SE117-4-FY-CO:
Applied Anatomy and Pathophysiology
2023/24
Sport, Rehabilitation and Exercise Sciences (School of)
Colchester Campus
Full Year
Undergraduate: Level 4
Current
Thursday 05 October 2023
Friday 28 June 2024
30
19 October 2023
Requisites for this module
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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.
1. To develop knowledge and understanding of the pathophysiology and anatomy of the human body
2. To link this knowledge and understanding to the impact on structure, function and wellbeing of the individual
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 understanding of the interaction between body systems;
3. demonstrate understanding of the impact of pathological changes in the body systems and the impact on wellbeing;
4. develop an awareness of the spectrum of anatomical and physiological presentations.
Indicative Content:
1. Structure and function of relevant systems
2. Systems pathophysiology in relation to prevalent conditions
3. Inflammation, healing and tissue repair
4. Pain
5. Changes through lifespan
A mixture of seminars, practicals, independent learning and work-based tasks will be used to deliver this module.
For specific information, please see the module timetable and module guide.
This module does not appear to have any essential texts. To see non - essential items, please refer to the module's
reading list.
Assessment items, weightings and deadlines
| Coursework / exam |
Description |
Deadline |
Coursework weighting |
| Coursework |
MCQ - via Moodle |
|
25% |
| Coursework |
Short Answer Exam |
|
25% |
| Coursework |
Case Study Presentation |
|
50% |
Additional coursework information
Formative assessment: Regular Moodle tests for the MCQ and short answer exam; 500 word plan for the presentation
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
Reassessment
Module supervisor and teaching staff
Mr James Roberts, email: j.roberts@essex.ac.uk.
Jo Etherton, Jackie Clarke, Izzie Easton, Barry Pryer, Adrian Mallows, Deborah Miles, Nick Clark, Bradley Neal, Abi Onuoha, Jay Matthams, Kate Pittaccio
j.roberts@essex.ac.uk
j.roberts@essex.ac.uk
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Mr Craig Andrew Walker
Robert Gordon University
Course Lead Master of Physiotherapy
Available via Moodle
Of 117 hours, 114 (97.4%) hours available to students:
0 hours not recorded due to service coverage or fault;
3 hours not recorded due to opt-out by lecturer(s), module, or event type.
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