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LP10406: Fundamentals of sports massage

Follow this link for further information on academic years Academic Year: 2013/4
Further information on owning departmentsOwning Department/School: Department for Health (administered by the Learning Partnerships Office)
Further information on credits Credits: 6
Further information on unit levels Level: Certificate (FHEQ level 4)
Further information on teaching periods Period: Semester 1 at Swindon College
Further information on unit assessment Assessment: EX 40%, OR 10%, OT 50%
Further information on supplementary assessment Supplementary Assessment: Like-for-like reassessment (where allowed by programme regulations)
Further information on requisites Requisites:
Further information on descriptions Description: Aims:
To provide a framework for the specific application of basic and sports massage techniques;
To develop knowledge and practical skills in the basic massage techniques and to link them with prevention, rehabilitation and maintenance programmes.

Learning Outcomes:
At the end of this unit students will be able to:
* Prepare the client for sports massage treatment;
* Identify massage techniques and their physiological and psychological effects on exercise and performance;
* Demonstrate the application of sports massage techniques and evaluate the outcomes of each treatment;
* Ensure safe working practice to include health and safety responsibilities.

Skills:
Intellectual
* Research (T, F, A)
* Evaluation (T, F, A)
Professional
* Meeting professional standards (T, F, A)
* Reflective practice (F, A)
Key/Transferable
* Communication (T, F, A)
* Working with others (T, F, A)
* Problem solving (F, A)
Practical
* Safe and effective application of massage techniques (T,F, A)
* Prioritising time and tasks (A)

Content:
Massage techniques: effleurage, petrissage, percussion/tapotement, thumb kneading, frictions (longitudinal and transverse), Neuromuscular techniques (NMT), Trigger points (active and passive), Stretch reflex, PNF, scar tissue, Vibrations, Stretch reflex, Connective Tissue Manipulation (CTM);
Benefits and effects of massage, selection of massage techniques, media and aftercare.
Professional attitude, confidentiality, liaison with medical practitioners;
Health and Safety: current legislation, Health and Safety at Work Act (1974), COSHH, (1988); Local Government (Miscellaneous Provisions) Act 1976; Data Protection Act (1988); Professional indemnity insurance;
Client consultation, accurate records: devise a recording system, insurance, planning treatments.
Further information on programme availabilityProgramme availability:

LP10406 is Compulsory on the following programmes:

Programmes administered by the Learning Partnerships Office
  • UHHL-HFF08 : FdSc Sport (Sports Therapy) (Full-time at Swindon College) - Year 1

Notes:
* This unit catalogue is applicable for the 2013/4 academic year only. Students continuing their studies into 2014/15 and beyond should not assume that this unit will be available in future years in the format displayed here for 2013/14.
* Programmes and units are subject to change at any time, in accordance with normal University procedures.
* Availability of units will be subject to constraints such as staff availability, minimum and maximum group sizes, and timetabling factors as well as a student's ability to meet any pre-requisite rules.