Veidlapa Nr. M-3 (8)
Study Course Description
Insight into Different Types of Massage
Course Code
SUUK_284
Branch of Science
Health sciences
ECTS
6.00
Target Audience
Sports Trainer
LQF
Level 6
Study Type And Form
Full-Time; Part-Time
Study Course Implementer
Course Supervisor
Una Veseta
Structure Unit Manager
Kristīne Mārtinsone
Structural Unit
Department of Health Psychology and Paedagogy
Contacts
Riga, Cigoriņu Street 3, spk@rsu.lv, +371 67611559
About Study Course
Objective
Learn about different types of massage and basic self-massage techniques without and with aids.
Preliminary Knowledge
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.
Competences
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.
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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Practicing the techniques learned in the lessons individually. Presentations.
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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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Alternative types of massage.
Self-massage techniques and recommendations for the client
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2.
Examination |
-
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-
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Attendance, active participation in classes 20%, tests 40% and independent work performance 40%.
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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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Auditorium
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2
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Topics
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History, classification and effects of massage. Massage indications and contraindications
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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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Auditorium
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2
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Topics
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History, classification and effects of massage. Massage indications and contraindications
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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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Auditorium
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2
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Topics
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Back 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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|---|---|---|
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On site
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Auditorium
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2
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Topics
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Back 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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|---|---|---|
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On site
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Auditorium
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2
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Topics
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Neck area 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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|---|---|---|
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On site
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Auditorium
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2
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Topics
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Neck area 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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|---|---|---|
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On site
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Auditorium
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2
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Topics
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Massage of the lower extremities
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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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Auditorium
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2
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Topics
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Massage of the lower extremities
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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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Auditorium
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2
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Topics
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Massage of the upper limbs
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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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Auditorium
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2
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Topics
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Massage of the upper limbs
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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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Auditorium
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2
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Topics
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Sports 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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|---|---|---|
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On site
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Auditorium
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2
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Topics
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Sports 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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|---|---|---|
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On site
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Auditorium
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2
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Topics
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Alternative types of 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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|---|---|---|
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On site
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Auditorium
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2
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Topics
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Alternative types of 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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|---|---|---|
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On site
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Auditorium
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2
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Topics
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Alternative types of 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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|---|---|---|
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On site
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Auditorium
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2
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Topics
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Alternative types of massage
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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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Auditorium
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2
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Topics
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Self-massage method and its physiological basis. The relevance of the method in the trainer's work
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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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Auditorium
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2
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Topics
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Self-massage method and its physiological basis. The relevance of the method in the trainer's work
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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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Gym
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2
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Topics
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Self-massage techniques without auxiliary devices
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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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Gym
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2
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Topics
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Self-massage techniques without auxiliary devices
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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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Gym
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2
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Topics
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Self-massage techniques without auxiliary devices
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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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Gym
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2
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Topics
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Self-massage techniques without auxiliary devices
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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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Gym
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2
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Topics
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Self-massage with assistive devices (tennis balls, etc.)
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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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Gym
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2
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Topics
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Self-massage with assistive devices (tennis balls, etc.)
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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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Gym
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2
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Topics
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Self-massage with assistive devices (exercise stick, etc.)
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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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Gym
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2
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Topics
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Self-massage with assistive devices (exercise stick, etc.)
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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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Gym
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2
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Topics
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Self-massage with auxiliary devices (myofascial rollers, etc.)
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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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Gym
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2
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Topics
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Self-massage with auxiliary devices (myofascial rollers, etc.)
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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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Gym
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2
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Topics
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Self-massage with auxiliary devices (towels, pranamat, etc.)
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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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Gym
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2
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Topics
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Self-massage with auxiliary devices (towels, pranamat, etc.)
|
-
Class/Seminar
|
Modality
|
Location
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Contact hours
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|---|---|---|
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On site
|
Gym
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2
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Topics
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Self-massage techniques and recommendations for the client
|
-
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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Gym
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2
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Topics
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Self-massage techniques and recommendations for the client
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Total ECTS (Creditpoints):
6.00
Contact hours:
64 Academic Hours
Final Examination:
Exam
PART-TIME
Part 1
-
Lecture
|
Modality
|
Location
|
Contact hours
|
|---|---|---|
|
On site
|
Auditorium
|
2
|
Topics
|
History, classification and effects of massage. Massage indications and contraindications
|
-
Class/Seminar
|
Modality
|
Location
|
Contact hours
|
|---|---|---|
|
On site
|
Auditorium
|
2
|
Topics
|
Back massage
|
-
Class/Seminar
|
Modality
|
Location
|
Contact hours
|
|---|---|---|
|
On site
|
Auditorium
|
2
|
Topics
|
Neck area massage
|
-
Class/Seminar
|
Modality
|
Location
|
Contact hours
|
|---|---|---|
|
On site
|
Auditorium
|
2
|
Topics
|
Massage of the lower extremities
|
-
Class/Seminar
|
Modality
|
Location
|
Contact hours
|
|---|---|---|
|
On site
|
Auditorium
|
2
|
Topics
|
Massage of the upper limbs
|
-
Class/Seminar
|
Modality
|
Location
|
Contact hours
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|---|---|---|
|
On site
|
Auditorium
|
2
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Topics
|
Sports massage
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-
Class/Seminar
|
Modality
|
Location
|
Contact hours
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|---|---|---|
|
On site
|
Auditorium
|
2
|
Topics
|
Alternative types of massage
|
-
Class/Seminar
|
Modality
|
Location
|
Contact hours
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|---|---|---|
|
On site
|
Auditorium
|
2
|
Topics
|
Alternative types of massage
|
-
Lecture
|
Modality
|
Location
|
Contact hours
|
|---|---|---|
|
On site
|
Auditorium
|
2
|
Topics
|
Self-massage method and its physiological basis. The relevance of the method in the trainer's work
|
-
Class/Seminar
|
Modality
|
Location
|
Contact hours
|
|---|---|---|
|
On site
|
Gym
|
2
|
Topics
|
Self-massage techniques without auxiliary devices
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-
Class/Seminar
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Modality
|
Location
|
Contact hours
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|---|---|---|
|
On site
|
Gym
|
2
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Topics
|
Self-massage techniques without auxiliary devices
|
-
Class/Seminar
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Modality
|
Location
|
Contact hours
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|---|---|---|
|
On site
|
Gym
|
2
|
Topics
|
Self-massage with assistive devices (tennis balls, etc.)
|
-
Class/Seminar
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Modality
|
Location
|
Contact hours
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|---|---|---|
|
On site
|
Gym
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2
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Topics
|
Self-massage with assistive devices (exercise stick, etc.)
|
-
Class/Seminar
|
Modality
|
Location
|
Contact hours
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|---|---|---|
|
On site
|
Gym
|
2
|
Topics
|
Self-massage with auxiliary devices (myofascial rollers, etc.)
|
-
Class/Seminar
|
Modality
|
Location
|
Contact hours
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|---|---|---|
|
On site
|
Gym
|
2
|
Topics
|
Self-massage with auxiliary devices (towels, pranamat, etc.)
|
-
Class/Seminar
|
Modality
|
Location
|
Contact hours
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|---|---|---|
|
On site
|
Gym
|
2
|
Topics
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Self-massage techniques and recommendations for the client
|
Total ECTS (Creditpoints):
4.50
Contact hours:
18 Academic Hours
Final Examination:
Test (Semester)
Part 2
Total ECTS (Creditpoints):
1.50
Contact hours:
14 Academic Hours
Final Examination:
Exam
Bibliography
Required Reading
1.
Graumann, L., Andrä, M., Pfitzer, T. Functional Fascial Training with Blackroll. Riva, 2016, P.143
2.
Woodworth, S. Foam Roller exercises. DK, 2017, P.191
3.
Zeidlers, Ints. Ārstnieciskā masāža : kā apgūt un izmantot masāžu dažādu slimību ārstēšanā / Ints Zeidlers ; recenzenti: Dr.med. Juris Pokrotnieks, Dr.habil.med. Alberts Aldersons, Dr.biol. Uldis Teibe ; mākslinieks Uldis Baltutis. 3. izdevums ar labojumiem. Rīga : Avots, 2017, 159, [1] lpp.
4.
Fritz, S. Mosbys Fundamentals of Therapeutic Massage, 7th ed. St. Louis, Missouri: Elsevir/Mosby, 2020.
Additional Reading
1.
Salvo, S. Massage Therapy : Principles and practice. 5th ed. 2015.
2.
Eglīte, K. Anatomija, I daļa. Skelets un muskuļi. LU Akadēmiskais apgāds, 2020, 127.lpp.