Sports Science Faculty · Sport Management · Undergraduate
ECTS: 4 T+P+L: 1+2+0 Field Education Elective
Coordinator: Arş. Gör. Mustafa Burak UYAR
Course Objective
To teach general massage knowledge to students in a practical way and to use it in the sports field.
Course Content
History of massage Definition and classification of classical massage Definition and classification of sports massage Characteristics of the masseur Foot massage Front leg massage Back leg massage Abdominal massage Hand, arm and chest massage Back massage Waist massage Neck massage Facial massage Teaching bandaging techniques
Required Resources
R.King, Athletic Massage, USA, 1995.
Course Learning Outcomes
- Knows the history, definition and functions of massage
- Knows the muscle and bone structure in the human body
- Knows the manipulations applied in massage
- Knows how to use massage in sporting activities
- Knows how to use massage after sports injuries
Core Area Distribution
(14) Teacher Training and Education Science%50 (72) Health%50
Teaching Methods
ExpressionQuestion-AnswerPresentationGuided PracticeGroup Study
Assessment & Evaluation
Performance Assignment ( Lab / Workshop / Field Work / Seminar / Presentation / Completion Study / ThesisTesting (Essay / Tests: True-Falls, multiple-choice, short answer, matching)
ECTS / Workload
| Activity | Quantity | Duration (h) | Total Workload |
|---|---|---|---|
| Course Duration (Including Exam Week) | 16 | 3 | 48 |
| Out of Class Study Period | 10 | 2 | 20 |
| Midterm | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| Quiz | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Assignment | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Practice | 16 | 2 | 32 |
| Final | 1 | 1 | 1 |
Course Schedule
| Week | Subject | Preparation |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | History of massage | |
| 2 | Definition and classification of classical massage | |
| 3 | Definition and classification of sports massage | |
| 4 | Features of the masseur | |
| 5 | foot massage | |
| 6 | Front leg massage | |
| 7 | Back leg massage | |
| 8 | Midterm Exam | |
| 9 | Abdominal massage | |
| 10 | Hand, arm and chest massage | |
| 11 | Back massage | |
| 12 | Waist massage | |
| 13 | Neck massage | |
| 14 | Facial massage | |
| 15 | Teaching bandaging techniques | |
| 16 | Final Exam |