Veidlapa Nr. M-3 (8)
Study Course Description
Sports Massage
Course Code
LSPA_051
Branch of Science
Health sciences
ECTS
2.00
Target Audience
Sports Trainer
LQF
Level 6
Study Type And Form
Full-Time; Part-Time
Study Course Implementer
Course Supervisor
Alīna Terehova
Structure Unit Manager
Uģis Ciematnieks
Structural Unit
Department of Sports Theory
Contacts
LSPA, Brīvības gatve 333, Riga, LV-1006
About Study Course
Objective
To teach the technique of performing sports massages – basic techniques and auxiliary techniques.
Preliminary Knowledge
Knowledge acquired in medical and biological subjects at LASE in the 1st and 2nd year of studies. Basic knowledge of anatomy and knowledge of sports physiology.
Learning Outcomes
Knowledge
1.Will be familiar with and able to use massage techniques and procedures, physiological effect mechanisms, massage procedure methodology in sports practice.
Skills
1.Will be able to perform massage techniques according to indications.
Competences
1.Able to independently perform a massage procedure according to the guidelines.
Assessment
Individual work
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Title
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% from total grade
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Grade
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1.
Individual work |
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-
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As part of independent learning, students improve the practical skills obtained in massage during contact hours in accordance with the timetable of classes.
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Examination
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Title
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% from total grade
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Grade
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1.
Examination |
-
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-
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The total assessment is summative.
Independent work; test.
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Study Course Theme Plan
FULL-TIME
Part 1
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Lecture
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Modality
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Location
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Contact hours
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On site
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Other
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2
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Topics
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Definition and types of massage. Sports massage – indications and contraindications. Mechanisms of action.
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-
Class/Seminar
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Modality
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Location
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Contact hours
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On site
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Other
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2
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Topics
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Stroking, rubbing
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Class/Seminar
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Modality
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Location
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Contact hours
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On site
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Other
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2
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Topics
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Kneading, vibration
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Class/Seminar
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Modality
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Location
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Contact hours
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On site
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Other
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2
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Topics
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Back massage (thoracic part)
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Class/Seminar
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Modality
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Location
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Contact hours
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On site
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Other
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2
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Topics
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Back massage (thoracic part)
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-
Class/Seminar
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Modality
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Location
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Contact hours
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On site
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Other
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2
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Topics
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Waist massage
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-
Class/Seminar
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Modality
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Location
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Contact hours
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On site
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Other
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2
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Topics
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Neck massage
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-
Class/Seminar
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Modality
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Location
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Contact hours
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On site
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Other
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2
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Topics
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Leg massage
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-
Class/Seminar
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Modality
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Location
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Contact hours
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On site
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Other
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2
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Topics
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Arm massage
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Total ECTS (Creditpoints):
2.00
Contact hours:
22 Academic Hours
Final Examination:
Exam
PART-TIME
Part 1
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Lecture
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Modality
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Location
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Contact hours
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|---|---|---|
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On site
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Other
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2
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Topics
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Definition and types of massage. Sports massage – indications and contraindications. Mechanisms of action.
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-
Class/Seminar
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Modality
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Location
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Contact hours
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|---|---|---|
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On site
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Other
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2
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Topics
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Stroking, rubbing
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Total ECTS (Creditpoints):
2.00
Contact hours:
12 Academic Hours
Final Examination:
Exam
Bibliography
Required Reading
1.
E.Lešenkovs, V.Lāriņš. „Masāža”. 2004. (akceptējams izdevums)
2.
I. Zeidlers. “Ārstnieciskā masāža”. 2017.
3.
Thomas W.Myers. „Anatomy Trains”. 2021.
4.
Ārvalstu studentiem/For international students:
5.
Thomas W.Myers. „Anatomy Trains”. 2021.
Additional Reading
1.
Monteiro, E. R., Cavanaugh, M. T., Frost, D. M., & da Silva Novaes, J. Is self-massage an effective joint range-of-motion strategy? A pilot study. Journal of bodywork and movement therapies, 21(1), 2017. 223-226.
2.
Moraska, A. Sports massage. A comprehensive review. J Sports Med Phys Fitness, 45(3), 2005. 370-380.
Other Information Sources
1.
ResearchGate
2.
NCBI
3.
Kenhub
4.
Elsevier