SHN4282 - Anatomy and Physiology

Objectives:

On successful completion of the module, students will be able to:
Identify the major anatomical structures and systems of the human body.
Identify and explain the role, regulation and actions of the major physiological systems of the human body at rest and exercise and relate this to the normal functioning of the human body.
To comply with safety in the laboratory.
Present and interpret and explain collected data.

Content:

Subject content is around the structure, organisation and functioning of physiological systems in man. The module considers the systems functioning at rest to maintain homeostasis in the body and how the systems respond to exercise to meet the additional demands placed on the body.

Indicative content may include: gross anatomy of the human body and its organisation; homeostasis; respiratory system; cardiovascular system; metabolic system; endocrine system; nervous system; and the musculo-skeletal system.

Learning and Teaching Information:

Lectures will outline the anatomy, function and control of physiological systems. The lecture content will be supported by seminar and laboratory workshops, which focus on collecting data that demonstrates the physiological systems' response to exercise and increasing exercise intensity. The observed responses are explored through independent study.

The laboratory/seminar sessions will also contain scientific writing and presentation skills to assist the assessment and future modules in the programme.

In addition, a series of formative MCQ questions will be available on-line for students to evaluate their own level of understanding.

Directed tasks will be used to aid students in directing their reading to pertinent areas and to encourage continual progression through the assessment portfolio.

Lecture
Contact hours: 20

Intended Group size: 150

Workshops
Contact hours: 20
Intended Group size: <25

Guided Independent study
Hours: 160

Further details relating to assessment
Directed activities: these consist of weekly tasks that must be completed and submitted for inspection at timetabled sessions each week. The assessment will be assessed on a pass/fail basis with a pass requiring at least 75% of all weekly tasks to be completed successfully. A pass will lead to the full award of 10% towards the final module mark. A fail in directed activities will contribute 0% to the final mark.

Formative assessment: Will be available in the form of weekly MCQs based on lecture content and associated readings, group discussion on weekly directed tasks and peer review of portfolio work.

Coursework: Will consist of a portfolio where methods to investigate the physiological responses to exercise are established in a scientific format - the responses to exercise are reported and presented (including figures/tables) and the results are explained in a discussion.

Other relevant matters
This module requires the use of the specialist facilities contained within the sport science laboratory in the workshops.

Assessment:

001 Directed activities; throughout semester 1 10%
002 Coursework; 2,000 words; end of semester 1 45%
003 Exam; 1.5 hours; end of semester 1 45%

Fact File

Module Coordinator - Rachel McDonald
Level - 4
Credit Value - 20
Pre-Requisites - NONE
Semester(s) Offered - 4S1

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