James Cook University Subject Handbook - 2020
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BM1041 - Anatomy and Physiology for Physiotherapy 1
| Credit points: | 03 |
| Year: | 2020 |
| Student Contribution Band: | Band 2 |
| Administered by: | College of Public Health, Medical & Vet Sciences |
Available to students enrolled in the Bachelor of Physiotherapy, Bachelor of Physiotherapy IHCAP Program of the Bachelor of Physiotherapy Honours Program only.
Subject Description
- This subject will introduce the principles of human body structure and function as relevant for students 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 skull, neck, vertebral column, and upper limb will then be undertaken. 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 discuss in detail the relationship between the organisational levels of the human body from the cellular to the organ level
- to describe in detail the structure (anatomy) and function (physiology) of the musculoskeletal and nervous systems
- to identify and describe in detail the musculoskeletal related structures and functions of the head, neck, back and upper limb
- to critically apply anatomical and physiological knowledge to physiotherapy practice
Subject Assessment
- Invigilated > End of semester exam - (50%)
- Invigilated > Quizzes or tests - (35%)
- Invigilated > Presentations - (15%)
Note that 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.
Inadmissible Subject Combinations: BM1031 BM1051 BM1061 BM1071 MH1061 MH1062
Availabilities
Townsville, Study Period 1, Internal | |
| Census date: | Thursday, 26 Mar 2020 |
| Study Period Dates: | Monday, 24 Feb 2020 to Friday, 19 Jun 2020 |
| Coordinator(s): | DR Alex Trollope |
| Lecturer(s): | DR Danica Vojisavljevic Assoc. Professor Kate Domett DR Alex Trollope Professor David Whitmore |
| Workload expectations: | The student workload for this 3 credit point subject is approximately 130 hours.
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