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Segment Massage
Study Course Description
Course Description Statuss:Approved
Course Description Version:6.00
Study Course Accepted:01.11.2022 13:13:08
| Study Course Information | |||||||||
| Course Code: | LF_343 | LQF level: | Level 5 | ||||||
| Credit Points: | 2.00 | ECTS: | 3.00 | ||||||
| Branch of Science: | Clinical Medicine; Sports Medicine and Rehabilitation | Target Audience: | Medical Services | ||||||
| Study Course Supervisor | |||||||||
| Course Supervisor: | Agnese Krētaine | ||||||||
| Study Course Implementer | |||||||||
| Structural Unit: | RSU Liepāja Branch | ||||||||
| The Head of Structural Unit: | |||||||||
| Contacts: | Liepāja, Riņķu Street 24/26, lf rsu[pnkts]lv, +371 63442118, +371 63442119, +371 63484632 | ||||||||
| Study Course Planning | |||||||||
| Full-Time - Semester No.1 | |||||||||
| Lectures (count) | 4 | Lecture Length (academic hours) | 2 | Total Contact Hours of Lectures | 8 | ||||
| Classes (count) | 6 | Class Length (academic hours) | 2 | Total Contact Hours of Classes | 12 | ||||
| Total Contact Hours | 20 | ||||||||
| Study course description | |||||||||
| Preliminary Knowledge: | Human anatomy, physiology, pathological physiology, classical massage. | ||||||||
| Objective: | To acquire knowledge and develop understanding of the practical application of special types of massage: Segment massage. | ||||||||
| Topic Layout (Full-Time) | |||||||||
| No. | Topic | Type of Implementation | Number | Venue | |||||
| 1 | The concept of segment massage. The purpose and rationale of segment massage. The techniques of segment massage and combinations thereof. | Lectures | 2.00 | auditorium | |||||
| 2 | The principles of determining the areas to be massaged and of sequence of massage thereof. The conditions of segment massage. Indications and contraindications of segment massage. | Lectures | 2.00 | auditorium | |||||
| 3 | The techniques of segment massage and combinations thereof. The principles of determining the areas to be massaged and of sequence of massage thereof. | Classes | 4.00 | auditorium | |||||
| 4 | Segment massage for all age groups. Application of segment massage in case of diseases. | Classes | 2.00 | auditorium | |||||
| Assessment | |||||||||
| Unaided Work: | Attendance of lectures and practical classes, preparation for examination according to the content of the study course; preparation for the final examination of the study course; individual and group work; work with study materials, study literature (research, analysis); drawing up of practical work results; performance of specific tasks; preparation of presentations; attending consultations on the content of the study course. | ||||||||
| Assessment Criteria: | Testing of knowledge in the form of a short test during each practical class. Review and assessment of students’ independent work. Final test of knowledge at the end of the study course. | ||||||||
| Final Examination (Full-Time): | Test (Semester) | ||||||||
| Final Examination (Part-Time): | |||||||||
| Learning Outcomes | |||||||||
| Knowledge: | As a result of learning about special massages students will know the basic techniques and indications of segment massage. | ||||||||
| Skills: | As a result of learning about special massages, students will be able to use the basic techniques and application technique and methodology of segment massage. To equip a massage salon and use the substances used in the massage according to the chosen type of massage. | ||||||||
| Competencies: | The student will be able to use the acquired theoretical and practical knowledge in professional activities. | ||||||||
| Bibliography | |||||||||
| No. | Reference | ||||||||
| Required Reading | |||||||||
| 1 | Zeidlers I. 2017. Ārstnieciskā masāža. R.: Avots | ||||||||
| 2 | Zeidlers I. 2017. Ārstnieciskā masāža : kā apgūt un izmantot masāžu dažādu slimību ārstēšanā. Rīga : Avots. | ||||||||
| Additional Reading | |||||||||
| 1 | Brauna D.V., Vaita S. Aromterapija, masāža un refleksoloģija. Rīga : Zvaigzne, 2009. - 224 lpp. | ||||||||
| 2 | Drake R.L., Vogl W., Mitchell A.W. M. Gray: s Anatomy for Students. 4th Edition, 2020, 1132 pages. ISBN: 10044069522 | ||||||||
| 3 | Hanne Marquardt. 2017. Reflexotherapy of the feet. Stuttgart; New York: Thieme | ||||||||
