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Assessment Format:
• Written examination duration: 1 hour
• Written examination format
- Multiple choice questions
• Practical examination duration: 2 hours
• Practical examination format
- Case study
- Students are required to indicate the type of massage techniques to be used according to different cases
- Demonstration
- Students are required to explain and demonstrate the following techniques
- Stroking
- Effleurage
- Rolling
- Kneading
- Picking up
- Wringing
- Hacking
Assessment Criteria:
- Skills: the technical ability to execute various sports massage techniques
- Endurance: the ability to maintain consistent performance throughout the entire massage process
- Strength: the ability to apply appropriate pressure during the massage process
- Evenness: the ability to evenly distribute pressure during the massage process.
- Gentleness: the level of gentleness when performing massage techniques, with the aim of minimising discomfort to the client
- Penetration: the ability to reach deeper tissue layers during the massage process
- Patient Positioning: the ability to correctly position patients to achieve optimal results
- Therapist's Posture: the ability to maintain correct posture while performing massage techniques
- Communication: the ability to effectively communicate with clients, explain techniques, and ensure their comfort
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