Information Package / Course Catalogue
Massage
Course Code: REKB216
Course Type: Required
Couse Group: First Cycle (Bachelor's Degree)
Education Language: Turkish
Work Placement: N/A
Theory: 2
Prt.: 1
Credit: 3
Lab: 0
ECTS: 4
Objectives of the Course

Students will have general theoretical knowledge about massage course and will be able to apply the basic techniques of massage.

Course Content

human anatomy, massage movements, application methods and methods of learning

Name of Lecturer(s)
Ins. Necmettin PARLAK
Ins. Nermin ŞENTÜRK
Learning Outcomes
1.To be able to explain the historical development of massage
2.To understand the classification of massage
3.To understand the anatomy of massage
4.To be able to apply the basic techniques of classical massage
5.To be able to comprehend deep tissue massage and sports massage techniques
Recommended or Required Reading
Weekly Detailed Course Contents
Week 1 - Practice
Historical background of massage, what is classic massage, classification of the partner's lying positions, the position of the masseur's posture
Week 2 - Practice
Sensory organs, Nervous system, Digestive system, Circulatory system, Respiratory system, Uro genital system Movement system Application methods, effects and application areas of movements
Week 3 - Practice
Anatomy of massage The application methods, effects and application areas of movements
Week 4 - Practice
Basic movements in classical massage, application methods, effects and usage areas of movements
Week 5 - Practice
A-Kneading (Petrissage) * Pinch-Pinching * Wringing * Rounding-Rolling B-Friction Application methods, effects and application areas of movements
Week 6 - Practice
Hitting-Percussion A-Bumping-Tapotement * Hacking * Clapping (hand dome) Slapping (with finger and hand) * Tapping (with fingertip) * Beating (half punch) * Pounding (full punch) B -Vibration-Vibration * Shaking-Shaking Application methods, effects and application areas of movements
Week 7 - Practice
Principles of classical massage
Week 8 - Theoretical
Classical massage and evaluation
Week 9 - Practice
Effects of classical massage on organism leg massage
Week 10 - Theoretical
Pain relief arm massage
Week 11 - Practice
When massage is used abdominal massage
Week 12 - Practice
Facial massage
Week 13 - Practice
Deep tissue massage
Week 14 - Final Exam
Review of the topic
Week 15 - Final Exam
Fınal exam
Assessment Methods and Criteria
Type of AssessmentCountPercent
Midterm Examination1%40
Final Examination1%60
Workload Calculation
ActivitiesCountPreparationTimeTotal Work Load (hours)
Lecture - Theory142256
Lecture - Practice141242
TOTAL WORKLOAD (hours)98
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
PÇ-16
OÇ-1
5
OÇ-2
5
OÇ-3
5
OÇ-4
5
OÇ-5
3
Adnan Menderes University - Information Package / Course Catalogue
2026