Sports Massage
Sports Massage introduces techniques for pre-event, post-event, conditioning, and rehabilitation support. Students learn stretch progressions, timing strategies, and protocol adjustments for common athlete-specific injuries.
What Students Build
Overview
Course Description
A bodywork and techniques elective focused on athlete support, event timing, and safe adaptation for performance and recovery goals.
Core Areas of Study
- Pre- and Post-Event Strategy Use timing-specific massage approaches that support performance, preparation, and recovery.
- Conditioning Techniques Apply sport-focused tissue preparation and maintenance strategies for active clients.
- Stretch Progressions Practice progressive stretching concepts suitable to athlete needs, training phases, and goals.
- Injury-Aware Adaptation Modify protocols for common sport injuries while maintaining safe scope and sound decision-making.
Learning Outcomes
Course Outcomes
Students strengthen practical decision-making and applied course competency through guided theory and hands-on practice.
By the End of This Course
- Apply pre-event and post-event sports massage strategies safely and appropriately.
- Integrate conditioning techniques and stretch progressions into athlete-focused sessions.
- Adapt protocols for common sport injuries while maintaining safe scope and clinical judgment.
Hours Overview
Lab training makes up most of the course, with lecture supporting planning, timing, and athlete-specific decision-making.
| Type | Hours | Percent |
|---|---|---|
| Lecture | 3.5 | 14% |
| Lab | 21.5 | 86% |
Evaluation
Grading Summary
Student progress is measured across course activities, labs, and final assessment work.
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Related Electives
A few related courses in the elective curriculum.
Resources
Helpful References
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Questions
Frequently Asked Questions
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Course Planning Note
Sports Massage supports athlete-focused planning, practical timing strategies, and safe adaptation within the AFSM elective curriculum.