HHWW 031 - Sports Pre/Post/Prevention

Institution:

Harrisburg Area Community College-Harrisburg

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Description:

Provides instruction on injury prevention and how to recognize and treat non-acute sports-specific injuries. You will accomplish this by utilizing sports massage therapy and stretching techniques to assist with muscle recovery from the athlete???s sport. Sports Massage techniques are also used to promote an increased range of motion, flexibility, and strength training principles to achieve a specific goal. In order to reach that goal, the massage therapist should have a good understanding of the basic anatomy and kinesiology of the body and its movements. Treatments for specific sports injuries are addressed, describing the mechanism of injury and how the injury should be treated while in both the acute and chronic phases using massage. Sports Massage supports the body's ability to perform, enhances recovery from activity, and shortens recovery time for a person who participates in an activity, whether amateur or professional. This course is eligible for 12 CEUs.

Credits:

1.20

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Instructional Type:

Lecture/Lab

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Institution Website:

www.hacc.edu

Phone Number:

(717) 780-2300

Regional Accreditation:

Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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