SR1S212 - Anatomy & Physiology 01 Sep 2024 - 31 Aug 2030 | Version 6

Associated Module Information

Module Code: SR1S212
Module Title: Anatomy & Physiology
Faculty: Faculty of Life Sciences and Education
Faculty Group: Sport
Faculty Sub Group: Sports Coaching
Module Leader: Christopher Marley
Module Team: Trevor Harris, Marek Ellis-Ebbrell, Danny Byrne, Melanie Tuckwell
First Intended Intake: SEP 2024 Final Year of Intake: 2029
Date Closed:
Credit Value: 20 Credit Level: 4
Language: English
Percentage of Module Taught in Welsh: 0
Equivalent Module:
HECOS codes: 100433 - sport and exercise sciences
HECOS Code Weighting: 100

Document Version Information

Version 6
Valid From 01 Sep 2024
Valid To 31 Aug 2030

Module Aims

To familiarise the student with the language of anatomy and to specifically establish the students’ knowledge and understanding of human anatomy as an underpinning subject of exercise physiology and biomechanics. 

To give an overview of the major physiological systems including; musculo-skeletal, neuromuscular, cardiovascular and respiratory systems.

Content Summary

Students should be aware they may encounter ethical issues in learning and teaching while undertaking this module and should refer to the module handbook for further information.

The anatomical position; overview of bone, joint and muscle structure; axes, planes and definitions of joint motions; bones, joints and muscles of the axial skeleton; and, bones, joints and muscles of the appendicular skeleton.
The motor neuron, the synapse and transmission of the nerve impulse. Muscle excitation and contraction and properties of muscle fibres.

The basic structure and function of the cardio vascular system, with special reference to blood flow.

The structure and function of respiratory system and breathing dynamics

This module includes mandatory formative assessment activities, to support students learning and development prior to summative assessment tasks.

Learning and Teaching Methods

Activity Type Hours
Lecture 24
Practical classes and workshops 24
Directed Study 90
Independent Study 48
Formative Assessment - Independent 14
Total Hours Selected 200

Learning Outcomes

# Learning Outcome
LO1 Identify and describe different structural types of bones, joints and muscles and their basic functions.
LO2 Identify the molecular and contraction characteristics of muscle, neuromuscular control of movement and physiological systems.
LO3 Identify the structure and function of the cardio-vascular and respiratory systems.

Module Requisites

N/A

Assessment Criteria

Assessment Category Assessment Type Description Duration Word Count Weight (%) Best of? Pass Mark
Synchronous Online Assessment Time-constrained assessment (Online) 1 MCQ covering Musculo-skeletal system. 60 N/A 50 No 40
Synchronous Online Assessment Time-constrained assessment (Online) 2 MCQ covering the cardiovascular, and respiratory and nervous systems 60 N/A 50 No 40

Assessment Matrix

Assessment Type Learning Outcomes
LO1 LO2 LO3
Time-constrained assessment (Online) 1
Time-constrained assessment (Online) 2

Reading List

Link to Library reading list: 

https://rl.talis.com/3/southwales/lists/0245C7E8-930B-BE53-7824-94B52396DEEE.html?lang=en  

 

Hall, J.E., Hall, M.E. and Guyton, A.C. (2020) Guyton and Hall textbook of medical physiology. 14th edition. Philadelphia, PA: Elsevier.     

 

Kenney, W.L., Wilmore, J.H. and Costill, D.L. (2022) Physiology of sport and exercise. Eighth edition. Champaign, IL: Human Kinetic.    

 

McArdle, W.D., Katch, F.I. and Katch, V.L. (2023) Exercise physiology: energy, nutrition, and human performance. Ninth edition. Philadelphia: Wolters Kluwer.    

  

Stone, R.J. and Stone, J.A. (2012) Atlas of skeletal muscles. 7th ed., International student ed. New York: McGraw-Hill.  

 

Tortora, G.J. and Derrickson, B. (2023) Principles of anatomy and physiology. Sixteenth edition. Hoboken, NJ: Wiley.