GAZI UNIVERSITY INFORMATION PACKAGE - 2019 ACADEMIC YEAR

COURSE DESCRIPTION

MASSAGE TECHNIQUES/SAG-211

Course Title:	MASSAGE TECHNIQUES
Credits	2	ECTS	3
Semester	3	Compulsory/Elective	Elective

COURSE INFO

-- LANGUAGE OF INSTRUCTION

Turkish

-- NAME OF LECTURER(S)

Lecturer Mehmet DEĞER

-- WEB SITE(S) OF LECTURER(S)

http://websitem.gazi.edu.tr/site/mdeger/

-- EMAIL(S) OF LECTURER(S)

mdeger@gazi.edu.tr

-- LEARNING OUTCOMES OF THE COURSE UNIT

To be aware about the definition, importance, aim and historical development of massage
To be aware about the types and methods of massage and the differences between its methods
To be aware of the hand massage and to be able to apply techniques of massage with instruments
To be able to apply foot, leg, back, abdomen and breast massage
The be able to apply hand, arm, neck, face and scalp massage

-- MODE OF DELIVERY

There is no prerequisite or co-requisite for this course.

-- PREREQUISITES AND CO-REQUISITES

There is no prerequisite or co-requisite for this course.

-- RECOMMENDED OPTIONAL PROGRAMME COMPONENTS

There is no recommended optional programme component for this course

--COURSE CONTENT
1. Week	The definition, importance and the aim of massage
2. Week	The historical development of massage
3. Week	The classification of massage techniques
4. Week	The cases in which people can have a massage or not
5. Week	Methods of massage and the differences between them
6. Week	The effect of hand massage and massage with instruments
7. Week	Mid Term Exam
8. Week	The techniques of massage manipulation and the differences between them
9. Week	The applications of massage manipulation techniques
10. Week	The equipments used in massage with instruments and their features
11. Week	The applications of massage with instruments
12. Week	The applications of foot, leg and back massage
13. Week	The applications of abdomen and breast massage
14. Week	The applications of hand and arm massage
15. Week	The application of neck, face and scalp massage
16. Week	Final Exam

-- RECOMMENDED OR REQUIRED READING

Lecture notes

-- PLANNED LEARNING ACTIVITIES AND TEACHING METHODS

Lecture, Question & Answer, Demonstration, Drill - Practise

-- WORK PLACEMENT(S)

Practise

-- ASSESSMENT METHODS AND CRITERIA

	Quantity	Percentage
Mid-terms	1	40
Assignment	0	0
Exercises	0	0
Projects	0	0
Practice	0	0
Quiz	0	0
Contribution of In-term Studies to Overall Grade		40
Contribution of Final Examination to Overall Grade		60

-- WORKLOAD

Efficiency	Total Week Count	Weekly Duration (in hour)	Total Workload in Semester
Theoretical Study Hours of Course Per Week	1	14	14
Practising Hours of Course Per Week	2	14	28
Reading			0
Searching in Internet and Library			0
Designing and Applying Materials	1	10	10
Preparing Reports			0
Preparing Presentation			0
Presentation	1	3	3
Mid-Term and Studying for Mid-Term	1	10	10
Final and Studying for Final	1	10	10
Other			0
TOTAL WORKLOAD:			75
TOTAL WORKLOAD / 25:			3
ECTS:			3

-- COURSE'S CONTRIBUTION TO PROGRAM

NO	PROGRAM LEARNING OUTCOMES	1	2	3	4	5
1	Legal regulations in the field of professional knowledge should be able to follow professional standards and practices should be able to comprehend.			X
2	Intercultural ensure business success and innovation to keep track for a basic level of knowledge of foreign languages should be				X
3	Issues related to the field of professional knowledge through written and verbal communication should be able to transfer.					X
4	Basic knowledge about the area and be able to use the skills to interpret, identify and resolve problems related to the field should be able to					X
5	Universal, social and professional ethical values should be aware of					X
6	Awareness of lifelong learning (to monitor the developments in science and technology) should be able to develop himself in a professional level.					X
7	Acquired in the field using basic theoretical and practical scientific knowledge, access to information, may have the ability to evaluate and apply.					X
8	Areas can work on a project related to the basic level, individual or team can take responsibility in			X
9	Personal hygiene, maintenance and appearance of the area as required care					X
10	Social, cultural and legal rights and responsibilities, may act according to					X
11	Related to the field of society and the world can follow events and developments on the agenda				X
12	Act in accordance with quality management and process				X
13	In the relevant field service processes can be developed to evaluate consumer needs and desires in line				X
14	While performing tasks related to the field of human health, social and natural environment takes into account				X
15	Regularly about the area of health, safety and risk assessment can				X
16	Develop self-assessment skills				X
17	You may use computer-assisted programs related to the field			X
18	Apply effective communication techniques				X

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