EXS-10003 - Module Specification
School of Allied Health Professions
Faculty of Medicine & Health Sciences

Programme/Approved Electives for 2024/25

Available as a Free Standing Elective

Co-requisites

None

Prerequisites

None

Barred Combinations

None

Description for 2024/25

The module introduces the normal anatomy and physiology of the cardiovascular, respiratory and neurological systems; providing a basic introduction to movement science.
The module reflects the shifting emphasis away from increasing the quantity of care towards enhancing the quality of care, moving away from a medical disease model towards a health model based on personal responsibility, prevention of disease, improvement in performance.

This module aims to introduce students to anatomical and physiological aspects of the cardiovascular, respiratory and neurological systems, in relation to understanding the effects of healthy ageing and exertion on the human body.

Intended Learning Outcomes

Describe the anatomy and physiology of the human neurological, cardiovascular and respiratory systems: 1
Apply aspects of anatomy and physiology to health and exercise, examining the acute effects of exertion or injury on the cardiovascular, respiratory and neurological systems.: 1
Use appropriate anatomical and physiological terminology within all descriptions of human neurological, cardiovascular and respiratory systems: 1
Demonstrate knowledge of the anatomy and physiology of the human body that are relevant to physical activity: 1
Assess and initiate analysis of normal anatomical presentation and physiological function in the neurological, cardiovascular and respiratory systems using the principles of movement science: 1

Study hours

Active learning includes:
~33 hours of teaching via classroom and seminars
~3 hours of tutorials
~20 hours of directed study
~94 hours of independent study that is student led.

School Rules

None

Description of Module Assessment