Veidlapa Nr. M-3 (8)
Study Course Description
Sports Massage Basics
Course Code
LSPA_477
Branch of Science
Health sciences; Sports Medicine and Rehabilitation
ECTS
3.00
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
Diāna Laipniece
Structural Unit
Latvian Academy of Sport Education (LASE)
Contacts
LSPA, Brīvības gatve 333, Riga, LV-1006
About Study Course
Objective
The aim of the study course is to develop the skills of students to perform basic and auxiliary massage takes, to develop the ability of students to outline the mechanisms of massage exposure to the human body, to name the main specialities of sports massage and adjust the dependence of massages on sport, to develop the skills of students to use appropriate massage oils, to list the characteristics and duties of masseurs during massage session.
Preliminary Knowledge
Anatomies; biology; normal and sports physiology.
Learning Outcomes
Knowledge
1.Describe the massage targets, indications and contraindications.
Individual work and tests
Theoretical test • Learning techniques in practice
2.Explain the mechanisms and effects of exposure to massage;
Individual work and tests
Learning techniques in practice • Theoretical test
3.Lists and describes the qualities and responsibilities of a masseur during a massage.
Individual work and tests
Theoretical test
4.Recognises and classifies massage techniques.
Individual work and tests
Theoretical test • Learning techniques in practice
Skills
1.Demonstrate basic massage techniques and auxiliary techniques in order.
Individual work and tests
Practical massage • Learning techniques in practice
2.Massage different parts of the body.
Individual work and tests
Learning techniques in practice
3.Adjusts massage and oils to the athlete’s needs.
Individual work and tests
Learning techniques in practice • Practical massage
Competences
1.Independently select techniques and carry out sports massages according to the objectives.
Individual work and tests
Practical massage
2.Adjusts the environment and adheres to hygiene principles during massage.
Individual work and tests
Practical massage
3.Work with an athlete shall respect ethical principles.
Individual work and tests
Practical massage
Assessment
Individual work
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Title
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% from total grade
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Grade
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|---|---|---|
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1.
Learning techniques in practice |
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-
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Participants in practical training shall acquire and strengthen massage techniques, justify and explain the choice of techniques according to the needs of the athlete and the purpose of the massage. |
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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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|---|---|---|
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1.
Theoretical test |
50.00% from total grade
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10 points
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Test consisting of 20 questions. |
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2.
Practical massage |
50.00% from total grade
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10 points
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Student in the raffle will perform a massage on a part of the body. Displays a specific sequence and time limits for massages. |
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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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|---|---|---|
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On site
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Study room
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2
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Topics
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Definition and types of massage
Description
Introduction to the study course. Study course requirements. Definition of massage therapy. Mechanisms and effects of action. Indications and contraindications. |
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Massage mechanisms.
Sports massage indications and contraindications.
Special features of massage depending on sport
Description
Types of massage. Masseur properties. Adaptation of the working environment in accordance with hygiene and ethical principles. |
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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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Study room
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2
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Topics
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Massage techniques and sequence
Description
Risk areas. Motion directions - Langer lines. Techniques-glaude, rubbing, kneading and vibrations |
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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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Study room
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2
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Topics
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Massage techniques and sequence
Description
Risk areas. Motion directions - Langer lines. Techniques-glaude, rubbing, kneading and vibrations |
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Back massage
Description
Back massage using techniques. Determined in order and direction. Keeping up with the time. |
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leg masage
Description
In the legs, massage using techniques. Determined in order and direction. Keeping up with the time. |
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Hand massage
Description
Hand massage using techniques. Determined in order and direction. Keeping up with the time. |
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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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Study room
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2
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Topics
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Massage techniques and sequence
Description
Risk areas. Motion directions - Langer lines. Techniques-glaude, rubbing, kneading and vibrations |
|
Back massage
Description
Back massage using techniques. Determined in order and direction. Keeping up with the time. |
|
leg masage
Description
In the legs, massage using techniques. Determined in order and direction. Keeping up with the time. |
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Hand massage
Description
Hand massage using techniques. Determined in order and direction. Keeping up with the time. |
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Class/Seminar
|
Modality
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Location
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Contact hours
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|---|---|---|
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On site
|
Study room
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2
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Topics
|
Massage techniques and sequence
Description
Risk areas. Motion directions - Langer lines. Techniques-glaude, rubbing, kneading and vibrations |
-
Class/Seminar
|
Modality
|
Location
|
Contact hours
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|---|---|---|
|
On site
|
Study room
|
2
|
Topics
|
Back massage
Description
Back massage using techniques. Determined in order and direction. Keeping up with the time. |
|
leg masage
Description
In the legs, massage using techniques. Determined in order and direction. Keeping up with the time. |
|
Hand massage
Description
Hand massage using techniques. Determined in order and direction. Keeping up with the time. |
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Class/Seminar
|
Modality
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Location
|
Contact hours
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|---|---|---|
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On site
|
Study room
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2
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Topics
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Back massage
Description
Back massage using techniques. Determined in order and direction. Keeping up with the time. |
|
Hand massage
Description
Hand massage using techniques. Determined in order and direction. Keeping up with the time. |
-
Class/Seminar
|
Modality
|
Location
|
Contact hours
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|---|---|---|
|
On site
|
Study room
|
2
|
Topics
|
Back massage
Description
Back massage using techniques. Determined in order and direction. Keeping up with the time. |
|
leg masage
Description
In the legs, massage using techniques. Determined in order and direction. Keeping up with the time. |
|
Hand massage
Description
Hand massage using techniques. Determined in order and direction. Keeping up with the time. |
-
Class/Seminar
|
Modality
|
Location
|
Contact hours
|
|---|---|---|
|
On site
|
Study room
|
2
|
Topics
|
Back massage
Description
Back massage using techniques. Determined in order and direction. Keeping up with the time. |
|
leg masage
Description
In the legs, massage using techniques. Determined in order and direction. Keeping up with the time. |
-
Class/Seminar
|
Modality
|
Location
|
Contact hours
|
|---|---|---|
|
On site
|
Study room
|
2
|
Topics
|
Back massage
Description
Back massage using techniques. Determined in order and direction. Keeping up with the time. |
|
Hand massage
Description
Hand massage using techniques. Determined in order and direction. Keeping up with the time. |
-
Class/Seminar
|
Modality
|
Location
|
Contact hours
|
|---|---|---|
|
On site
|
Study room
|
2
|
Topics
|
Back massage
Description
Back massage using techniques. Determined in order and direction. Keeping up with the time. |
|
leg masage
Description
In the legs, massage using techniques. Determined in order and direction. Keeping up with the time. |
|
Hand massage
Description
Hand massage using techniques. Determined in order and direction. Keeping up with the time. |
-
Class/Seminar
|
Modality
|
Location
|
Contact hours
|
|---|---|---|
|
On site
|
Study room
|
2
|
Topics
|
Back massage
Description
Back massage using techniques. Determined in order and direction. Keeping up with the time. |
-
Class/Seminar
|
Modality
|
Location
|
Contact hours
|
|---|---|---|
|
On site
|
Study room
|
2
|
Topics
|
Back massage
Description
Back massage using techniques. Determined in order and direction. Keeping up with the time. |
-
Class/Seminar
|
Modality
|
Location
|
Contact hours
|
|---|---|---|
|
On site
|
Study room
|
2
|
Topics
|
leg masage
Description
In the legs, massage using techniques. Determined in order and direction. Keeping up with the time. |
-
Class/Seminar
|
Modality
|
Location
|
Contact hours
|
|---|---|---|
|
On site
|
Study room
|
2
|
Topics
|
leg masage
Description
In the legs, massage using techniques. Determined in order and direction. Keeping up with the time. |
-
Class/Seminar
|
Modality
|
Location
|
Contact hours
|
|---|---|---|
|
On site
|
Study room
|
2
|
Topics
|
leg masage
Description
In the legs, massage using techniques. Determined in order and direction. Keeping up with the time. |
|
Hand massage
Description
Hand massage using techniques. Determined in order and direction. Keeping up with the time. |
-
Class/Seminar
|
Modality
|
Location
|
Contact hours
|
|---|---|---|
|
On site
|
Study room
|
2
|
Topics
|
Hand massage
Description
Hand massage using techniques. Determined in order and direction. Keeping up with the time. |
-
Class/Seminar
|
Modality
|
Location
|
Contact hours
|
|---|---|---|
|
On site
|
Study room
|
2
|
Topics
|
Hand massage
Description
Hand massage using techniques. Determined in order and direction. Keeping up with the time. |
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Test
|
Modality
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Location
|
Contact hours
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|---|---|---|
|
On site
|
Study room
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2
|
Topics
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Test
Description
A theoretical part consists of a test with 20 questions. A practical test where the drawn body part is massaged. |
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Test
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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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Study room
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2
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Topics
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Test
Description
A theoretical part consists of a test with 20 questions. A practical test where the drawn body part is massaged. |
Total ECTS (Creditpoints):
3.00
Contact hours:
36 Academic Hours
Final Examination:
Exam
PART-TIME
Part 1
-
Lecture
|
Modality
|
Location
|
Contact hours
|
|---|---|---|
|
On site
|
Study room
|
2
|
Topics
|
Definition and types of massage
Description
Introduction to the study course. Study course requirements. Definition of massage therapy. Mechanisms and effects of action. Indications and contraindications. |
|
Massage mechanisms.
Sports massage indications and contraindications.
Special features of massage depending on sport
Description
Types of massage. Masseur properties. Adaptation of the working environment in accordance with hygiene and ethical principles. |
-
Class/Seminar
|
Modality
|
Location
|
Contact hours
|
|---|---|---|
|
On site
|
Study room
|
2
|
Topics
|
Massage techniques and sequence
Description
Risk areas. Motion directions - Langer lines. Techniques-glaude, rubbing, kneading and vibrations |
-
Class/Seminar
|
Modality
|
Location
|
Contact hours
|
|---|---|---|
|
On site
|
Study room
|
2
|
Topics
|
Massage techniques and sequence
Description
Risk areas. Motion directions - Langer lines. Techniques-glaude, rubbing, kneading and vibrations |
-
Class/Seminar
|
Modality
|
Location
|
Contact hours
|
|---|---|---|
|
On site
|
Study room
|
2
|
Topics
|
Back massage
Description
Back massage using techniques. Determined in order and direction. Keeping up with the time. |
-
Class/Seminar
|
Modality
|
Location
|
Contact hours
|
|---|---|---|
|
On site
|
Study room
|
2
|
Topics
|
Back massage
Description
Back massage using techniques. Determined in order and direction. Keeping up with the time. |
-
Class/Seminar
|
Modality
|
Location
|
Contact hours
|
|---|---|---|
|
On site
|
Study room
|
2
|
Topics
|
leg masage
Description
In the legs, massage using techniques. Determined in order and direction. Keeping up with the time. |
-
Class/Seminar
|
Modality
|
Location
|
Contact hours
|
|---|---|---|
|
On site
|
Study room
|
2
|
Topics
|
leg masage
Description
In the legs, massage using techniques. Determined in order and direction. Keeping up with the time. |
-
Class/Seminar
|
Modality
|
Location
|
Contact hours
|
|---|---|---|
|
On site
|
Study room
|
2
|
Topics
|
Hand massage
Description
Hand massage using techniques. Determined in order and direction. Keeping up with the time. |
-
Class/Seminar
|
Modality
|
Location
|
Contact hours
|
|---|---|---|
|
On site
|
Study room
|
2
|
Topics
|
Hand massage
Description
Hand massage using techniques. Determined in order and direction. Keeping up with the time. |
-
Test
|
Modality
|
Location
|
Contact hours
|
|---|---|---|
|
On site
|
Study room
|
2
|
Topics
|
Test
Description
A theoretical part consists of a test with 20 questions. A practical test where the drawn body part is massaged. |
-
Test
|
Modality
|
Location
|
Contact hours
|
|---|---|---|
|
On site
|
Study room
|
2
|
Topics
|
Test
Description
A theoretical part consists of a test with 20 questions. A practical test where the drawn body part is massaged. |
Total ECTS (Creditpoints):
3.00
Contact hours:
18 Academic Hours
Final Examination:
Exam
Bibliography
Required Reading
1.
Paine, T. The Complete Guide to Sports Massage. 4th edition, 2023Suitable for English stream
2.
Lāriņš, V. Sporta medicīna. 2022
3.
Zeidlers, I. Ārstnieciskā masāža. 3. izdevums, 2017
4.
Findlay, S. Sports Massage. 2010 (jaunāka izdevuma šai grāmatai nav)Suitable for English stream
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), 223-226. 2017Suitable for English stream
2.
Moraska, A. Sports massage. A comprehensive review. J Sports Med Phys Fitness, 45(3), 370-380. 2005Suitable for English stream
3.
Thomas W.Myers. Anatomy Trains. 2014Suitable for English stream
4.
Васичкин, В. Все про массаж. 2014
Other Information Sources
1.
PubMedSuitable for English stream
2.
ResearchGateSuitable for English stream