BODY SYLLABUS

SYLLABUS

BODY SECTION

Anatomy, Physiology, Biology

- Introduction to the importance of health for beauty
- Histology
- Myology
- The respiratory system
- Circulation of the blood
- Composition of the blood
- Endocrine glands
- The lymphatic system
- The digestive system
- Metabolism
- The kidneys
- The brain and central nervous system
- The muscular system and functions of the muscles
- The skeleton and functions of the bones
- The special senses
- The composition of the skin
- Diseases of the skin

Dietetics

A basic prerequisite for a successful aesthetician is a thorough understanding of the subject of dietetics. Dietetics is the base upon which slimming and health rest. This subject consists of a comprehensive series of lectures, which give a basic understanding of all aspects of diets and foods in medical practice. This will include: -
- Calorie counts
- Foods
- Importance of vitamins
- Diet formulations
- The direct relationship of diet and slimming

Additional Subjects

- Exercises to make the hands supple
- Deportment, hygiene and manners of the beauty specialist
- Hygiene and arrangement of treatment rooms
- Salon management
- Clients record cards
- Demonstration of all up-to-date apparatus
- First aid to be used in cases of illness or accident to clients
- Advice on insurance and tax procedure
- Client psychology

All Body Treatments will include :-

- Body massage
- Excluding any form of medical treatment
- Theory and effects of body massage
- Description and application of massage movements
- Contra-indications to body massage

Treatment of Cellulite

A working knowledge of the current treatment, limitations and contra-indications.

Electricity

- Direct and alternating current
- Types of current etc.
- The necessity of fuses
- How to connect plugs

Electrical Treatments

- Faradism
- Galvanic treatment
- Vacuum suction
- Gyratory massage
- Light therapy – infra red and ultra violet
- Steam bath and sauna
- Microcurrent
- Audio sonic percussion

Exercises, Figure Correction and Diet

- Figure diagnosis
- Recognition and correction of figure faults
- Free and isometric exercises
- A complete understanding of nutrition and a balanced diet, including contra-indications

Deportment and Exercise

Classes are held which not only ensure that the students have correct posture but which enable them to advise clients.