Information Package / Course Catalogue
Basic Massage Knowledge
Course Code: FTR205
Course Type: Area Elective
Couse Group: Short Cycle (Associate's Degree)
Education Language: Turkish
Work Placement: N/A
Theory: 1
Prt.: 0
Credit: 2
Lab: 1
ECTS: 3
Objectives of the Course

It is aimed to gain massage theory and to apply it by using the acquired knowledge and to be able to apply the massage treatment program organized by the doctor and the physiotherapist.

Course Content

Definition and history of massage, general principles of massage, basic concepts and techniques, mechanical, physiological, reflex and psychological effects, indications and contraindications, lower extremity massage, upper extremity massage, lower back-waist massage, upper back massage, neck massage, abdominal massage , colon massage, facial massage, use of massage in sport

Name of Lecturer(s)
Lec. Dinçer CÜRE
Learning Outcomes
1.Learns massage techniques
2.Can practice massage techniques.
3.can make clinical judgments about where you can apply the massage.
4.Learns the effects of massage.
5.Can Manage clinical decision making and treatment
Recommended or Required Reading
1.Masaj Teknıklerı, Prof.Dr. İnci YÜKSEL Pelikan Yayınları
2.A dan Z ye Masaj Necdet Tuna Nobel Tıp Kitabevi
Weekly Detailed Course Contents
Week 1 - Theoretical
Introduction of introduction course resources and course content
Week 2 - Theoretical
Definition and history of massage, general principles of massage
Week 3 - Theoretical
basic concepts and techniques, mechanical, physiological, reflex and psychological effects, indications and contraindications
Week 4 - Theoretical
Lower limb massage thigh massage applications
Week 5 - Theoretical
Lower limb massage leg and foot massage applications
Week 6 - Theoretical
Upper extremity massage arm massage applications
Week 7 - Theoretical
Upper limb massage, forearm and hand massage applications
Week 8 - Theoretical
Midterm Exam (Midterm)
Week 9 - Theoretical
Lower back (waist) massage applications
Week 10 - Theoretical
Upper back massage applications
Week 11 - Theoretical
Neck massage applications
Week 12 - Theoretical
Abdominal massage applications
Week 13 - Theoretical
Facial Massage Applications
Week 14 - Theoretical
Use of massage in sport
Assessment Methods and Criteria
Type of AssessmentCountPercent
Midterm Examination1%40
Final Examination1%60
Workload Calculation
ActivitiesCountPreparationTimeTotal Work Load (hours)
Lecture - Theory141242
Lecture - Practice140114
Midterm Examination1819
Final Examination110111
TOTAL WORKLOAD (hours)76
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
OÇ-1
5
2
4
2
2
3
5
5
3
2
5
OÇ-2
5
4
5
4
5
2
5
5
4
5
3
OÇ-3
2
2
5
5
4
2
5
3
2
2
5
OÇ-4
2
3
2
3
2
4
2
3
2
4
2
OÇ-5
3
2
2
4
2
3
2
2
3
2
2
Adnan Menderes University - Information Package / Course Catalogue
2026