Gould, F. (2005) Anatomy and Physiology for Holistic Therapists 2nd edition. Nelson Thornes. ISBN: 0-7487-5842-9
Marieb, E.N. & Hoehn,K. (2007) Human Anatomy and Physiology 7th edition. Los Angeles, Benjamin Cummings. ISBN: 0-805-35909-5
Martini, F.H. (2006) Fundamentals of Human Physiology 7th edition. San Francisco, Benjamin Cummings. ISBN: 0-321-31198-1
McGuinness, H. (2006) Anatomy and Physiology: Therapy Basics 3rd edition. UK, Hodder Education
Tucker, L. (2000) An Introductory Guide to Anatomy and Physiology Cambridge, Holistic Therapy Books SBN: 1-903-34804-8

The completion and submission of a workbook containing questions linked to considerations of human anatomy and associated physiology relevant to homeopathy, reflexology and aromatherapy.
The workbook will include questions to cover all the learning outcomes.
2,000 words weighted at 100%.

Library
Internet

Formative feedback will be given on a one to one basis during tutorials

Lectures and tutorials (20%)
Independent Study (80%)

This module is designed to provide a foundation knowledge and understanding of human anatomy and physiology and serve as a foundation for the applied study of anatomy and physiology in later modules of the award.
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 homeopathy, aromatherapy and reflexology. These include cardiovascular, respiratory, renal, musculoskeletal, endocrine, olfactory, nervous, gastrointestinal, lymphatic, reproductive.

Consideration of the role of homeostasis in the physiology of these systems.