bp4054 Classical Massage

Faculty of Sports Studies
autumn 2023
Extent and Intensity
1/1/0. 4 credit(s). Type of Completion: zk (examination).
Teacher(s)
MUDr. Kateřina Kapounková, Ph.D. (lecturer)
Mgr. Ivan Struhár, Ph.D. (lecturer)
Mgr. Vojtěch Grün, Ph.D. (seminar tutor)
Mgr. Michaela Müllerová (seminar tutor)
Bc. Barbora Kopečková (assistant)
Guaranteed by
MUDr. Kateřina Kapounková, Ph.D.
Department of Physical Activities and Health Sciences – Faculty of Sports Studies
Supplier department: Department of Physical Activities and Health Sciences – Faculty of Sports Studies
Timetable
Mon 18:00–18:50 B11/206
  • Timetable of Seminar Groups:
bp4054/01: Thu 13:00–13:50 učebna Vinařská, M. Müllerová
bp4054/02: Thu 14:00–14:50 učebna Vinařská, M. Müllerová
bp4054/03: Thu 17:00–17:50 učebna Vinařská, M. Müllerová
bp4054/05: Thu 11:00–11:50 učebna Vinařská, V. Grün
bp4054/06: Thu 12:00–12:50 učebna Vinařská, V. Grün
Prerequisites (in Czech)
BOZP_OK(bozp_po_stud) && BOZP_OK(bozp_po_stud_fsps)
Course Enrolment Limitations
The course is only offered to the students of the study fields the course is directly associated with.
fields of study / plans the course is directly associated with
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Course objectives
The main aim of the course is to administrate the massage of selected parts based on theoretical knowledge and practical skills. Another aim is to teach the student to choose the correct massage strokes with respect to the actual state of the person. Based on acquired knowledge, the student will analyze muscle groups, design and apply a combination of massage strokes based on their effectiveness. In conclusion, the student must justify used massage techniques.
Learning outcomes
After completing the course the student is able to:
1. Define general principles and benefits of massage
2. List the indications and contraindications of the massage
3. Define the topographic areas of the trunk and the lower limbs
4. Choose the right massage strokes in relation to the aim of the massage
5. Discuss about the selection of selected massage strokes
6. Demonstrate individual massage strokes
7. Practice selected massage - back, neck, lower limbs
8. Assess the condition of the organism before and after massage
Syllabus
  • Lectures:
  • 1. Theoretical basics of massage
  • 2. Diseases of the subcutaneous tissue, musculoskeletal disorders and vertebral musculoskeletal disorders
  • 3. Indications and contraindications of massage
  • 4. General myology. Muscle system (back muscles, chest muscles, abdominal muscles, lower limb muscles)
  • 5. Types of massage, massage media
  • 6. Effects of massage - Effect on the skin, Effect on skeletal muscles, Effect on tendons, Effect on blood circulation, Effect on the lymphatic system
  • 7. Position of a person during massage, Pain and massage
  • 8. Classic Massage Technique: a) Effleurage b) Petrissage c) Friction d) Tapotement e) Vibration f) joint movements g) Various other forms
  • 9. Technical errors of massage therapist
  • Seminars:
  • 1. Fundamentals of ergonomics of work
  • 2. Basic massage strokes - a) Effleurage b) Petrissage c) Friction d) Tapotement e) Vibration f) joint movements g) Various other forms
  • 3. Back massage including the shoulder blade (positioning, massage strokes, passive stretching)
  • 4. Neck massage including the shoulder blade (positioning, massage strokes, passive stretching)
  • 5. Lower limb massage (positioning, massage strokes, passive stretching)
Literature
    required literature
  • STORCK, Ulrich. Technika masáže v rehabilitaci. Edited by Heinz-Otto Junker - Walter Rostalski. 1. české vyd. Praha: Grada, 2010, 191 s. ISBN 9788024726632. URL info
    recommended literature
  • MÜLLER-WOHLFAHRT, Hans-Wilhelm. Muscle injuries in sports. Stuttgart: Thieme, 2013, xix, 417. ISBN 9783131624710. info
  • NETTER, Frank H. Netterův anatomický atlas člověka. Vyd. 1. Brno: Computer Press, 2010, 548, 47. ISBN 9788025122488. info
  • ČIHÁK, Radomír. Anatomie 1. 1. vyd. Praha: Avicenum, 1987, 456 s. info
Teaching methods
- lectures
- practical seminars
Practical seminars are focused on the correct technique of individual massage strokes, which students practice in pairs under the supervision.
Assessment methods
1. attendance (one absence is permitted)
2. the final test. Minimum:70%
3. Practical exam
Language of instruction
Czech
Further Comments
Study Materials
The course is also listed under the following terms autumn 2020, autumn 2021, autumn 2022, autumn 2024.
  • Enrolment Statistics (autumn 2023, recent)
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