TMA 201IN - Therapeutic Massage Practices I

6 Credits, 9 Contact Hours (3 lec., 6 lab)

Principles of professionalism, ethics, and legalities. Includes use of terminology related to massage therapy; applications, indications, and contraindications of the nine strokes of Swedish massage; and study of the human osseous and muscular structure. Also includes emphasis on normal movement patterns, origins, insertions, and functions of the muscular system.

Prerequisite(s): With a grade of C or better or concurrent enrollment: TMA 101, TMA 120, TMA 210, WED 110 and WED 111.