MODULE SPECIFICATION FORM
Module Title:
Anatomy and Applied Physiology
Module code:
CPM404
Cost Centre:
Semester(s) in which
to be offered:
GACM
1
With effect
from:
New/Existing: New
4
Credit Value: 20
JACS2 code*:
B300
Sept 2011
Title of module being replaced: Anatomical &
Physiological Studies
Originating Academic
area:
Module duration;
200 hrs (contact
hours/directed/
directed private
study)
Level:
Health and
Medical
Sciences
16 hrs
Contact
122 hrs
Directed
62 hrs
Private
Module Leader:
Paul Battersby
Status: core/option/elective
(identify programme where
appropriate):
Percentage taught by Subjects other than
originating Subject (please name other
Subjects):
Core
None
Programme(s) in which to be
offered:
Pre-requisites per
programme (between levels):
Co-requisites per programme
(within a level):
BSc (Hons) Complementary
Therapies for Healthcare
None
None
BSc (Hons) Acupuncture
Module Aims:
The aims of the module are:
1. To provide an in depth understanding of the human body and the accompanying
physiological process that allow for its optimal functioning.
2. To provide students with the fundamental knowledge of human anatomical and
physiological structures and processes of the human body.
3. To examine the physiology of the organ systems within the human body and
investigate the systems.
4. To investigate the aetiology and mechanisms of diseases.
Expected Learning Outcomes
Knowledge and Understanding:
By the end of the module, students will be able to:
1. Demonstrate an understanding of the concept and maintenance of homeostasis.
2. Identify the different levels of structural organisation within the human body.
3. Recognise the major structures of the human body and offer explanations on their
physiological functions.
4. Demonstrate understanding of regional and surface anatomy and the location of
internal organs, vessels and structures.
5. Demonstrate how physiological knowledge can be used to develop a treatment plan
thereby enhancing and improving health.
6. Summarise how the human body’s defence mechanisms work and how they provide
resistance to disease.
Transferable/Key Skills and other attributes:
By the end of the module the student will demonstrate:
Data interpretation.
Communicate (oral & written) with others using appropriate terminology.
Demonstrate group & teamwork.
Utilise data to establish a treatment plan.
Presentation skills.
Assessment: Indicative content
Assessment One: The Workbook is designed so that the student has the opportunity to reflect
on his/her underpinning knowledge of the subject and to review subjects delivered.
Assessment Two: The Written Assignment is aimed at enhancing the students underpinning
knowledge of the subject whilst widening their perception of physiological functions of the
body.
Assessment
Learning
Outcomes
to be met
Type of assessment
One
2, 3, 4 & 5
Workbook
Weighting
50%
Duration
(if exam)
Word count
or equivalent
if appropriate
2 000
Two
1, 4 & 6
Assignment
50%
2 000
Learning and Teaching Strategies:
The module will be taught as a blended online learning module. This involves four contact
sessions: at the start, end and midway through the module employing practical workshop
type sessions. Supported to the students is provided through individual tutorials and an online
discussion forum.
Syllabus outline: Indicative content
Introduction to anatomy & physiology including anatomical terminology
Structural organisation to include and chemicals that make up the human body
Cell structure & function and investigating major tissues and organs.
Changes in the human body associated with ageing
Provide essential knowledge of anatomical and physiological functioning and the major
mainstream diseases of the following systems;
The organism
The skeleton & joints
The integumentary system
The circulatory system
Blood & vessels
The respiratory system
The reproductive system
The musculoskeletal system
The lymphatic system
The digestive system
The nervous system
The endocrine system
Indicative Reading List
Essential reading:
Beil, A. and Dorn, R. (2010), Trail Guide to the Body: A Hands-on Guide to Locating Muscles,
Bones, and More. 4th ed. Books of Discovery.
Drake, R. Vogl, W. and Mitchell, A. (2010), Gray’s Anatomy for Students, (2nd Edition).
London: Churchill Livingstone.
Lumley, J. (2002), Surface Anatomy. The Anatomical Basis of Clinical Examination. London,
Churchill Livingstone.
Premkumar, K. (2004), The Massage Connection Anatomy & Physiology, (2nd Edition).
London: Lippincott Williams & Walkins.
Tortora, G. J. and Grabowski, S. R. (2007), Introduction to the human body: the essentials of
anatomy & physiology. New York. Wiley Publications.
Tortora, G. J. and Grabowski, S. R. (2002), Principles of Anatomy & Physiology, New York:
Field Wiley Publications.
Recommended Reading:
Marieb, E. (2003), Human Anatomy & Physiology, Sixth Edition. Harrow: Benjamin-
Cummings.
Fox, S. (2003), Anatomy, Physiology and Pathology for the Massage Therapist, Gloucester;
Corpus Publishers.
Kapit, W. et al (2001), Anatomy Colouring Book 2nd ed. Addison Wesley Longmann.
Martini, F. (2006), Fundamentals of Anatomy and Physiology New Jersey, Prentice Hall.
Memler and Cohen (2003), Fundamentals of Anatomy and Physiology. London: Churchill
Livingstone.