Nov 12, 2024  
2023-2024 SCC Catalog 
    
2023-2024 SCC Catalog Archived

MTH 121 - Principles of Massage I


Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: 3 Clinical Hours: 0 Credits: 4

Description: This course is an in-depth study of Swedish massage techniques and applications to a complete body massage.

Course Topics:
  • Safe and effective massage techniques
  • Safe and effective assessment and communication techniques
  • Techniques for upper and lower torso
  • Professional qualities for corporate massage
  • Techniques for a full body massage

Textbooks:
Textbook information can be found on the Book Inn website
Required Materials:
  • None

Grading System:
An overall grade of C or higher is required for transferability.

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


Student Learning Outcomes:
  1. Describe and demonstrate safe and effective techniques of basic massage.
  2. Demonstrate safe and effective assessment and communication techniques.
  3. Demonstrate techniques for upper torso massage.
  4. Demonstrate techniques for lower torso massage.
  5. Demonstrate a routine for corporate massage.
  6. Employ professional qualities during participation in public service events for massage.
  7. Demonstrate effective techniques for a full body massage.

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

  • Identity Verification
  • Required materials for all online courses
  • Mandatory Attendance Requirement
  • Orientation and Support
  • Proctored Exams

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

  • Academic Integrity
  • Add/Drop period
  • Attendance
  • Classroom Conduct
  • Equal Access
  • IT Access
  • Online Behavior
  • Online Confidentiality
  • Services For Students with Disabilities
  • Student Concerns
  • Student Help Services
  • Withdrawals


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2023-2024