Information Package / Course Catalogue
Massage-Hydrotherapy
Course Code: FZ206
Course Type: Required
Couse Group: Short Cycle (Associate's Degree)
Education Language: Turkish
Work Placement: N/A
Theory: 2
Prt.: 0
Credit: 2
Lab: 0
ECTS: 2
Objectives of the Course

To gain knowledge about massage and hydrotherapy.

Course Content

The physiological effects of massage, theoretical and practical information on the benefits and methods of application, the scientific impact of massage, general principles of application, massage indications, contraindications, massage techniques, classic massage, definitions used in hydrotherapy, physiological concepts in hydrotherapy, application methods in hydrotherapy, whirlpool baths, butterfly baths , shower and sprays, fluidotherapy, moist heat treatment, hot-pack-paraffin and saunas, swimming pool treatment and water exercises, tests used in hydrotherapy, SPAs, methods and equipments of aquatherapy-aquatic rehabilitation, effects and application forms of sauna, methods of thalassotherapy.

Name of Lecturer(s)
Ins. Fatma Nur ALTIN
Learning Outcomes
1.To obtain general information about massage
2.To learn massage techniques
3.To obtain general information about Hydrotherapy
4.To learn the methods of hydrotherapy
5.Indications and contraindications for massage
Recommended or Required Reading
1.Basic Clinical Massage Therapy, David Pounds
Weekly Detailed Course Contents
Week 1 - Theoretical
Introduction to massage
Week 2 - Theoretical
General information
Week 3 - Theoretical
Basic concepts and techniques
Week 4 - Theoretical
Indications and contraindications for massage
Week 5 - Theoretical
Arm massage
Week 6 - Theoretical
Forearm and hand massage
Week 7 - Theoretical
ExamThigh Massage
Week 8 - Theoretical
Leg and foot massage
Week 9 - Theoretical
Upper Back Massage
Week 10 - Theoretical
Lower back (waist) massage
Week 11 - Theoretical
Neck massage
Week 12 - Theoretical
Face massage
Week 13 - Theoretical
Abdominal massage
Week 14 - Theoretical
Applications
Assessment Methods and Criteria
Type of AssessmentCountPercent
Midterm Examination1%40
Final Examination1%60
Workload Calculation
ActivitiesCountPreparationTimeTotal Work Load (hours)
Lecture - Theory141242
Midterm Examination1224
Final Examination1224
TOTAL WORKLOAD (hours)50
Contribution of Learning Outcomes to Programme Outcomes
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OÇ-1
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4
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4
5
Adnan Menderes University - Information Package / Course Catalogue
2026