Module Descriptors
REFLEXOLOGY 1
XHFD40044
Key Facts
Faculty of Health Sciences
Level 4
30 credits
Hours of Study
Scheduled Learning and Teaching Activities: 60
Independent Study Hours: 240
Total Learning Hours: 300
Assessment
- CASE BASED STUDY weighted at 70%
- COURSEWORK -ESSAY weighted at 30%
- PRACTICAL NOT IN EXAMINATION CONDITIONS weighted at 0%
Module Details
Module Texts
Hall, M (2000) Reflexology a Way to Better Health, New Leaf. ISBN 0/7171/3095/9
Norman, L (1989) ? The Reflexology Handbook ? A Complete Guide.\ Piatkus. ISBN: 0-86188-912-6
Tanner, R (2003) Step by Step Reflexology. Douglas Barry Publications. ISBN: 0954017641
Pitman, V (2002) Reflexology: A Practical Approach. Nelson Thornes Ltd. ISBN: 0748765778
Rankin-Box D (2002) Clinical Reflexology: An Evidence-Based Approach. Churchill Livingstone. ISBN: 0443071209
Norman, L (1989) ? The Reflexology Handbook ? A Complete Guide.\ Piatkus. ISBN: 0-86188-912-6
Tanner, R (2003) Step by Step Reflexology. Douglas Barry Publications. ISBN: 0954017641
Pitman, V (2002) Reflexology: A Practical Approach. Nelson Thornes Ltd. ISBN: 0748765778
Rankin-Box D (2002) Clinical Reflexology: An Evidence-Based Approach. Churchill Livingstone. ISBN: 0443071209
Module Resources
Library
IT Facilities
Clinical Facilities
IT Facilities
Clinical Facilities
Module Learning Strategies
Emphasis will be placed on the work-based learning with lectures and tutorials aimed at supporting and directing work-based approaches. (20%)
- Lectures and Tutorials (5%)
- Clinical Activity (15%)
The module will integrate theory and its application in practice. This will be achieved by the use of case studies.
Independent study will be engaged in the extension of practical skills to a range of clients and identifying the relevant literature to support knowledge and understanding of current theories of reflexology (80%)
- Lectures and Tutorials (5%)
- Clinical Activity (15%)
The module will integrate theory and its application in practice. This will be achieved by the use of case studies.
Independent study will be engaged in the extension of practical skills to a range of clients and identifying the relevant literature to support knowledge and understanding of current theories of reflexology (80%)
Module Additional Assessment Details
Formative Assessment: Observation of practical application
Summative Assessment:
A series of 6 case studies totalling 36 hours - 6 clients x 6 treatments. A portfolio containing details of the treatment, reviews, client and therapist personal developments and evaluation of the treatment plan (70% weighting) (Learning Outcomes 3,5)
Observation of treatment against a set of performance criteria (0% weighting - pass or fail) (Learning Outcome 5)
Essay ? 1,500 words (30% weighting) (Learning Outcome 1,2,4)
Summative Assessment:
A series of 6 case studies totalling 36 hours - 6 clients x 6 treatments. A portfolio containing details of the treatment, reviews, client and therapist personal developments and evaluation of the treatment plan (70% weighting) (Learning Outcomes 3,5)
Observation of treatment against a set of performance criteria (0% weighting - pass or fail) (Learning Outcome 5)
Essay ? 1,500 words (30% weighting) (Learning Outcome 1,2,4)
Module Indicative Content
This module will cover the following areas:
- The history and development of reflexology
- Study and understanding of foot charts and zones
- The structure, condition and disorders of the feet
- Demonstration of a series of foot reflexology treatments
- Identify contra indications and their possible implications
- Preparation of case studies including observation of clients and clients comments and attitudes
- Psychological and physiological processes of a treatment
- Client consultancy and record keeping procedures
- The history and development of reflexology
- Study and understanding of foot charts and zones
- The structure, condition and disorders of the feet
- Demonstration of a series of foot reflexology treatments
- Identify contra indications and their possible implications
- Preparation of case studies including observation of clients and clients comments and attitudes
- Psychological and physiological processes of a treatment
- Client consultancy and record keeping procedures