Course Title: Adapt remedial massage practice for athletes
Part B: Course Detail
Teaching Period: Term1 2024
Course Code: SPRT5109C
Course Title: Adapt remedial massage practice for athletes
Important Information:
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School: 535T Social Care and Health
Campus: City Campus
Program: C5357 - Diploma of Remedial Massage
Course Contact: Toby Glennon
Course Contact Phone: +61 3 9925 0320
Course Contact Email: toby.glennon@rmit.edu.au
Name and Contact Details of All Other Relevant Staff
Christine O'Connor
Nominal Hours: 60
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Pre-requisites and Co-requisites
None
Course Description
This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to determine the remedial massage needs of athletes and to adjust assessment and treatment to develop preventative and injury related treatment strategies for athletes and other sport active people.
This unit applies to remedial massage therapists.
The skills in this unit must be applied in accordance with Commonwealth and State/Territory legislation, Australian/New Zealand standards and industry codes of practice.
National Codes, Titles, Elements and Performance Criteria
National Element Code & Title: |
HLTMSG007 Adapt remedial massage practice for athletes |
Element: |
1. Determine scope of massage services required |
Performance Criteria: |
1.1 Obtain information from athlete about their potential service needs 1.2 Collate and evaluate information from others involved in the health management of the athlete 1.3 Determine where and how massage fits within the overall athlete health management program 1.4 Confirm own role and responsibilities with athlete and other health management professionals |
Element: |
2. Adapt remedial massage assessment and treatment strategies to athlete needs |
Performance Criteria: |
2.1 Incorporate pre and post event massage based on demands and impacts of the sporting activity and individual profile 2.2 Identify musculoskeletal sports injuries and their potential for treatment with massage within scope of own practice 2.3 Tailor sports injury management strategies that incorporate the concept of stages of recovery 2.4 Recommend sport injury specific therapies and exercises that support massage treatment 2.5 Provide athlete education in relation to self-massage techniques as required 2.6 Provide recommendations for ongoing support packages to aid recovery from injury 2.7 Integrate sport related information and research evidence into treatment plan and clearly document treatment details |
Element: |
3. Monitor and evaluate athlete treatment strategies |
Performance Criteria: |
3.1 Review effectiveness of treatment plans based on client response to preventative and injury related treatments 3.2 Evaluate impact of ongoing treatment in relation to client's physical, mental and emotional condition relative to their sport 3.3 Seek feedback from others involved in the health management of the athlete and ensure that advice provided is in line with advice of other health professionals 3.4 Adjust plans based on evaluations in consultation with client and colleagues 3.5 Accurately document recommendations and changes to treatment plans |
Learning Outcomes
Details of Learning Activities
Adapt Remedial Massage Practice for Athlete's will be delivered as a 3 hour class.
In this course, you will you will learn a range of skills and knowledge related to the assessment and treatment of athletes underpinned by an understanding of musculoskeletal pathologies.
You will learn pre/during/post even massage techniques.
Various sporting pathologies and treatment options will be covered on a weekly basis.
Each week you will review the relevant anatomy, common injuries/conditions and pathologies that may be presented by athletes for particular regions.
You will then learn the skills to assess and treat the athlete, including providing recommended home advice to facilitate the athlete's Return to Play.
These skills and knowledge will also be incorporated into a working with a sporting environment and team.
Teaching Schedule
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| Week 2 | Fundamental Principles | |||
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Fundamental Principles
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| Week 4 | Sports Rx Techniques – Pre, Post, Inter Event |
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| Week 5 |
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Groin & Thigh |
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| Week 6 |
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Knee & Lower Leg |
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| Week 7 |
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Ankle & Foot | AT2 Knowledge Assessment due 25 August |
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Easter Monday |
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Pelvis & Hip |
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| Week 9 | Pelvis & Hip | |||
| Week 10 | Thoracolumbar | |||
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Thoracolumbar |
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| Week 12 | Cervical | |||
| Week 13 | Shoulder | |||
| Week 14 | Shoulder | |||
| Week 15 | Arm & ForearmRevision | |||
| Week 16 | Revision/Case Studies | |||
| Week 17 | Assessment Week 1 | AT1 Clinic Observation 1/3 | ||
| Week 18 | Assessnent Week 2 |
Note:
Assessment Task 1 - Clinic Observation
This practical assessment is to be completed on three separate occasions.
These will happen at the following times: -
- Clinic observation 1/3 - This will occur in the assessment weeks at the end of semester two of your Diploma of Remedial Massage.
- Clinic observation 2/3 - This will occur in the student clinic throughout your third semester of the Diploma of Remedial Massage.
- Clinic observation 3/3 - This will occur in the student clinic throughout your third semester of the Diploma of Remedial Massage or during the assessment weeks at the end of semester three of your Diploma of Remedial Massage.
Student support
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Assessment adjustments
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Special consideration
If unexpected circumstances affect your ability to complete an assessment you can apply for special consideration. For more information access RMIT special consideration.
Appeals
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Learning Resources
Prescribed Texts
References
P, Brukner, K, Khan, 2017, Brukner & Khan's Clinical Sports Medicine, 5th edn, McGraw Hill Education, North Ryde, NSW. |
9781743761380 |
Other Resources
Recommended Text:
P, Brukner, K, Khan, 2017, Brukner & Khan’s Clinical Sports Medicine, 5th edn, McGraw Hill Education, North Ryde, NSW.
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English for uni workshops
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You are advised to look on Canvas for ongoing updated information
Overview of Assessment
To be deemed competent you must demonstrate an understanding of all aspects required of the competency. Assessment methods have been designed to measure your achievement of each competency in a flexible manner over multiple tasks.
Assessment Task 1 – Clinic Observation
Assessment Task 2 – Knowledge Assessment
Assessment Tasks
Students enrolled in Vocational Education and Training qualifications are assessed for Competency. To be assessed as Competent means you have consistently demonstrated the required knowledge and skills at a standard expected in the workplace.
To be assessed as Competent in this course, you will need to complete each assessment task to a satisfactory standard. You will receive feedback from the teacher at the conclusion of each assessment task.
Every task must be completed satisfactorily for competence to be achieved. Unless otherwise advised you must submit all work via the RMIT issued assessment tool which is located in Canvas for you to populate.
Resubmissions are at the discretion of the teacher and/or coordinator. Please see below statement under Resubmission
You should refer to the assessment brief which is available through Canvas for full assessment criteria and due dates
Assessment Task 1 – Clinic Observation
This practical assessment is to be completed on three separate occasions.
These will happen at the following times: -
- Clinic observation 1/3 - This will occur in the assessment weeks at the end of semester two of your Diploma of Remedial Massage.
- Clinic observation 2/3 - This will occur in the student clinic throughout your third semester of the Diploma of Remedial Massage.
- Clinic observation 3/3 - This will occur in the student clinic throughout your third semester of the Diploma of Remedial Massage or during the assessment weeks at the end of semester three of your Diploma of Remedial Massage.
For this assessment the student is required to assess and treat three (3) different sporting injuries to recovery stage.
The student will;
- consult with the client
- adapt treatment strategies to meet clients’ needs
- monitor and evaluate the treatment strategy
- practise within legal, regulatory and ethical guidelines
These observations will be documented in the Practical Assessment Task template.
Date to submit - refer to canvas
Assessment Task 2 - Knowledge Assessment
To be deemed as satisfactory for this subject, you will be required to complete one knowledge assessment designed to assess the knowledge required to adapt remedial massage practice for athletes
Date to submit - refer to canvas
Results that apply to courses that are delivered and assessed in accordance with competency-based assessment are:
CA: Competency Achieved
NYC: Not Yet Competent
DNS: Did not Submit for Assessment
Resubmissions
You will be given two (2) attempts for each assessment to demonstrate the required skills. If a student does not submit an assessment on the first date provided however submits on the resubmission date this submission will be the only attempt allowed.
A supplementary assessment can only be offered after discussions between teacher and the Program Coordinator and is not automatic. Supplementary assessments are at the discretion of the Program Coordinator and Program Manager after a conversation is had by the teacher, Program Coordinator and Program Manager. A supplementary assessment will take into account class attendance( 80-100% requirement), interaction within class and communication with the class teacher.
Assessment Matrix
The assessment matrix demonstrates alignment of assessment tasks with the relevant unit of competency. These mapping documents are available through Program Administration if required.
Other Information
Attendance:
Your learning experience will involve class-based teaching, discussion, demonstration and practical exercises.
It is strongly advised and expected that you attend all timetabled sessions. This will allow you to engage in the required learning activities, ensuring you the maximum opportunity to complete this course successfully.
If you attend late to a lab/clinic/practical teaching session you must wait to be allowed entrance to the lab/clinic as this can pose a WHS issue, especially if specialised equipment is being used and demonstrated. Teachers are permitted to not allow you to use equipment if formal training has been missed, if this happens you must request a meeting with the teacher and program coordinator to discuss moving forward.
If you miss an assessment or assessable practical class you need to apply for special consideration. The special consideration department will ask you to provide a medical certificate or give other evidence to support your request. Once Special consideration has been applied for the students will wait for the results and then contact their teacher on the outcome of the result
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Where an extension of greater than seven days is needed, you must apply for special consideration.
Special consideration:
If due to illness or other unforeseen circumstance, you are unable to attend on the due date of an assessment (e.g. test, examination, oral, etc.), you may submit an application for special consideration within 5 working days of the due date. If special consideration is granted, you will be given the opportunity to complete/repeat the assessment task at a later date. For advice on this application please visit www.rmit.edu.au/students/specialconsideration or speak to your Program Coordinator.
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Credit Transfer and Recognition of Prior Learning:
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