MTH 137 - Anatomy & Physiology for Massage Therapy I

Class: 2 Credits: 2
This course will cover anatomy and physiology of the human body, and the effect of massage on particular systems and on the body as a whole. Emphasis is placed on the skeletal, muscular, and nervous systems, including common pathologies of the systems and indications and contraindications for massage.

Prerequisite(s): Take MTH 120.

Course Topics:

Anatomy, Physiology and Pathology of the following systems:
- Skeletal
- Muscular
- Fascial
- Nervous
- Integumentary
Evidence-based indications and contraindications for massage relative to these systems
Palpation and identification of major skeletal muscles of the upper body, including origin, insertion, and action
Massage effects related to the above system and to the body as a whole

Textbooks:
Textbook information can be found on the Book Inn Web site

Required Materials:
None

Grading System:
A grade of “C” or higher is required to continue in the associate degree program.

A 90 - 100
B 80 - 89
C 70 - 79
D 60 - 69
F 0 - 59

Student Learning Outcomes:

Discuss the fundamentals of human anatomy and physiology related to the integumentary, fascial, musculoskeletal and nervous systems of the body.
Identify common pathologies of these systems and discuss the implications for massage of any related contraindications.
Discuss indications for massage related to skin, joint, and neuromuscular health; discuss current theories of pain and the effects of massage on pain.
Locate and palpate major skeletal muscles of the upper body, identifying the muscle origin, insertion and action.

For SCC Online Courses:
If the course you are taking is online, please review the SCC Online Policies that include:

Required materials for all online courses
Mandatory Attendance Requirement
Proctored Exams

Face Covering Requirements:
All faculty, staff and students must wear a face mask/covering at all times (absent a medical condition) on all SCC campuses when safe social distancing measures are not possible or difficult to follow. For further details, refer to the Student Guidelines for Face Coverings and Social Distancing on the SCC Coronavirus COVID-19 Information page.

Standard SCC Course Policies:
Please review the Standard SCC Course Polices on the following topics:

Academic Integrity
Academic Misconduct
Add/Drop period
Appeals Process
Class Attendance
Classroom Behavior (traditional and online)
Classroom Conduct/Expectations
Lab Procedures (general SCC policy regarding this)
Online Confidentiality
Services For Students with Disabilities
Withdrawal Policy

Official Course Syllabus
2020-2021