Skeleton and Muscles
CREDIT LEVEL:
CREDIT VALUE:
QUARTZ CODE:
UNIT CODE:
THREE
3
CAN841
RH4/3/EA/018
GRADE DESCRIPTORS: 1,2,5,7
This unit has three learning outcomes.
LEARNING OUTCOMES
ASSESSMENT CRITERIA
The learner will:
The learner can:
1. Understand the function of the human
skeletal system.
1.1 Describe the gross structure of the human
skeleton and explain how this relates to its
functions.
1.2 Describe 3 different types of joints and explain
the importance of their properties.
1.3 Describe the structure of a synovial joint and
explain the roles of the component parts.
1.4 Explain the properties and functions of
tendons, ligaments and cartilage.
2. Understand the function of the human
muscular system.
2.1 Describe and compare the properties of 3
different types of muscle and explain the
sliding filament hypothesis of muscle
contraction.
2.2 Explain how antagonistic muscles bring about
extension and flexion of either the elbow joint
or the knee joint.
3. Understand the importance of
maintaining the health of the muscular
and skeletal systems.
3.1 Analyse the effects of bad posture on the
muscular and skeletal systems.
3.2 Analyse the effects of poor lifting techniques
on the muscular and skeletal systems.
3.3 Evaluate the effects of one skeletal disease on
the healthy functioning of the skeletal system.
AIM Awards AVA Human Biology SUB2 September 2011- August 2016
Skeleton and Muscles
CREDIT LEVEL:
CREDIT VALUE:
QUARTZ CODE:
UNIT CODE:
THREE
3
CAN841
RH4/3/EA/018
GRADE DESCRIPTORS: 1,2,5,7
ASSESSMENT INFORMATION
Step One: Assessment of learning outcomes via assessment criteria:
This grid gives details of the assessment activities to be used with the unit. Please refer to
the AIM Awards AVA Access to HE Manual for definitions of each activity and the
expectations for assessment practice and evidence for moderation.
The assessment activities for this unit are indicated in the table below:
Key: P = Prescribed – this assessment method must be used to assess the unit.
O = Optional – this assessment method could be used to assess the unit.
Case study
O
Project
Written question &
answer/test/exam
Essay
O
Role play/simulation
O
O
Practical demonstration
O
Written Report
O
Group discussion
Oral question and answer
O
Performance/exhibition
Written description
O
Production of artefact
Reflective log / diary
O
Practice file
Presentation
Step Two: Grading
• Meets assessment criteria but not merit descriptors.
Pass awarded.
• Meets assessment criteria & merit but not distinction descriptors. Merit awarded.
• Meets assessment criteria and distinction descriptors.
Distinction awarded.
For guidance on grading please refer to the QAA: Grades and the Access to HE Diploma:
Implementation Manual. www.accesstohe.ac.uk
AIM Awards AVA Human Biology SUB2 September 2011- August 2016