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WHITE MOUNTAINS COMMUNITY COLLEGE 2020 Riverside Drive, Berlin, NH 03570

COURSE OUTLINE

BMST 101 Swedish Massage I Course Number Course Title

Prepared by Linda Murphy Luck

Linda Murphy Luck Instructor

September, 2008

COURSE OUTLINE

COURSE NUMBER AND TITLE: BMST 101 Swedish Massage I

CATALOG DESCRIPTION: This course will be the introduction to the study of therapeutic massage. Students will learn the history of massage and review scientific research into the effects of massage therapy including indications, contraindications, universal precautions, health related issues, and wellness education. This course consists of lecture, demonstration and hands- on treatment. During this course the student will learn and practice on each other the five basic Swedish strokes of effleurage, petrissage, frictions, tapotement and vibration.

PREREQUISITE(S) (IF ANY): None COREQUISITE: Human Biology

Class Hours: 2 Lab Hours: 3 Credit Hours: 3

INSTRUCTOR: Linda Murphy Luck Email: [email protected] Office Hrs: As needed, please set specific appointments.

TEXTBOOK(S) REQUIRED:

Author: Patricia J. Benjamin, Frances M. Tappan Title: Tappan’s Handbook of Healing Massage Techniques Edition: 4th Publisher: Pearson/Prentice Hall

RECOMMENDED SUPPLEMENTARY READING: Articles as assigned

GENERAL OBJECTIVES OF COURSE: Upon completion of the course the student will know the history of massage, its effects on the body and be able to do a full body massage using the 5 basic Swedish strokes.

GRADING POLICY: Students will be graded in the following manner: Written Quizzes: 35% Homework: 15% Classroom Participation: 25% Hands On Final: 25% LEARNING ACTIVITIES:

TOPIC ASSIGNMENT/ WEEK NOTES Week 1 Introduction to Read pages 4-24 class to Middle Ages Massage Therapy Why, Experience, Expectations

Week 2 History of Read pages 24-34 Massage Therapy Do ??? pg 37-39 touch Research MT in Hospitals Week 3 Effects on Read Ch 3 pgs Systems 41-51 Study for test Week 4 Effects on Read Ch 3 pgs Systems part 2 51-59 Do ???? pg Test Ch 1&2 59-end touch and infants, pain reduction, stress reduction, emotional release, body/mind, energy

Week 5 Clinical Read Ch 4 pgs Applications 66-74 Do ???? pg. Pathologies 76-78 Study for Test Week 6 Endangerment Read Ch 5 pgs Sites, 79-87 Do ??? pg Contraindications 88-89 , medications Resources, linens & lotions Test Ch 3&4 Week 7 Chapter 6 Dual Read pg 91-97 Relationships, Do ??? 118 up to touching Gender Physical Issues, Client Feedback Week 8 Massage tables Read pg 97-117, and chairs, Do ??? Physical positioning and to end draping, self care Study for test Week 9 Western Massage Read pg 126-138 therapy, 5 basic Do ???? pg 148- strokes Tapotement Test Ch 5&6 Week 10 Review 3 basic TBA strokes Week 11 Basic Strokes Read pg 139-148 cont. Do ??? Tapotement to end Week 12 Review 2 basic Practice Back strokes plus 2 Massage new Week 13 Review 7 strokes Practice Back massage Week 14 Practice Back Study for Final Massage Review for Final Week 15 Final Written and Hands On

Syllabus assignments may change at the instructor’s discretion. Demonstrations will be done during most class sessions, students will be expected to participate in all hands on activities.

LIBRARY RESOURCES: There are many library resources available, both in the library and online (http:/www.berlin.nhctc.edu/services/lib/). Please contact the library staff for more information.

INSTRUCTOR POLICIES:

Attendance: Prompt, regular class attendance is required to meet the objectives of this class. It is the student’s responsibility to get any missed assignments and be prepared for the next class meeting. Students who must miss two consecutive classes should make prior arrangements with the instructor to avoid being removed from the course. Assignments: All assignments will be due at the next class meeting unless otherwise noted. You must notify me before the class meeting by e-mail or telephone to be able to make up a test or quiz. Work due must be e-mailed or posted to Blackboard BEFORE the end of the class. It is your responsibility to check with me for assignments and handouts missed on the day of absence and to get class notes from a class member.

ALL ASSIGNMENTS, ANNOUNCEMENTS, AND COURSE COMMUNICATION WILL TAKE PLACE USING BLACKBOARD. IF YOU ARE HAVING PROBLEMS WITH BLACKBOARD, PLEASE SEEK HELP IMMEDIATELY!

Cell phones: May be set on vibration only. Students are not to answer the phone in class but to get up and answer the phone outside in the hallway. Students may not make calls within the classroom nor do any texting during class time. If a student violates this policy, they may be told not to return to the class.

Respect: During this course, students will be working on each other and are expected to respect each other’s privacy and treat each other with dignity. ACADEMIC HONESTY – Original thinking and intellectual honesty are central to a college education. Research projects require the ongoing use of existing works, but students must conduct themselves with proper regard for the rights of others and of the college, in a context of mutual respect, integrity and reason. Activities such as plagiarism and cheating are not acceptable and will not be condoned by the college. Students involved in such activities are subject to serious disciplinary action. The following are presented as examples of academic dishonesty: 1. Misrepresenting academic work done by someone else as one’s own efforts, with or without permission of the person. 2. Providing or using prohibited assistance in assignments and examinations. 3. Unauthorized communication in any manner with other students during an examination; collaboration in the preparation of reports or take-home examinations; copying, giving aid or failing to follow the faculty member’s instructions. 4. Tampering with or falsifying official college records. 5. Infringing upon the right of other students to fair and equal access to college library materials and comparable academic resources. 6. Falsification of data collected for and presented as part of course requirements. 7. Presenting as one’s own ideas, another person’s work or words without proper acknowledgement. There may be other instances of academic dishonesty, which will be identified by a faculty member.

Additional policies can be found in the Student Handbook.

REQUIRED TOOLS OR EQUIPMENT: Students must purchase at least one set of twin sssize sheets and massage lotion. SPECIFIC DIRECTIONS OR RECOMMENDATIONS: If you have a documented disability that may affect your performance in this course, please advise the instructor immediately so appropriate accommodations may be put in place. Accommodations may be arranged through the Disability Services Coordinator in room #104. Accommodations and assistive technology are available to students at no additional cost, and should be accessed at the beginning of each semester.

Prepared by: Linda Murphy Luck Date:8/18/08

Approved by: Department Chairperson: Lynn Davis Date: 9/08

Approved byVice President of Academic Affairs: Date:

White Mountains Community College does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, age or handicap in admission or access to, or treatment or employment in, its programs and activities. Any persons having inquiries concerning White Mountains Community College's compliance with the regulations implementing Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, or Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, is directed to contact Carol Ribner, 2020 Riverside Drive, Berlin, NH 03570. Carol Ribner has been designated by White Mountains Community College to coordinate the institution's efforts to comply with the regulations implementing Title VI, Title IX, and Section 504. Any person may also contact the Assistant Secretary for Civil Rights, U.S. Department of Education, or the Director, U.S. Department of Education, Office for Civil Rights, Region 1, 140 Federal Street, Boston, MA 02110.