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Insight into Different Types of Massage (SUUK_284)
About Study Course
Department: Department of Health Psychology and Paedagogy
ECTS:6
Course supervisor:Una Veseta
Study type:Part-Time, Full time
Course level:Bachelor
Target audience:Sports Trainer
Language:Latvian
Study course description Full description, Part-Time, Full time
Branch of science:Health sciences
Objective
Learn about different types of massage and basic self-massage techniques without and with aids.
Prerequisites
Anatomy, physiology.
Learning outcomes
Knowledge
1.As a result of learning the study course, students name and describe the nature of classical, sports and self-massage methods, physiological aspects and ways of using auxiliary devices.
Skills
1.As a result of learning the study course, students recognize the indications/contraindications of classical, sports and self-massage methods and assess the necessity of the method in practice for a specific client.
Competence
1.Using the acquired knowledge and basic skills, students analyze, plan and implement self-massage techniques or recommend another type of massage to a specific client.
