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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
NFQ level	8	Credit Rating	5
Pre-requisite	None
Co-requisite	None
Compatibles	None
Incompatibles	None

Description

The content of this module aims to present current concepts and practical skills relating to the use of soft tissue management techniques. This includes the introduction to, physiological explanation of, demonstration and practice of different soft tissue therapies including massage, sports massage and myofascial release.

Learning Outcomes

1. describe the physiological principles and techniques of soft tissue therapies, including but not limited to sports massage
2. Demonstrate soft tissue treatment techniques
3. describe the role of soft tissue therapies in preparation for exercise and recovery from exercise
4. describe the role of soft tissue therapies in a multi-disciplinary approach to treatment of soft tissue injuries

*Type*	*Hours*	*Description*
Workload	Full-time hours per semester
Lecture	25	No Description
Clinical laboratory	100	Demostration and practice of practical skills
Total Workload: 125

All module information is indicative and subject to change. For further information,students are advised to refer to the University's Marks and Standards and Programme Specific Regulations at: http://www.dcu.ie/registry/examinations/index.shtml

Indicative Content and Learning Activities

soft tissue therapy techniques in the treatment of soft tissue injuries

soft tissue therapies in injury prevention

soft tissue therapies in preparation for and recovery from exercise

Assessment Breakdown
Continuous Assessment	50%	Examination Weight	50%

Type	Description	% of total	Assessment Date
Course Work Breakdown

Reassessment Requirement
Resit arrangements are explained by the following categories; 1 = A resit is available for all components of the module 2 = No resit is available for 100% continuous assessment module 3 = No resit is available for the continuous assessment component
Unavailable

Indicative Reading List

Susan Findlay: 2010, Sports Massage, Human Kinetics, 9780736082600

Other Resources

None

Programme or List of Programmes

ATT	BSc Athletic Therapy and Training
SHSA	Study Abroad (Science & Health)
SHSAO	Study Abroad (Science & Health)

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