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Apr 27, 2024
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2021-2022 Catalog Archived
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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
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 2021-2022
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