Information Package / Course Catalogue
Wellness and Spa Care - I
Course Code: SGH106
Course Type: Required
Couse Group: Short Cycle (Associate's Degree)
Education Language: Turkish
Work Placement: Students must have to complete their internship within the required time and properties. The required rules are describes at the Adnan Menderes University, Sultanhisar Vocational School, Student Internship Instructions.
Theory: 3
Prt.: 1
Credit: 4
Lab: 0
ECTS: 3
Objectives of the Course

In this lesson; aimed to gain theoretical knowledge and implementation ability about wellness&SPA implements, massage that İn the field of hair care and beauty services is a fundemental element

Course Content

Anatomy, physiology, massage techniques, concept of aromatherapy, concept of SPA

Name of Lecturer(s)
Ins. Sinan BAYIK
Learning Outcomes
1.To have information about human anatomy
2.To have information about human physiology
3.To have information and ability about the concept of aromatherapy and applications
4.To have information about qualifications that Spa therapist is necessary
5.To have information and ability about classical massage
6.To have information about alternative kinds of massage
7.To have information and ability about the methods of body care
Recommended or Required Reading
1.Instructor’s lecture notes
2.KANBİR, Oğuz; Klasik Masaj Ekin yayınları, Bursa, 2001.
3.Photos, videos, etc. and all resources about this topic.
4.Yenigün, Metin; Spa, Masaj ve Yöneticilik Rehberi, Astana Yayınları.
Weekly Detailed Course Contents
Week 1 - Theoretical
Definition and concepts about human anatomy
Week 2 - Theoretical
Human physiology and body systems
Week 3 - Theoretical
Aromatherapy application techniques and
Week 4 - Theoretical
Aromatherapy application methods and effects of aromatherapy herbs on human physiology
Week 5 - Theoretical
What a SPA therapist should have
Week 6 - Theoretical
Massage kinds and effects – Classical (Swedish) massage
Week 7 - Theoretical
Massage kinds and effects – Classical (Swedish) massage
Week 8 - Theoretical
Alternative massage kinds – Shiatsu, reflexotherapy
Week 9 - Theoretical
Alternative massage kinds – Thai & stone
Week 10 - Theoretical
Alternative massage kinds – Ayurveda & champissage
Week 11 - Theoretical
Natural methods in used body cares -Body care with moss -Body care with mud -body care with clay
Week 12 - Theoretical
Natural methods in used body cares -Body care with herb puree -Body care with bath salt -body care with effective peeling herbs
Week 13 - Theoretical
Body care applications – Sauna
Week 14 - Theoretical
Body care applications – Body wrap, cellulite care, oxitherapy, carboxitherapy, solarium
Assessment Methods and Criteria
Type of AssessmentCountPercent
Midterm Examination1%40
Final Examination1%60
Workload Calculation
ActivitiesCountPreparationTimeTotal Work Load (hours)
Lecture - Theory140342
Lecture - Practice140114
Studio Work50315
Midterm Examination1112
Final Examination1112
TOTAL WORKLOAD (hours)75
Contribution of Learning Outcomes to Programme Outcomes
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OÇ-1
4
3
4
3
2
1
1
4
4
OÇ-2
4
3
4
3
2
1
1
4
4
OÇ-3
5
2
2
4
4
3
4
4
4
4
3
5
4
4
OÇ-4
4
2
4
4
5
5
5
5
3
4
OÇ-5
4
2
2
4
4
3
4
4
4
4
3
5
4
4
OÇ-6
4
4
4
3
4
4
4
3
4
OÇ-7
5
2
2
4
4
3
4
4
4
4
3
5
3
4
Adnan Menderes University - Information Package / Course Catalogue
2026