Module Descriptors
ANATOMY AND PHYSIOLOGY FOR COMPLEMENTARY THERAPIES
PPDE40185
Key Facts
Faculty of Health Sciences
Level 4
15 credits
Contact
Leader: Angela Carryer
Email: A.J.Carryer@staffs.ac.uk
Hours of Study
Scheduled Learning and Teaching Activities: 30
Independent Study Hours: 120
Total Learning Hours: 150
Assessment
- WORK BOOK weighted at 100%
Module Details
Module Indicative Content
The module content is organised into
- Levels of organisation within the human body
- Anatomy and physiology of body systems
These sections are not equally weighted
The indicative content is as follows:
An introductory overview of the levels of structure and organisation within the human body.
Consideration of the anatomy and physiology of body systems relevant to aromatherapy and reflexology. These include cardiovascular, respiratory, renal, musculoskeletal, endocrine, olfactory, nervous, gastrointestinal, lymphatic, reproductive, integumentory
The role of homeostasis in the physiology of these systems
- Levels of organisation within the human body
- Anatomy and physiology of body systems
These sections are not equally weighted
The indicative content is as follows:
An introductory overview of the levels of structure and organisation within the human body.
Consideration of the anatomy and physiology of body systems relevant to aromatherapy and reflexology. These include cardiovascular, respiratory, renal, musculoskeletal, endocrine, olfactory, nervous, gastrointestinal, lymphatic, reproductive, integumentory
The role of homeostasis in the physiology of these systems
Module Texts
Gould, F. (2005) Anatomy and Physiology for Holistic Therapists. 2nd edition. Nelson Thornes.
Marieb, E.N. & Hoehn,K. (2007) Human Anatomy and Physiology. 7th edition. Los Angeles, Benjamin Cummings.
Martini, F.H. (2006) Fundamentals of Human Physiology. 7th edition. San Francisco, Benjamin Cummings.
McGuinness, H. (2006) Anatomy and Physiology: Therapy Basics. 3rd edition. UK, Hodder Education
Marieb, E.N. & Hoehn,K. (2007) Human Anatomy and Physiology. 7th edition. Los Angeles, Benjamin Cummings.
Martini, F.H. (2006) Fundamentals of Human Physiology. 7th edition. San Francisco, Benjamin Cummings.
McGuinness, H. (2006) Anatomy and Physiology: Therapy Basics. 3rd edition. UK, Hodder Education
Module Resources
Library
Core Texts
Internet
Moodle
Core Texts
Internet
Moodle
Module Additional Assessment Details
Workbook - 2,000 words weighted at 100%, assessing all LOs
The completion of a workbook containing questions linked to considerations of human anatomy and physiology relevant to complementary therapies
Additional Assessment Details (include formative feedback / assessment):
Formative feedback will be given on a one to one basis and in group tutorials
The completion of a workbook containing questions linked to considerations of human anatomy and physiology relevant to complementary therapies
Additional Assessment Details (include formative feedback / assessment):
Formative feedback will be given on a one to one basis and in group tutorials
Module Learning Strategies
Contact Hours: (30)
20 hours lectures
10 hours group work
Independent study hours: (120)
24 hours accessing world wide web
50 hours reading and library study
40 hours preparing assignment
6 hours groups activities in preparation for group tutorials
20 hours lectures
10 hours group work
Independent study hours: (120)
24 hours accessing world wide web
50 hours reading and library study
40 hours preparing assignment
6 hours groups activities in preparation for group tutorials