Module Information
Course Delivery
Assessment
Due to Covid-19 students should refer to the module Blackboard pages for assessment details
Assessment Type | Assessment length / details | Proportion |
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Semester Assessment | Online test 1 - delivered via blackboard | 50% |
Semester Assessment | Online test 2 - delivered via blackboard | 50% |
Supplementary Assessment | 90 minute - Online test delivered via blackboard Students must take elements of assessment equivalent to those that led to failure of the module. | 100% |
Learning Outcomes
On successful completion of this module students should be able to:
1. Identify the structures, and functions, of the main physiological systems of the human body.
2. Describe the key theories and principles that explain human movement and function.
3. Appropriately evaluate sources of information.
4. Solve problems of a numerical and logical nature.
5. Gather and use information from a range of sources.
Brief description
This module will introduce students to the main physiological systems of the body and consider issues such as homeostatic balance and control. The module will provide the basis for development in subsequent modules such as Human Metabolism, Sport and Exercise Physiology and Exercise Management in Health and Chronic Disease.
Content
• Introduction to module
• Cardiovascular system – the heart
• Cardiovascular system – blood vessels
• Cardiovascular system – blood
• Respiratory system – the lungs
• Respiratory system – gas exchange
• Consolidation seminar
• Endocrine system
• Immune system
• Nervous system
• Consolidation seminar
Module Skills
Skills Type | Skills details |
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Application of Number | Assessment. |
Communication | Consolidation sessions. |
Improving own Learning and Performance | Consolidation sessions and Blackboard tasks. |
Information Technology | Blackboard tasks. |
Personal Development and Career planning | |
Problem solving | Assessment. |
Research skills | Blackboard tasks and assessment preparation. |
Subject Specific Skills | Processing physiological data. |
Team work | Consolidation sessions. |
Notes
This module is at CQFW Level 4