Module Descriptors
REFLEXOLOGY 2
XHFD50086
Key Facts
Faculty of Health Sciences
Level 5
30 credits
Hours of Study
Scheduled Learning and Teaching Activities: 60
Independent Study Hours: 240
Total Learning Hours: 300
Assessment
- PROJECT- INDIVIDUAL weighted at 50%
- EXAMINATION - UNSEEN IN EXAMINATION CONDITIONS weighted at 20%
- PRACTICAL NOT IN EXAMINATION CONDITIONS weighted at 30%
Module Details
Module Additional Assessment Details
Formative Assessment: Observation of practical application
Summative Assessment:
Application of 3 hand reflexology treatments against performance criteria with personal reflection (30% weighting) (Learning Outcome 3)
Research project to cover ?The theories and effectiveness of advanced reflexology treatments? (50% weighting) (Learning Outcome 2)
Exam ? 1 hour in length (20% weighting) (Learning Outcomes 1,2)
Summative Assessment:
Application of 3 hand reflexology treatments against performance criteria with personal reflection (30% weighting) (Learning Outcome 3)
Research project to cover ?The theories and effectiveness of advanced reflexology treatments? (50% weighting) (Learning Outcome 2)
Exam ? 1 hour in length (20% weighting) (Learning Outcomes 1,2)
Module Indicative Content
This module will cover the following areas:
- Demonstration of a series of complete hand reflexology treatments
- Study and understanding of hand charts and zones
- The anatomical structure of the hand
- Investigate current research into advanced reflexology techniques
- The application of code of Ethics and Practice
- Skills and attitudes in a clinical setting
- The treatment of common complaints with reflexology in the maintenance of health
- Demonstration of a series of complete hand reflexology treatments
- Study and understanding of hand charts and zones
- The anatomical structure of the hand
- Investigate current research into advanced reflexology techniques
- The application of code of Ethics and Practice
- Skills and attitudes in a clinical setting
- The treatment of common complaints with reflexology in the maintenance of health
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%)Independent study will be engaged in identifying the relevant literature to support knowledge and understanding of current theories of advanced reflexology (80%)
The module will integrate theory and its application in practice. This will be achieved by the application of hand reflexology treatments.
The module will integrate theory and its application in practice. This will be achieved by the application of hand reflexology treatments.
Module Resources
Library
IT Facilities
Clinical Facilities
IT Facilities
Clinical Facilities
Module Texts
Mackereth, P (2002) Clinical Reflexology: An Evidence Based Approach. ISBN: 0443071209
Crane, B (1999 ) The Definitive Practitioners Manual. Element Books. ISBN: 1-86204-125-3
Crane, B (1999 ) The Definitive Practitioners Manual. Element Books. ISBN: 1-86204-125-3