Elective Course

Myofascial Release

Myofascial Release introduces students to fascial treatment concepts, safety considerations, and hands-on application. Students explore indications, contraindications, body reading, tensegrity, Langer’s lines, meridian concepts, and supportive tool integration through guided practice.

25 Total Hours 11 lecture hours and 14 lab hours
Prerequisite Acceptance into the program plus a high school diploma or GED
Textbook No textbook required

What Students Build

Tissue Awareness
Body Reading
Tool Integration
Applied Practice

Overview

Course Description

A bodywork and techniques elective designed to support safe, informed, client-centered practice.

What You Learn

Core Areas of Study

  • Theory, indications, and safety Explain myofascial-release concepts, appropriate uses, precautions, and contraindications.
  • Body reading and full-body routines Observe fascial patterns and apply structured, full-body myofascial-release sequences.
  • Supportive tool integration Use appropriate tools, such as instrument-assisted options and kinesio tape, within course guidelines.
This elective strengthens technique, client safety, and practical decision-making in ways that support more confident professional sessions.

Learning Outcomes

Course Outcomes

Students build practical competency and professional judgment through focused elective training.

By the End of This Course

  • Explain myofascial-release theories, indications, and safety considerations.
  • Demonstrate body reading and structured full-body routines.
  • Apply supportive tools, such as instrument-assisted options and kinesio tape, appropriately.

Hours Overview

Lab hours slightly exceed lecture time, supporting both theory and hands-on skill development.

Schedule

Course Structure and Related Learning

Instruction combines guided discussion, practical application, and focused skill development.

Instructional Time

Total instructional time is 25 hours, including 11 lecture hours and 14 lab hours. The course blends classroom instruction with hands-on practice to support technique development, treatment planning, and safe client-centered application.

A more detailed course outline with class activities, assignments, and school policies is provided to enrolled students.

Evaluation

Grading Summary

Student progress is measured through coursework, labs, and final assessment activities.

Graded Items
Value
Quizzes
5%
Labs
50%
Homework
20%
Exams
25%
Total
100%

Resources

Helpful References

A few public resources related to the course topic.

Course Planning Note

Myofascial Release supports safe application, practical skill development, and confident decision-making within the AFSM elective curriculum.

Note: This syllabus is condensed for planning purposes. A detailed version with all dates, assignments, and policies is provided to enrolled students.