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Module Title	Soft Tissue Therapies
Module Code	SS314
School	School of Health & Human Performance
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Module Co-ordinator	Mr Enda Whyte	Office Number	A246
Level	3	Credit Rating	5
Pre-requisite	None
Co-requisite	None

Module Aims

Module Aims: To present current concepts and practical skills relating to the use of sports massage techniques

Learning Outcomes

Learning Outcomes: After completion of this module students will 1.Demonstrate knowledge of principles and techniques of soft tissue therapies 2.Demonstrate competence in common soft tissue therapies 3.Demonstrate an understanding of the role of sports massage in preparation for exercise and recovery from exercise 4.Demonstrate an understanding of the role of soft tissue therapies as part of a multi-disciplinary approach to treatment of soft tissue injuries

Indicative Time Allowances
	Hours
Lectures	6
Tutorials
Laboratories
Seminars
Independent Learning Time	69

Total	75
Placements
Assignments

NOTE

Assume that a 5 credit module load represents approximately 75 hours' work, which includes all teaching, in-course assignments, laboratory work or other specialised training and an estimated private learning time associated with the module.

Indicative Syllabus

Indicative Syllabus: 1. soft tissue therapy techniques 2. soft tissue therapies in Injury prevention 3. soft tissue therapies in preparation for and recovery from exercise Core Transferable Skills: Interpersonal Ethics Record keeping