PE4S173 - Other Aesthetic Approaches 01 Sep 2019 - 31 Aug 2028 | Version 2
Associated Module Information
| Module Code: | PE4S173 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Module Title: | Other Aesthetic Approaches | ||
| Faculty: | Faculty of Life Sciences and Education | ||
| Faculty Group: | Allied Health and Chiropractic | ||
| Faculty Sub Group: | Clinical Services | ||
| Module Leader: | Karl New | ||
| Module Team: | |||
| First Intended Intake: | MAR 2018 | Final Year of Intake: | 2023 |
| Date Closed: | |||
| Credit Value: | 20 | Credit Level: | 7 |
| Language: | English | ||
| Percentage of Module Taught in Welsh: | 0 | ||
| Equivalent Module: | |||
| HECOS codes: | 100260 - healthcare science | ||
| HECOS Code Weighting: | 100 | ||
Document Version Information
| Version | 2 |
|---|---|
| Valid From | 01 Sep 2019 |
| Valid To | 31 Aug 2028 |
Module Aims
The module aims to critically examine the hormonal mechanisms underlying ageing and explore the various strategies used to combat the effects of ageing.
Content Summary
The physiology of ageing including hormonal changes in testosterone, growth hormone and the menopause.
Menopause, andropause and somatopause.
Hormonal replacement as anti-ageing therapy
Vitamins and anti-ageing
The role of nutrition in anti-ageing
Role of exercise as an anti-ageing strategy
Exercise for the ageing person.
Platelet-rich plasma infusions and their effect in aesthetics and ageing.
Injection lipolysis, derma-rollers and micro needling. Ultrasonic therapies and radiofrequency.
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 |
|---|---|
| Independent Study | 100 |
| Directed Study | 97 |
| Formative Assessment - Scheduled | 3 |
| Total Hours Selected | 200 |
Learning Outcomes
| # | Learning Outcome |
|---|---|
| LO1 | Critically apply the scientific evidence base to appraise the interaction between the ageing process and the endocrine system |
| LO2 | Critically evaluate investigations and treatments available for age-related hormonal deficiencies. |
| LO3 | Critically appraise a range of anti-ageing strategies |
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 | End of Module examination | 60 | N/A | 30 | No | 40 |
| Asynchronous Assessment | Self Reflective Assessment 1 | Reflective Journal | 0 | 600 | 10 | No | 40 |
| Asynchronous Assessment | Project 1 | Completion of an individual or group project | 0 | N/A | 20 | No | 40 |
| Asynchronous Assessment | Case study 1 | Case based scenarios and discussion Forum | 0 | N/A | 40 | No | 40 |
Assessment Matrix
| Assessment Type | Learning Outcomes | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| LO1 | LO2 | LO3 | |
| Time-constrained assessment (Online) 1 | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ |
| Self Reflective Assessment 1 | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ |
| Project 1 | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ |
| Case study 1 | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ |