| Effective Term: | 2027/05 |
| Institute / School : | Institute of Health and Wellbeing |
| Unit Title: | Anatomy and Physiology for Physiotherapy |
| Unit ID: | NHPPS1111 |
| Credit Points: | 15.00 |
| Prerequisite(s): | Nil |
| Co-requisite(s): | Nil |
| Exclusion(s): | Nil |
| ASCED: | 061701 |
| Other Change: | |
| Brief description of the Unit |
This unit will introduce the principles of human body structure and function as relevant for allied health students. This includes an introduction to cells and tissues, the musculoskeletal system and the nervous system. This will include a detailed study of the gross anatomical structure and functional anatomy of the skull, vertebral column and the lower limb including the hip, thigh, knee, leg, ankle and foot. An integrated understanding of the human body will be achieved through online learning as well as practical sessions, including the interactive study of digital human cadaveric models and clinical case-studies. This blended approach to learning will facilitate the integration of learning material with contemporary clinical practice, through the correlation of anatomical structure to physiological function. |
| Grade Scheme: | Graded (HD, D, C, P, MF, F, XF) |
| Work Experience Indicator: |
| No work experience |
| Placement Component: | |
| Supplementary Assessment:Yes |
| Where supplementary assessment is available a student must have failed overall in the Unit but gained a final mark of 45 per cent or above, has completed all major assessment tasks (including all sub-components where a task has multiple parts) as specified in the Unit Description and is not eligible for any other form of supplementary assessment |
| Course Level: |
| Level of Unit in Course | AQF Level(s) of Course | | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | | Introductory | | | | | | | | Intermediate | | | | | | | | Advanced | | | | | | |
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| Learning Outcomes: |
| Knowledge: |
| Skills: |
| Application of knowledge and skills: |
| Other outcomes: |
| O1. | Identify and describe the structure and function of the musculoskeletal and nervous systems, from cellular to system level, using correct anatomical terminology. |
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| O2. | Identify and describe the gross anatomy of the skull, vertebral column and lower limb (hip, thigh, knee, leg, ankle and foot) using correct anatomical terminology. |
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| O3. | Describe the basic kinesiology of lower limb joints (hip, knee, leg, ankle and foot), including planes of movement, joint actions, and the role of associated musculature. |
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| O4. | Identify common lower limb anatomical structures and landmarks using medical imaging. |
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| Unit Content: |
Musculoskeletal anatomy and physiology of muscles, bones, joints and ligaments Anatomy, kinesiology and physiology of the hip, thigh, knee, leg, ankle, foot and vertebral column Clinical imaging Cells, tissues, nerves and skin Anatomy and physiology of the nervous system |
| Graduate Attributes: |
| | Learning Outcomes Assessed | Assessment Tasks | Assessment Type | Weighting | Professional Standards |
| 1. |
1, 2, 3 |
2-3 quizzes completed throughout the semester, covering content from preceding weeks. |
Quiz |
45-60% |
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| 2. |
1, 2, 3 |
In-class oral presentation on a topic covered in previous weeks. |
Oral presentation |
10-20% |
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| 3. |
2, 4 |
A flag race assessment identifying and describing anatomical structures on models and images. |
Flag race |
20-40% |
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