REHB5605

Module code

REHB5605

Module title

Sports Massage

Prescription

The aim of this course is to develop the knowledge, skills and attributes to demonstrate and evaluate the effectiveness of sports massage.

NZQA Level

Level 5

NZQA Credits

15

Delivery method

Learning hours

Resources required

Learning Outcomes: LO1 Discuss the principles of sports massage in relation to sports maintenance and performance.
LO2 Apply sports massage techniques within the pre-event, post-event, inter-event and maintenance sports massage contexts.
LO3 Evaluate the effectiveness of interventions in sports massage.
Assessment Criteria: Assessment in this course is achievement-based. Aakonga must submit all specified assessment items and obtain at least 50% overall in order to pass this course.
Teaching and Learning Strategy: Learning and teaching activities will employ a range of elements drawn from approved methods to align with the context of the learning (delivery mode, regional specific requirement, etc.) and any particular needs of the group of akonga.
Learning and Teaching Resource: All required and recommended resources are advised to aakonga via course outlines.
Content: - Principles: relationship to periodisation and training, psychological and physiological effects; speed, depth, duration, technique choice
- Athlete assessment; athlete/practitioner relationship, roles, and scope of sports massage
- Sports-specific massage techniques and interventions
- Cultural responsiveness
- Self-care for therapist and client
- Treatment evaluation and reflection of treatment outcomes in relation to athletes goals and needs

REHB5605 – Sports Massage