Module Descriptors
INTRODUCTION TO HUMAN FORM AND FUNCTION
SPOR40396
Key Facts
Faculty of Health Sciences
Level 4
15 credits
Contact
Leader: Jacky Forsyth
Email: J.J.Forsyth@staffs.ac.uk
Hours of Study
Scheduled Learning and Teaching Activities: 30
Independent Study Hours: 120
Total Learning Hours: 150
Assessment
  • EXAMINATION - UNSEEN IN EXAMINATION CONDITIONS weighted at 100%
Module Details
Module Resources
Lecture theatre with video facilities
Appropriately and adequately equipped laboratory
Appropriate technical support
Computer based anatomy and physiology learning materials
Module Additional Assessment Details
Students are required to complete 1 piece of summative assessment:
An end of semester 1.5 hours examination. (worth 100% of the overall module mark)
Module Learning Strategies
Lectures: 12 x 1 hour sessions
Laboratory sessions: 6 x 3 hour sessions
Electronic learning material: 6 x 2 hour sessions (to be studied independently)
Additional independent study: 108 hours
Module Indicative Content
To introduce students to the fundamental concepts in human physiology. To introduce students to the mechanics of the musculoskeletal system. Students will also be introduced to kinematics, kinetics, kinetics and energetics as a tool to explain human movement.
Module Texts
McArdle, W. D., Katch, F. I. and Katch, V. L. (2000) 'Exercise Physiology: Energy, Nutrition and Human Performance' (5th edition). Lippincott, Williams and Wilkins
Sherwood, L. (2001) 'Human Physiology: From cells to systems' (4th edition). Wadsworth
Walder, P. (1995) 'Mechanics and sport performance'. Feltham Press
Hamill, J. and Knutzen, K. (1995) 'Biomechanical BAsis of Human Movement'. Williams and Wilkins publications
Hay, J. G. (1993) 'The Biomechanics of Sports Techniques'. Prentice Hall
Hall, S. (2003) 'Basic Biomechanics'. McGraw Hill
McGinnis, P. M. (1999) 'Biomechanics of sports and exercise'. Human Kinetics