SE117-4-FY-CO:
Applied Anatomy and Pathophysiology

The details
2021/22
Sport, Rehabilitation and Exercise Sciences (School of)
Colchester Campus
Full Year
Undergraduate: Level 4
Current
Thursday 07 October 2021
Friday 01 July 2022
30
21 September 2021

 

Requisites for this module
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Key module for

BSC B169 Physiotherapy

Module description

This module will allow students to develop their knowledge and understanding of the pathophysiology and anatomy of the human body. This will allow students to consider the impact of pathophysiology on structure, function and wellbeing of the individual

Module aims

To develop knowledge and understanding of the pathophysiology and anatomy of the human body
To link this knowledge and understanding to the impact on structure, function and wellbeing of the individual

Module learning outcomes

On successful completion of this module, the student will be able to:
1. demonstrate knowledge and understanding of the key functions of relevant body systems;
2. demonstrate knowledge and an understanding of the interaction between body systems;
3. demonstrate an understanding of the impact of pathological changes in the body systems and wellbeing;
4. develop an awareness of the spectrum of anatomical and physiological presentations.

Module information

Indicative Content:
* Structure and function of relevant systems
* Systems pathophysiology in relation to prevalent conditions
* Inflammation, healing and tissue repair
* Pain
* Changes through lifespan

Learning and teaching methods

A mixture of seminars, practicals and independent learning will be used to deliver this module.

Bibliography

This module does not appear to have a published bibliography for this year.

Assessment items, weightings and deadlines

Coursework / exam Description Deadline Coursework weighting
Coursework   MCQ    25% 
Coursework   Short Answer Exam    25% 
Coursework   Case Study Presentation    50% 

Exam format definitions

  • Remote, open book: Your exam will take place remotely via an online learning platform. You may refer to any physical or electronic materials during the exam.
  • In-person, open book: Your exam will take place on campus under invigilation. You may refer to any physical materials such as paper study notes or a textbook during the exam. Electronic devices may not be used in the exam.
  • In-person, open book (restricted): The exam will take place on campus under invigilation. You may refer only to specific physical materials such as a named textbook during the exam. Permitted materials will be specified by your department. Electronic devices may not be used in the exam.
  • In-person, closed book: The exam will take place on campus under invigilation. You may not refer to any physical materials or electronic devices during the exam. There may be times when a paper dictionary, for example, may be permitted in an otherwise closed book exam. Any exceptions will be specified by your department.

Your department will provide further guidance before your exams.

Overall assessment

Coursework Exam
100% 0%

Reassessment

Coursework Exam
100% 0%
Module supervisor and teaching staff
Miss Abi Onuoha, email: aonuoh@essex.ac.uk.
Abi Onuoha; Jo Etherton; Jackie Clarke; Izzie Easton; Barry Pryer; Victor Utti; Adrian Mallows; Deborah Miles; Nick Clark; Bradley Neal; Jay Matthams
aonuoh@essex.ac.uk

 

Availability
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External examiner

No external examiner information available for this module.
Resources
Available via Moodle
Of 126 hours, 102 (81%) hours available to students:
24 hours not recorded due to service coverage or fault;
0 hours not recorded due to opt-out by lecturer(s), module, or event type.

 

Further information

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