BM1041 - Anatomy and Physiology for Physiotherapy 1

Credit points:	03
Year:	2010
Student Contribution Band:	Band 4
Administered by:	School of Veterinary & Biomedical Sciences

Available to students enrolled in the Bachelor of Physiotherapy, Bachelor of Physiotherapy IHCAP Program of the Bachelor of Physiotherapy Honours Program only.

This subject will introduce the principles of human body structure and function as relevant for students of the Bachelor of Physiotherapy. This includes an introduction to cells and tissues, the nervous system and the function and relationships of bone, muscle, and joints. A detailed study of the gross anatomical structure and functional anatomy of the upper limb will then be undertaken. Physiological process and anatomical structure will be studied for the cardiovascular and respiratory systems together with the musculoskeletal anatomy of the thorax. An integrated understanding of the human body will be achieved with practical sessions, including the study of human cadaveric material, and functional and clinical case-studies to facilitate the integration of material and the correlation of structure to function.

Learning Outcomes

• To gain a detailed understanding of the principles of the musculoskeletal system including a detailed study of the upper limb and thorax;
• To gain a basic understanding of the structure and function of the respiratory and cardiovascular systems;
• To provide a basis for subsequent advanced and applied studies requiring a knowledge of applied human anatomy and physiology;
• To gain an understanding of overall body structure, organisation and function from the subcellular to the organ level.

Graduate Qualities

• The ability to think critically, to analyse and evaluate claims, evidence and arguments;
• The ability to adapt knowledge to new situations;
• The ability to define and to solve problems in at least one discipline area;
• The ability to communicate effectively with a range of audiences;
• The ability to lead, manage and contribute effectively to teams;
• The ability to speak and write logically, clearly and creatively;
• The ability to calculate, produce, interpret and communicate numerical information;
• The ability to select and use appropriate IT tools;
• The ability to access and employ online technologies effectively;
• The ability to use and interpret different media;
• A coherent and disciplined body of skills, knowledge, values and professional ethics in at least one discipline area;
• The ability to use a variety of media and methods to retrieve, analyse, evaluate, organise and present information;
• The ability to reflect on and evaluate learning processes and products;
• The ability to learn independently and in a self-directed manner;
• A commitment to lifelong learning and intellectual development.

Inadmissible Subject Combinations:

BM1031 AND BM1051 AND BM1061 and BM1071

Availabilities
Townsville, Internal, Study Period 1
Census Date 25-Mar-2010
Coordinator:	Assoc. Professor Claudia Diaz
Contact hours:	39 hours lectures 13 hours tutorials 39 hours practicals
Assessment:	end of semester exam (70%); assignments (30%).

Note: Minor variations might occur due to the continuous Subject quality improvement process, and in case of minor variation(s) in assessment details, the Subject Outline represents the latest official information.