MAS 117 - Kinesiology for Massage Therapists3 credit hours - 30 hours of lecture and 30 hours of lab; one term.
Study human movement in the context of the practice of therapeutic massage. Analyze posture, gait and activities of daily living. Learn manual muscle testing as a client assessment tool.
Prerequisite(s): MAS 110 or permission of the Academic Chair.
Location(s) Typically Offered: Arnold Main Campus (MC)
Term(s) Typically Offered: Fall and spring
Course Outcomes:
Upon successful completion of this course, the student will be able to:
1. Demonstrate knowledge of the terms and concepts related to kinesiology and biomechanics, and describe their relationship and relevance to the practice of therapeutic massage.
2. Describe the role that connective tissue, joints, muscles, and nerves play in human movement.
3. Demonstrate knowledge of the names, locations, and actions of all major muscles in the body.
4. Define biomechanical principles such as statics, dynamics, force, inertia, torque, vectors, friction, velocity, and momentum, along with the laws of motion.
5. Observe and analyze posture, gait and activities of daily living using kinesiology and biomechanics principles.
6. Assess possible causes of client pain and restriction of movement through range-of-motion and manual resistance testing.
7. Use critical thinking to design treatment plans to help clients improve posture, gait, and comfort with movement.
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