CH0S04 - Foundation Human Physiology for Chiropractors 01 Sep 2024 - 31 Aug 2030 | Version 9
Associated Module Information
| Module Code: | CH0S04 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Module Title: | Foundation Human Physiology for Chiropractors | ||
| Faculty: | Faculty of Life Sciences and Education | ||
| Faculty Group: | Allied Health and Chiropractic | ||
| Faculty Sub Group: | Chiropractic | ||
| Module Leader: | Tom Owens | ||
| Module Team: | Hayley Davies, Jayne Ludlow, Paul McCambridge, Danny Walmsley | ||
| First Intended Intake: | SEP 2024 | Final Year of Intake: | 2029 |
| Date Closed: | |||
| Credit Value: | 20 | Credit Level: | 3 |
| Language: | English | ||
| Percentage of Module Taught in Welsh: | 0 | ||
| Equivalent Module: | |||
| HECOS codes: | 100241 - chiropractic | ||
| HECOS Code Weighting: | 100 | ||
Document Version Information
| Version | 9 |
|---|---|
| Valid From | 01 Sep 2024 |
| Valid To | 31 Aug 2030 |
Module Aims
To enable students to describe how human homeostasis is maintained by the operation of biological control systems.
To present an overview of the anatomical and physiological aspects of the major human physiological systems.
Content Summary
Physiology defined & role of physiology for chiropractors
Levels of physiological organisation, major systems of the human body & homeostasis
The integumentary system
Skeletal system – Bones, joints & connective tissue
The muscle system – Structure, function & regulation
The nervous system – Structure, function & regulation
The endocrine system – Structure, function and regulation
The cardiovascular system – Structure, function and regulation
The lymphatic system - Structure, function and regulation
The respiratory system - Structure, function and regulation
The digestive system - Structure, function and regulation
The urinary system - Structure, function and regulation
The reproductive system - Structure, function and regulation
Learning and Teaching Methods
| Activity Type | Hours |
|---|---|
| Lecture | 18 |
| Independent Study | 98 |
| Directed Study | 80 |
| Practical Classes and Workshops | 4 |
| Total Hours Selected | 200 |
Learning Outcomes
| # | Learning Outcome |
|---|---|
| LO1 | Demonstrate knowledge of all major physiological systems in the human body |
| LO2 | Explain the structure, function and regulation of the musculoskeletal and nervous systems, with specific reference to muscle contraction & nervous control. |
Module Requisites
N/A
Assessment Criteria
| Assessment Category | Assessment Type | Description | Duration | Word Count | Weight (%) | Best of? | Pass Mark |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Asynchronous Assessment | Report 1 | Physiological Systems Report -Describe the structure, function and regulation of all major physiological systems, particularly of the musculoskeletal and nervous systems. | 0 | 1500 | 100 | No | 40 |
Assessment Matrix
| Assessment Type | Learning Outcomes | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| LO1 | LO2 | ||
| Report 1 | ✔ | ✔ | |