Anatomy and Physiology 2

Module overview

This module builds upon the preceding 'Anatomy and Physiology' module and delves into the physiological processes that help our bodies to maintain optimal function. Topics including fluid, electrolyte, and acid/base balance, biochemistry, and metabolism will further your knowledge on the regulation of systems to maintain homeostasis. In addition, you will explore how genetics and genomics, and lifestyle choices around nutrition and physical activity may play a role in health and disease. Finally, you will have opportunity to advance your neuromuscular understanding by learning about pain pathways in the body, and gain an introduction to fundamental and applied aspects of pharmacology.

Aims and Objectives

Learning Outcomes

Knowledge and Understanding

Having successfully completed this module, you will be able to demonstrate knowledge and understanding of:

Describe energy balance and demonstrate an understanding of nutritional and physical activity concepts as they apply to promoting health and wellbeing across the lifespan.
Outline the structure, role, and significance of inorganic molecules (e.g., water, salts, acids, bases) for human health and functioning.
Describe and apply basic principles of physics and chemistry to the functioning of the human body, as it relates to interactions with the environment.
Outline metabolism and relevant metabolic pathways.
Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of genetics and genomics.
Outline the structure, role, and significance of organic molecules (e.g., carbohydrates, fat, proteins) for human health and functioning.
Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of the principles and actions of pharmacokinetics and pharmacodynamics in the human body.
Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of how pain pathways operate within the human body.

Learning and Teaching

Teaching and learning methods

This module will use a blended-learning approach, with a range of teaching and learning activities: You will be required to attend core lectures, which may be delivered in-person and/or online, and actively participate in preparatory work, where applicable, to facilitate the delivery of lectures. You will be directed to review online resources, and complete online tasks and activities.

Study time
Type	Hours
Independent Study	120
Lecture	30
Total study time	150

Assessment

Formative

This is how we’ll give you feedback as you are learning. It is not a formal test or exam.

Formative self-marked practice exam

Assessment Type: Formative
Feedback:
Final Assessment:
Group Work: No

Summative

This is how we’ll formally assess what you have learned in this module.

Breakdown
Method	Percentage contribution
Exam	100%

Referral

This is how we’ll assess you if you don’t meet the criteria to pass this module.

Breakdown
Method	Percentage contribution
Exam	100%