MASSAGE PROGRAMME COURSE DESCRIPTION

Code	Name of the Course Unit	Semester	In-Class Hours (T+P)	Credit	ECTS Credit
FTP106	MASSAGE	2	3	2	4

GENERAL INFORMATION
Language of Instruction :	Turkish
Level of the Course Unit :	ASSOCIATE DEGREE, TYY: + 5.Level, EQF-LLL: 5.Level, QF-EHEA: Short Cycle
Type of the Course :	Compulsory
Mode of Delivery of the Course Unit	-
Coordinator of the Course Unit	Lecturer MÜJDE DAMLA BOYACI
Instructor(s) of the Course Unit
Course Prerequisite	No

OBJECTIVES AND CONTENTS
Objectives of the Course Unit:	Massage course aims to gain the theory of massage and put it into practice by using the acquired knowledge.
Contents of the Course Unit:	Definition and history of massage, practical applications of massage techniques, general principles of massage, mechanical, physiological, reflex and psychological effects, lower extremity massage, upper extremity massage, back massage, waist massage, neck massage, facial massage, abdominal massage, use of massage in sports.

KEY LEARNING OUTCOMES OF THE COURSE UNIT (On successful completion of this course unit, students/learners will or will be able to)
Explains the basic information about the reflex, mechanical, physiological and clinical effects of massage methods and techniques.
Applies as a treatment option in cases where massage therapy is indicated.
Explains the pathologies that may be contraindicated to massage.
Applies therapeutic massage.

WEEKLY COURSE CONTENTS AND STUDY MATERIALS FOR PRELIMINARY & FURTHER STUDY
Week	Preparatory	Topics(Subjects)	Method
1	-	Massage the definition and history	-
2	-	Practical application of massage techniques.	-
3	-	General principles of massage, mechanical, physiological, and psychological effects of reflex-1	-
4	-	General principles of massage, mechanical, physiological, and psychological effects of reflex-2	-
5	-	Massage of the lower extremity	-
6	-	Massage of the lower extremity	-
7	-	Massage Upper Extremity	-
8	-	MID-TERM EXAM	-
9	-	Repetition of Massage Treatments	-
10	-	Back Massage	-
11	-	Waist Massage	-
12	-	Neck Massage	-
13	-	Facial Massage	-
14	-	Abdominal Massage	-
15	-	The use of massage for sports	-
16	-	FINAL EXAM	-
17	-	FINAL EXAM	-

SOURCE MATERIALS & RECOMMENDED READING
Tappan F. (1998). Healing Massage Techniques :Holistic, Classic, and Emerging Methods. Connecticut: Appleton&Lange
Yüksel İ. (2007). Masaj Teknikleri. Ankara: Alp Yayınevi

ASSESSMENT
Assessment & Grading of In-Term Activities	Number of Activities	Degree of Contribution (%)	Description

Level of Contribution
0	1	2	3	4	5

KNOWLEDGE
Theoretical
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Containing up to date information in the field of physiotherapy lecture notes, application tools, visual-basic level, supported by objective source of information acquired in the theoretical and practical courses as a professional can evaluate and implement.				3

KNOWLEDGE
Factual
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Physiotherapy basic knowledge and skills acquired in the field, using the ability to interpret and evaluate data, identify problems, analyze the evidence-based solutions can be developed.				3

SKILLS
Cognitive
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Physiotherapy related to the field of theoretical and practical information you can use on a basic level.					4

SKILLS
Practical
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	All applications related to the field of physiotherapy according to the technique can.						5
2	Gained in the field of physiotherapy, using basic knowledge and skills to interpret and evaluate data, identify problems, analyze and solutions can take part in the planned work.						5

OCCUPATIONAL
Autonomy & Responsibility
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Physiotherapy is related to the field with a basic knowledge of using a given task can be carried out independently.						5
2	Physiotherapy encountered in applications related to the field to solve complex and unpredictable problems can work as a team member.						5

OCCUPATIONAL
Learning to Learn
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Basic knowledge acquired in the field of physiotherapy and skills to critically evaluate them.						5
2	Identify learning needs and can guide learning.			2

OCCUPATIONAL
Communication & Social
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Issues related to the field of physiotherapy have the basic knowledge and skills in using information about the people and institutions; ideas and proposals for solutions to the problems of written and oral transfer.		1
2	A foreign language at least at the level of European Language Portfolio A2 marks in the field using information and can communicate with colleagues.	0

OCCUPATIONAL
Occupational and/or Vocational
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Physiotherapy related to the field of data collection, interpretation and dissemination stages of implementation and results of the social, scientific, cultural and ethical values ​​according to contribute.		1
2	As an individual duties, rights and responsibilities related laws, regulations, legislation and can act according to the rules of professional ethics.			2
3	It may work with other health care disciplines.	0

WORKLOAD & ECTS CREDITS OF THE COURSE UNIT
Workload for Learning & Teaching Activities
Type of the Learning Activites	Learning Activities (# of week)	Duration (hours, h)	Workload (h)
Lecture & In-Class Activities	14	3	42
Preliminary & Further Study	14	1	14
Land Surveying	0	0	0
Group Work	0	0	0
Laboratory	14	2	28
Reading	0	0	0
Assignment (Homework)	0	0	0
Project Work	0	0	0
Seminar	0	0	0
Internship	0	0	0
Technical Visit	0	0	0
Web Based Learning	0	0	0
Implementation/Application/Practice	0	0	0
Practice at a workplace	0	0	0
Occupational Activity	0	0	0
Social Activity	0	0	0
Thesis Work	0	0	0
Field Study	0	0	0
Report Writing	0	0	0
Final Exam	1	1	1
Preparation for the Final Exam	7	2	14
Mid-Term Exam	1	1	1
Preparation for the Mid-Term Exam	7	1	7
Short Exam	0	0	0
Preparation for the Short Exam	0	0	0
TOTAL	58	0	107