AH1S17 - Anatomy and Physiology 01 Sep 2022 - 31 Aug 2028 | Version 1
Associated Module Information
| Module Code: | AH1S17 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Module Title: | Anatomy and Physiology | ||
| Faculty: | Faculty of Life Sciences and Education | ||
| Faculty Group: | Allied Health and Chiropractic | ||
| Faculty Sub Group: | Physiotherapy | ||
| Module Leader: | Rhys Shorney | ||
| Module Team: | Jonathon Duffin, Filipa Machado, Bethan Kent | ||
| First Intended Intake: | SEP 2022 | Final Year of Intake: | |
| Date Closed: | |||
| Credit Value: | 20 | Credit Level: | 4 |
| Language: | English | ||
| Percentage of Module Taught in Welsh: | 0 | ||
| Equivalent Module: | |||
| HECOS codes: | 100252 - physiotherapy | ||
| HECOS Code Weighting: | 100 | ||
Document Version Information
| Version | 1 |
|---|---|
| Valid From | 01 Sep 2022 |
| Valid To | 31 Aug 2028 |
Module Aims
This module will introduce students to human anatomy and physiology. All content will be taught with the intention of informing assessment and movement-based understanding of the human body.
Content Summary
This module will introduce students to human anatomy and physiology. All content will be taught with the intention of informing assessment and movement-based understanding of the human body.
The module will provide the underpinning knowledge required for the assessment skills taught within the ‘Physiotherapy Assessment’ and during the ‘Exercise, physical activity and Play - Biomechanics of human movement’ modules.
This module will have content that is directly transferable and used to consolidate learning between the modules.
A primary focus will be to mitigate any compartmentalised learning and strive to offer relevant and meaningful context to taught materials to maximise the retention of information. In this module the students will be taken through human anatomy and physiology.
The focus of module will include
Anatomy - the internal and external structures of the body and their physical relationship.
Physiology – will study the functions of those systems and structures.
Key content will include for example:
Anatomical terminology as it relates to the function of the body and its orientation in a clinical setting.
Musculoskeletal system.
Understand the different types of bones that make up the skeletal system and the names/locations of the bones throughout the body and key landmarks that serve as key muscle attachments.
Understand the function of the skeletal system and of key bones relative to their anatomical position and role.
Understand the structure of bones and their role within human growth and development across the lifespan, alongside understanding the factors and variables that influence these.
Learn about the additional types of connective tissues and joints present within the body, and their function and purpose relating to human movement and form.
Learn the major muscles of the body, their attachments, structure and functional properties. Learn about the nerve supply to these key muscles.
Cardiovascular systems
Learn the structure and function of the heart and circulatory systems
Respiratory System
Learn about the structure and function of the lungs
Nervous system
Learn about the central and peripheral nervous system, including the brain and spinal cord.
Learn about the electrochemical properties of nerve signals, action potentials, nerve conduction and transmission relative to human function. Learn about the histological structure of nerves along with endocrine and muscle tissue.
Lymphatic System
Introduce the lymphatic system and learn its structure and role within the body.
Endocrine
Learn about the structure and function of key endocrine organs and their role in homeostasis.
Digestive system
Introduce and learn the basic functions of the digestive system along with key structures.
Urinary system
Structure and function
Learn the function and interaction of these systems and how they allow for human function and homeostasis. Link the roles of these systems to human function and movement.
Explain the role of the systems within exercise and physical activity.
Learning and Teaching Methods
| Activity Type | Hours |
|---|---|
| Practical classes and workshops | 36 |
| Independent Study | 72 |
| Directed Study | 80 |
| Interdisciplinary work | 12 |
| Total Hours Selected | 200 |
Learning Outcomes
| # | Learning Outcome |
|---|---|
| LO1 | Demonstrate understanding of key systems of the body and their structural anatomy/function. |
| LO2 | Demonstrate an understanding of how the systems of the body function together to allow for homeostasis, movement and general function. |
Module Requisites
N/A
Assessment Criteria
| Assessment Category | Assessment Type | Description | Duration | Word Count | Weight (%) | Best of? | Pass Mark |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Synchronous Onsite Practical Assessment | OSCE 1 | Identify key surface markings, pulses, key anatomical regions/structures and function of key systems of the body | 60 | N/A | 100 | No | 40 |
Assessment Matrix
| Assessment Type | Learning Outcomes | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| LO1 | LO2 | ||
| OSCE 1 | ✔ | ✔ | |