Course Title: Adapt massage practice for athletes
Part B: Course Detail
Teaching Period: Term2 2025
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
Nominal Hours: 70
Regardless of the mode of delivery, represent a guide to the relative teaching time and student effort required to successfully achieve a particular competency/module. This may include not only scheduled classes or workplace visits but also the amount of effort required to undertake, evaluate and complete all assessment requirements, including any non-classroom activities.
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: |
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Element: |
2. Adapt massage assessment and treatment strategies to athlete needs. |
Performance Criteria: |
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Element: |
3. Monitor and evaluate athlete treatment strategies. |
Performance Criteria: |
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Learning Outcomes
Please refer to the Elements of Competency above
Details of Learning Activities
- Class exercises to review discussions/lectures
- Practical demonstrations in class
- Blog/Wiki or other online discussion and participation
- Analysis/critique of relevant reading material
- Design activities or projects
- Group projects
- Peer learning
- Guest lecture/presentation
- Class presentations
- Group discussion
- Research
- Independent project-based work
- Group activities/projects
- ‘Workshopping’ of student projects, including peer/lecturer feedback
- Visits to galleries and events
- Practical placement
- Simulated workplace activities.
Teaching Schedule
| Week 1 | 14/07/25 | Unit Introduction | |
| Week 2 | 21/07/25 | Sports Medicine Teams |
AT1 AMPA Knowledge Task - Due 27/07/2025 |
| Week 3 | 28/07/25 |
Sports Injuries |
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| Week 4 | 04/08/25 | Sports Injuries |
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| Week 5 | 11/08/25 | Sports Massage | |
| Week 6 | 18/08/25 |
Sports Massage |
AT2 AMPA - Clinic Practical Pre-Event |
| Week 7 | 25/08/25 |
Stretching & Thermotherapy |
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| Mid-semester break | 1/09/25 |
No Class | |
| Week 8 | 08/09/25 |
Sports Massage Scenarios | AT3 AMPA - Clinic Practical Intra-Event |
| Week 9 | 15/09/25 |
Sports Massage Scenarios |
AT4 AMPA - Clinic Practical Post-Event |
Learning Resources
Prescribed Texts
References
Other Resources
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
https://www.rmit.edu.au/students/study-support/study-support-hub
English for uni workshops
https://www.rmit.edu.au/students/study-support/workshops/english-uni-workshops
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.
Resubmissions are at the discretion of the teacher and/or coordinator.
You should refer to the assessment brief, which is available through Canvas, for full assessment criteria and due dates
Assessment Task 1 - AT1 Knowledge Task
Due date: Refer to the syllabus on Canvas for the due date
Assessment Task 2 - AT2 - Clinic Practical - Pre-event
Due date: Refer to the syllabus on Canvas for the due date
Assessment Task 3 - AT3 - Clinic Practical - Intra-event
Due date: Refer to the syllabus on Canvas for the due date
Assessment Task 4 - AT4 - Clinic Practical - Post-event
Due date: Refer to the syllabus on Canvas for the due date
Results that apply to courses that are delivered and assessed in accordance with competency-based assessment are:
CA: Competency Achieved
NYC: Not Yet Competent
Students are allowed two (2) attempts for each assessment to demonstrate competency for the required skills. If an assessment is not submitted by the due date, or you do not attend a practical assessment, regardless of whether it is a first or second attempt, you must apply for special consideration within five (5) working days. If your application is approved, you will be permitted to complete the assessment task at a later date. Without approval for special consideration application, you will receive a "Not Yet Competent" (NYC) grade for that assessment. A Supplementary Assessment may be granted at the discretion of the Program Coordinator or Program Manager, following discussions with the teacher and/or Course Advisory Committee. Factors such as class attendance (80-100% requirement), class participation and communication with the teacher will be considered.
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 classes.
It is strongly advised that you attend all timetabled sessions. This will allow you to engage in the required learning activities, ensuring you have the maximum opportunity to complete this course successfully.
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
Extensions of time for submission of assessable work:
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 Program Coordinator one working day BEFORE the due date. 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 circumstances, 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.
Academic Integrity and Plagiarism:
RMIT University has a strict policy on plagiarism and academic integrity. Please refer to the website for more information on this policy.
https://www.rmit.edu.au/students/student-essentials/assessment-and-exams/academic-integrity
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.
https://www.rmit.edu.au/students/student-essentials/enrolment/apply-for-credit
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