Methodology of teaching the educational component «massage» at the faculty of physical culture, sports and health

The article highlights the methodology of teaching the educational component «Fundamentals of Massage» at the Faculty of Physical Culture, Sports and Health of the Lesya Ukrainka Volyn National University. The purpose of the work is to comprehensively investigate the problem and analyze the teaching of the OC «Fundamentals of Massage» using various forms of presenting educational material in the context of education of applicants to the Faculty of Physical Culture, Sports and Health of the university. Research results. Among the classical methods of teaching the OC «Fundamentals of Massage» are lectures and practical classes: the history of the development of massage as a method of treatment; organizational requirements for massage; the basics of massage and its impact on body systems; classification of massage and its types. Types, forms, means of massage; methodology and technique of performing massage techniques (stroking, rubbing); squeezing, kneading - their physiological impact, methodology and technique of performing on different wounds of the body; methodology of performing massage techniques; technique and technique of performing movements. Conclusion. The methodology of teaching the educational component «Fundamentals of Massage» at the Faculty of Physical Culture, Sports and Health is based on a combination of theoretical training with practical mastery of basic massage techniques. The use of modern pedagogical technologies and an interdisciplinary approach contributes to the formation of professional competencies in students necessary for further professional activity. Effective organization of the educational process ensures high-quality training of future specialists in the field of physical culture and sports.