ComponentsNone
Course DescriptionDefine classic massage, perform the classic massage using the methods and techniques instructed, explain the basic theory for of classic massage.
Course Contents
WEEK TOPICS
1st Week Introduction, history of massage
2nd Week Practical applications of massage techniques
3rd Week General principles of massage, mechanical, physiological, reflex, and psychological effects of massage
4th Week Massage of the lower extremity
5th Week Massage of the lower extremity
6th Week MİDTERM
7th Week Massage of the upper extremity
8th Week Review of the massage applications
9th Week Massage of the back,
10th Week Massage of the low back
11th Week Massage of neck
12th Week Massage of the abdomen and face
13th Week Massage of the abdomen and face
14th Week Introduction and history of the connective tissue massage. Anatomy and function of the connective tissue. Vascular innervation, general arrangement of the autonomic nervous system.
Recommended or Required ReadingHazır, M. (2001). Spor masajı: Teori ve uygulama. Bağırgan Yayınevi.
Yüksel, İ. (2018). Masaj teknikleri. Hipokrat Yayıncılık.
Yüksel, İ. (2020). Klasik masaj teknikleri. Hipokrat Yayıncılık.
Planned Learning Activities and Teaching Methods
  • Lecture
  • Discussion
  • Questions/Answers
  • Presentation
  • Practice
  • Experiment
Assessment Methods and Criteria
Quantity Percentage (%)
Mid-term 1 40
Practice 1 30
Total(%) 70
Contribution of In-term Studies to Overall Grade(%) 70
Contribution of Final Examination to Overall Grade(%) 30
Total(%) 100
ECTS Allocated Based on Student Workload
Activities Quantity Duration (Hour) Total Workload (Hour)
Midterm exam 1 2 2
Preparation for Quiz
Individual or group work 10 3 30
Preparation for Final exam 1 12 12
Course hours 14 4 56
Preparation for Midterm exam 1 8 8
Laboratory (including preparation) 14 1 14
Final exam 1 2 2
Homework
Total Work Load124
Total Work Load / 30 (h)4.13
ECTS Credit of the Course4
Language of InstructionTurkish
Work Placement(s)No
LO1 LO2 LO3
K1 X X
K2
K3
K4
K5
K6
K7
K8
K9
K10
K11
K12 X
K13 X
K14 X X
K15