Class Wellness and Health Care

The curricular unit of Wellness Care aims to understand the association between the practice of relaxation techniques, massage and physical activity as activities associated with the maintenance of a good condition of well-being. Know how to promote wellness through various forms of massage, such as relaxation massage, lymphatic drainage and in a holistic perspective.

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1.            Preparatory procedures for the practice of relaxation techniques and massage. The preparation of the place for the practice of massage 2.            Notions of hygiene and safety at work 3.            Ergonomics 4.            The importance of communication for the elaboration of the evaluation/diagnosis form 5.            Reflexology Foot massage - Topography of the body - Foot cartography - Reflex points Reflex hand massage - Hand cartography - Reflex points Ear Reflex Massage - Ear Mapping - Reflex points 6.            Manual lymphatic drainage 7.            Pre and post-surgical" recovery massage 8.            Physical activity

Theoretical classes: lectures with voluntary attendance following the defined program and in accordance with the objectives of the discipline. Practical classes: tutorial classes, guided by a teacher, aimed at deepening some of the topics taught in the lectures through a practical approach to the problems under study. Final use: Continuous Assessment The final mark (NF) results from the weighted average of the following components: two theoretical frequencies (component A), contributing 50% (each frequency has the weight of 25%). Attendance at practical classes 5% (component B), performance and preparation of practical work (25%) (component C), and theoretical-practical assessments 20% (component D). Presentation and discussion of practical work 10% (component E). 2)            Final exam:

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