Undergraduate - Herzing University

TN 151 Sports MassageThis is the sixth of six elective choices. The student will be able to choose from a list of modalities ranging from, but limited to: reflexology,hot stone massage, thai massage, active isolated stretching, neuromuscular therapy, sports massage, myofascial release and many more. Thepurpose of the electives is to give the student a deeper understanding and exposure to modalities of interest. 1.00 credit hour. Prerequisites:SC 225/SC 225L Anatomy and Physiology for Therapeutic Massage II/Lab, TN 120 Massage Theory and Practice I, TN 121 Massage Theoryand Practice II, and TN 130 Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) and First Aid.TN 210 Pathology for the Massage TherapistPathology is devoted to the definition, etiology, signs, and symptoms of conditions commonly encountered by a licensed massage therapist.The purpose of this course is to help the beginning massage student build a knowledge base upon which he or she can begin to practice. Thisknowledge base will enable a therapist to deal with clients in whom such conditions may exist and provide a basis for communication with otherhealth professionals. 4.00 credit hours. Prerequisite: SC 225/SC 225L Anatomy and Physiology for Therapeutic Massage II/Lab. Corequisite:TN 091 Pathology Care Plan Project (Nebraska only).TN 220 Business Principles and Health Service ManagementBasic business principles that will be covered in this course include: how to find a job; how to start your own business; promoting and marketingmassage therapy; legalities of a massage practice; professional ethics; and financial management. The course information is tailored to themassage therapy profession and will offer food for thought about what it means to be a professional massage therapist, the benefits ofinvolvement in a professional association, the need for continuing education, and growing opportunities in massage therapy. 4.00 credit hours.Prerequisite: None.TN 231 Kinesiology: Upper BodyKinesiology is the scientific study of muscular activity, anatomy, physiology, and the mechanics of the movement of the body and its parts. Thiscourse offers an in-depth study of the muscular/skeletal system and other associated structures. This information is devoted to enhancing theskills and knowledge base for the massage therapist. Exploring the various actions of a muscle or muscle groups will further develop the skillsfor bodywork and better meet the needs of the client. We will utilize lecture, movies, review, demonstration, palpation, testing, and sculptingwith clay for this class. 4.00 credit hours. Prerequisites: SC 225/SC 225L Anatomy and Physiology for Therapeutic Massage II/Lab andTN 121 Massage Theory and Practice II.TN 232 Kinesiology: Lower BodyKinesiology is the scientific study of muscular activity, anatomy, physiology, and the mechanics of the movement of the body and its parts. Thiscourse offers an in-depth study of the muscular/skeletal system and other associated structures. This information is devoted to enhancing theskills and knowledge base for the massage therapist. Exploring the various actions of a muscle or muscle groups will further develop the skillsfor bodywork and better meet the needs of the client. We will utilize lecture, movies, review, demonstration, palpation, testing, and sculptingwith clay for this class. 4.00 credit hours. Prerequisites: SC 225/SC 225L Anatomy and Physiology for Therapeutic Massage II/Lab andTN 121 Massage Theory and Practice II.TN 244 Massage Therapy Clinic IThis is the first in a series of therapy clinics. It is the hands-on application of massage therapy to clients. Clinic hours will be set up in a flexibleschedule to accommodate the student and clinic needs. Each student will be required to maintain a certain number of clinic hours each weekand follow the SOAP finding procedures in order to track the progress of clients. 1.00 credit hour. Prerequisites: SC 225/SC 225L Anatomyand Physiology for Therapeutic Massage II/Lab, TN 121 Massage Theory and Practice II, and TN 130 Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR)and First Aid. Corequisite: TN 081 Subjective, Objective, Assessment and Plan I. (Nebraska only.TN 245 Massage Therapy Clinic IIThis is the second in a series of therapy clinics. It is the hands-on application of massage therapy to clients. Clinic hours will be set up in aflexible schedule to accommodate the student and clinic needs. Each student will be required to maintain a certain number of clinic hourseach week and follow the SOAP finding procedures in order to track the progress of clients. 1.00 credit hour. Prerequisites: SC 225/SC225L Anatomy and Physiology for Therapeutic Massage II/Lab, TN 121 Massage Theory and Practice II, and TN 130 CardiopulmonaryResuscitation (CPR) and First Aid. Corequisite: TN 082 Subjective, Objective, Assessment and Plan II. (Nebraska only).TN 246 Massage Therapy Clinic IIIThis is the third in a series of therapy clinics. It is the hands-on application of massage therapy to clients. Clinic hours will be set up in a flexibleschedule to accommodate the student and clinic needs. Each student will be required to maintain a certain number of clinic hours each weekand follow the SOAP finding procedures in order to track the progress of clients. 1.00 credit hour. Prerequisites: SC 225/SC 225L Anatomyand Physiology for Therapeutic Massage II/Lab, TN 121 Massage Theory and Practice II, and TN 130 Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR)and First Aid. Corequisite: TN 083 Subjective, Objective, Assessment and Plan III (Nebraska only).458 Herzing UNIVERSITY undergraduate Catalog May 2012