Course Title: Adapt massage practice for athletes
Part B: Course Detail
Teaching Period: Term2 2024
Course Code: REHA5016C
Course Title: Adapt massage practice for athletes
School: 535T Social Care and Health
Campus: City Campus
Program: C5426 - 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: 70
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Pre-requisites and Co-requisites
There are no pre-requisites for this unit
Course Description
This unit describes the performance outcomes, skills and knowledge required to determine massage needs and to adjust assessment and treatment to develop preventative and injury-related treatment strategies for athletes, sport participants and active people.
This unit applies to remedial massage therapists.
The skills in this unit must be applied in accordance with Commonwealth and State or Territory legislation, Australian standards and industry codes of practice.
National Codes, Titles, Elements and Performance Criteria
National Element Code & Title: |
HLTMSG018 Adapt massage practice for athletes |
Element: |
1. Determine scope of massage services required. |
Performance Criteria: |
1.1. Obtain consent from athlete to obtain and disclose information regarding their assessment and treatment. 1.2. Obtain information from athlete about their needs, goals and expectations. 1.3. Collate and evaluate information from others involved in the health management of the athlete. 1.4. Determine where and how massage fits within the overall athlete health management program. 1.5. Liaise with athlete and other appropriate persons to confirm own role, responsibilities and scope of practice in accordance with legal and ethical considerations. |
Element: |
2. Adapt massage assessment and treatment strategies to athlete needs. |
Performance Criteria: |
2.1. Obtain informed consent for assessment and treatment. 2.2. Incorporate pre, post and intra event massage based on demands and impacts of the sporting activity and individual profile. 2.3. Clearly outline how the treatment will be provided and managed, based on assessment and agreed treatment approach. 2.4. Evaluate work health and safety (WHS) and environmental conditions including availability of privacy and make necessary adjustments to assessment and treatment. 2.5. Tailor sport massage to meet athlete-specific needs. 2.6. Recommend sport injury-specific therapies that support massage treatment. 2.7. Provide athlete education in relation to self-treatment techniques as required. 2.8. Discuss options for support services or referral to other health professionals as required to aid recovery. 2.9. Integrate sport-specific information into treatment plan and document management details. |
Element: |
3. Monitor and evaluate athlete treatment strategies. |
Performance Criteria: |
3.1. Review and evaluate effectiveness of treatment plan based on client response to treatment. 3.2. Identify, access and interpret sources of additional information and advice when appropriate to continue management of the client. 3.3. Collaborate with others involved in the health management of the athlete to ensure advice and treatment provides improved outcomes. 3.4. Document recommendations and changes to treatment plans according to organisational policies and procedures based on evaluations and collaborative consultations. 3.5. Reflect on therapist’s own performance including self-care to inform future practice. |
Learning Outcomes
Please refer to the Elements of Competency above
Details of Learning Activities
Adapt Massage Practice for Athlete's will be delivered as a 3 hour class face to face.
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 event massage techniques and adaptations for treatment.
You will learn reasons athletes access sports massage treatments; sporting teams; the role of massage within these teams; scope of practice; referrals; communication; common sporting conditions/injuries; WHS and environment; managing yourself in a sporting environment
You will then learn the skills to assess and treat the athlete, including consent, documentation and 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
| Week 1 | 15/07/24 |
• Subject Overview • Reasons athletes access sports massage treatments • Athlete communication • Post-event sports massage |
• Techniques - Post-Event Sports Massage |
| Week 2 | 22/07/24 |
• Sporting Teams • Scope of Practice; Referrals; Team member communication • Consent, assessment, documentation |
• Techniques - Post-Event Sports Massage |
| Week 3 | 29/07/24 |
Common sporting injuries; sports massage role and adaptations |
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| Week 4 | 05/08/24 | Common sporting injuries; sports massage role and adaptations |
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| Week 5 | 12/08/24 |
• Managing the environment and yourself • Stretching and self massage techniques |
• Practical application - Stretching and self massage |
| Week 6 | 19/08/24 |
• Cryotherapy and Thermotherapy |
• Practical application - cryotherapy/therotherapy |
| Week 7 | 26/08/24 |
Review - AT1 Knowledge Task • Intra-event massage
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• Techniques - Intra-Event Sports Massage
AT1 - Knowledge Task Due 01/09/24 |
02/09/24 |
Mid Semester Break |
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| Week 8 | 09/09/24 |
• Guest speaker • Pre-event massage
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• Techniques - Pre-Event Sports Massage |
| Week 9 | 16/09/24 | Assessment - In Class | AT2 Clinic Practical - Pre-event Sports Massage |
Student support
Your first point of contact for any support needs with your assessments should be your teacher and assessor. If you require further support, you should consider contacting the following support services at RMIT.
Assessment adjustments
Students requiring support or adjustments for their formal assessments task or exams should contact Equitable Learning Services (ELS), for more information on the types of adjustments provided, access RMIT adjustments to assessment.
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.
The University Library has extensive resources and provides subject specialist expertise, research advice, help with referencing and support through:
The Learning Lab
https://www.rmit.edu.au/students/study-support/learning-lab
The Study Support Hub
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English for uni workshops
https://www.rmit.edu.au/students/study-support/workshops/english-uni-workshops
You are advised to look on Canvas for ongoing updated information
Overview of Assessment
Assessments may include any of the below :
- Case studies
- Quizzes
- Knowledge assessment
- Portfolio assessment
- Role play
- Clinical logbook
- Practical assessments
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 – Knowledge Assessment Task
This assessment task allows you to demonstrate your knowledge required regarding legislative and ethical requirements necessary to determine massage needs and treatment strategies for athletes, sport participants and active people
Date to submit - refer to canvas
Assessment Task 2 - Clinic Practical Pre-Event
For this assessment the student is required to assess, treat and development adjustments to be appropriate for an athlete/sport participant/active person during their pre-event phase of training or competition cycle.
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
Assessment Task 3 - Clinic Practical Intra-Event
For this assessment the student is required to assess, treat and development adjustments to be appropriate for an athlete/sport participant/active person during their Intra-Event phase of training or competition cycle.
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
Assessment Task 4 - Clinic Practical Post-Event
For this assessment the student is required to assess, treat and development adjustments to be appropriate for an athlete/sport participant/active person during their post-event phase of training or competition cycle.
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
Information about your studies:
You can access My Studies through the RMIT website for information about timetables, important dates, assessment dates, results and progress, Canvas etc.
https://www.rmit.edu.au/students
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If you are prevented from submitting an assessment on time by circumstances outside your control you may apply for an extension of up to seven (7) calendar days in writing (email) to your teacher and Program Coordinator one working day BEFORE the due date. Please provide evidence and /or valid reasonings why you were unable to complete the submission on time within this email. Extensions cannot be guaranteed if evidence or valid reasons are not given. Eligibility criteria for application and the form is available from the link: https://www.rmit.edu.au/students/student-essentials/assessment-and-exams/assessment/extensions-of-time-for-submission-of-assessable-work
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:
Credit transfer is the recognition of previously completed formal learning (an officially accredited qualification).
Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) is an assessment process that allows you to demonstrate competence using the skills you have gained through experience in the workplace, voluntary work, informal or formal training or other life experiences.
Please speak to your teacher if you wish to discuss applying for Credit Transfer or RPL for the unit(s) of competency addressed in this course.
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