SYLLABUS

Course:                                                  Introductory Massage PE293C

Semester:                                               Summer 2007 (May 21-June 7)

Course Format                                      Lecture/Lab

And Credit Hours:                               1 Credit

Prerequisites:                                        None

Instructor:                                             John P. McClurg LMT, Col 240

                                                                304-293-3295 ext. 5267, John.McClurg@mail.wvu.edu

Schedule:                                               Monday                2:00pm to 3:15pm

Tuesday                2:00pm to 3:15pm

                                                                Wednesday          2:00pm to 3:15pm

                                                                Thursday              2:00pm to 3:15pm

Location:                                               Lecture room 255 Coliseum

Office Hours:                                        Wednesday 6:00pm to 7:00pm or by appointment

Course objectives:  The objectives of this course are to assess and recognize the need for massage, to be able to name the most recognized styles and modalities of massage and giving a brief description of each. To open dialogue with students about the potential pros and cons of massage, available options and enable the use of resources that would further allow the student to seek more knowledge.

Expected Learning outcomes:

Week 1 Lecture:   Overview of Basic Systems of the Human Body

· Define stress and why it occurs

· Discuss what physiologically occurs during stress

· Recognize the unique challenges associated with Stress reduction and the importance of fluid movement

· Identify the various safety roles of massage in health maintenance

Week 1 Lab:          Chair Massage

· Define muscle groups

· Learn neck & shoulder massage

· Learn  seated back massage

· Discuss the roles of reflexology and the basic

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Week 2 Lecture:   Mind-Body

· Recognize the relationship between stress, altered mental states, and illness

· Discuss Integumentary System and the Muscular System

· Define Tendons, Ligaments and Fascia

· Define food/fluid influence on the body

· Review

· Midterm

Week 2 Lab:          Reflexology and Acupressure-an evidenced -based assessment

· Learn hand and arm massage

· Foot Reflexology

Week 3 Lecture:    Manipulation & Body-Based Therapies

· Describe the various stretching and energy based modalities (Yoga, Tai Chi, Qi Gong)

· Discuss the potential safety issues associated with each

· Compare the differences between Western medicine and Chinese medicine and how these ideology’s effect each

· Review

· Final

Week 3 Lab:          Full body massage project completion

· Demonstrate competency by giving a forty minute massage

No Required Text:

Grading:                 Attendance           20%       

                                1 exam                    20%

                                1 project                 30%

1 final exam            30%

                                                                100%

Grade Assignment:                              100-90     A

                                                                89 – 80   B

                                                                79 – 70   C

                                                                69- 60      D

                                                                59 – 0      F

Grading Policy:                                     No make-up exams except by prior arrangement with instructor

                                                                Late assignment = no assignment

                                                                Exam grading appeals in writing on the day the exam is returned.

HW Assignments                                Other than the project, there will be no homework assignments

Project                                                    During the course you will be practicing on persons outside of class preparing to give a full body massage lasting approximately 40 minutes, on the last day of lab.

Attendance Policy:                              Consistent with WVU guidelines, students absent from regularly scheduled examinations because of authorized University activities will

have the opportunity to take them at an alternate time. Make-up exams

for absences due to any other reason will be at the discretion of the

Instructor. Consistent with WVU guidelines, Students absent from regularly scheduled examinations because of authorized

Social Justice Statement:                    “West Virginia University is committed to social justice. I concur

with that commitment and expect to maintain a positive learning environment based upon open communication, mutual respect, and nondiscrimination. Our University does not discriminate on the basis of race, sex, age, disability, veteran status, religion, sexual orientation, color or national origin. Any suggestions as to how to further such a positive and open environment in this class will be appreciated and given serious consideration. If you are a person with a disability and anticipate needing any type of accommodation in order to participate in this class. Please advise me and make appropriate arrangement with Disability Services (293-6700).”

Tentative Course Schedule.

                                                                Introduction and Overview

                                                                Basic systems of the human body

                                                                Define stress

                                                                Fluids movement

                                                                Mind-Body Relationship

Energy system

Reflexology

Review and test

Integrative Medicine

Health and Spirituality

Project Demonstration

Project Demonstration

Review and Final