SPOR4001 – Human Anatomy and Physiology
Module code
SPOR4001
Module title
Human Anatomy and Physiology
Prescription
This course aims to develop knowledge of basic concepts of anatomy and physiology and how they relate to exercise programmes.
NZQA Level
Level 4
NZQA Credits
15
Delivery method
- Web-Enhanced
Learning hours
- Total learning hours
- 150
Resources required
- Learning Outcomes
- LO1 Describe basic concepts of human anatomy and physiology in the context of exercise programmes.
LO2 Apply knowledge of anatomy and physiology to identify safe and effective exercise programmes. - Content
- • Anatomical terminology
• Homeostasis (including temperature responses and regulation)
• Organisation of the human body
• Cardiovascular system
• Respiratory system
• Musculoskeletal system (including neuromuscular)
• Nervous system
• Endocrine system
Exercise analysis, which may include:
• Movement competency
• Demonstration
• Progression and regression
• Mechanics
• Muscle contribution
• Body weight, free weight, machines, specialty equipment.
• Safe movement practices - Teaching and Learning Strategy
- Learning and teaching activities will employ a range of elements drawn from approved methods to align with the context of the learning (delivery mode, regional specific requirement, etc.) and any particular needs of the group of aakonga.
- Assessment Criteria
- Assessment in this course is achievement-based. Aakonga must submit all specified assessment items, achieve all learning outcomes, and obtain at least 50% overall in order to pass this course.
Aakonga will be advised of all matters relating to summative assessment at the start of the course. - Learning and Teaching Resource
- All required and recommended resources are advised to aakonga via course outlines.
