Information Package / Course Catalogue
Reflexology
Course Code: SGH218
Course Type: Area Elective
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: 2
Prt.: 1
Credit: 3
Lab: 0
ECTS: 4
Objectives of the Course

In this lesson; aimed to gain to students fundamental knowledge and application skills regarding reflexology that an alternative method of body care that in field of hair care and beauty services

Course Content

Concept of reflexology, body systems, foot anatomy, reflexology applications

Name of Lecturer(s)
Ins. Niyazi BİNGÜL
Learning Outcomes
1.To have information regarding the definition and application areas of Reflexology
2.To have information regarding body systems
3.To have information regarding foot anatomy
4.To have information regarding problems that may occur during practices Reflexology
5.Able to do practices Reflexology to a canonical form
Recommended or Required Reading
1.Instructor’s lecture notes
2.Refleksoloji, Zeynep AKSEL WILHELM, Dharma Yayınları, 2007, İSTANBUL
3.Photos, videos, etc. and all resources about this topic.
Weekly Detailed Course Contents
Week 1 - Theoretical
Definition of reflexology
Week 2 - Theoretical
History of reflexology, overview of the alternative therapy history
Week 3 - Theoretical
Body systems (Muscle, skeletal, digestive, excretion, nervous, circulation, respiratory)
Week 4 - Theoretical
Foot anatomy
Week 5 - Theoretical
Massage techniques of reflexology applications
Week 6 - Theoretical
Situations to be aware of in applications
Week 7 - Theoretical
Applications should not be done in this situations
Week 8 - Theoretical
Reflexive pressure points on feet (Head and nape)
Week 9 - Theoretical
Reflexive pressure points on feet (Breast)
Week 10 - Theoretical & Practice
Reflexive pressure points on feet (Stomache)
Week 11 - Theoretical & Practice
Reflexive pressure points on feet (Haunch)
Week 12 - Theoretical & Practice
Reflexive pressure points on feet (Sacrum and vertebra)
Week 13 - Theoretical & Practice
Reflexive pressure points on feet (Shoulder, bend, knee)
Week 14 - Theoretical & Practice
Reflexive pressure points on feet (Other organs and systems)
Assessment Methods and Criteria
Type of AssessmentCountPercent
Midterm Examination1%40
Final Examination1%60
Workload Calculation
ActivitiesCountPreparationTimeTotal Work Load (hours)
Lecture - Theory140228
Lecture - Practice140114
Studio Work60424
Individual Work30618
Midterm Examination1718
Final Examination1718
TOTAL WORKLOAD (hours)100
Contribution of Learning Outcomes to Programme Outcomes
PÇ-1
PÇ-2
PÇ-3
PÇ-4
PÇ-5
PÇ-6
PÇ-7
PÇ-8
PÇ-9
PÇ-10
PÇ-11
PÇ-12
PÇ-13
PÇ-14
PÇ-15
OÇ-1
4
4
2
4
OÇ-2
4
4
2
4
OÇ-3
4
4
2
4
OÇ-4
4
5
4
2
4
4
4
4
4
4
OÇ-5
4
4
4
4
2
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
Adnan Menderes University - Information Package / Course Catalogue
2026