| Effective Term: | 2025/05 |
| 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 |
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| Brief description of the Unit |
This unit 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 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: |
| K1. | Identify and describe the structure and function of the musculoskeletal and nervous systems |
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| K2. | Identify and describe the gross anatomy of the skull, vertebral column and the lower limb, including the hip, thigh, knee, leg, ankle and foot |
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| K3. | Discuss the relationship between the organisational levels of the human body from the cellular to the organ level |
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| K4. | Explain the fundamental science of selected imaging techniques |
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| K5. | Explain the basic kinesiology of the joints of the lower limb |
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| Skills: |
| S1. | Relate the concept of homeostasis to physiological processes |
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| S2. | Demonstrate an understanding of imaging principles to the interpretation of ultrasound, radiographic and MRI images |
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| S3. | Apply underlying physiological principles to the care of a client in a practical scenario |
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| S4. | Collate and evaluate clinical data relevant to the functioning of various body systems |
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| Application of knowledge and skills: |
| A1. | Apply anatomical and physiological knowledge to physiotherapy |
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| A2. | Assess and interpret selected imaging techniques with an applied understanding of the underpinning science |
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| Unit Content: |
The Physiotherapy Board of Australia (PBA) Code of Conduct (2014); Physiotherapy practice thresholds in Australia and Aotearoa New Zealand (2015) and National Safety and Quality Health Service (NSQHS) Standards (2017) have substantially informed the syllabus/content of this unit.
• 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
• Introduction to clinical imaging
• Cells, tissues, nerves and skin
• Anatomy and physiology of the nervous system |
| Graduate Attributes: |
| Federation University recognises that students require key transferable employability skills to prepare them for their future workplace and society. FEDTASKS (Transferable Attributes Skills and Knowledge) provide a targeted focus on five key transferable Attributes, Skills, and Knowledge that are be embedded within curriculum, developed gradually towards successful measures and interlinked with cross-discipline and Co-operative Learning opportunities. One or more FEDTASK, transferable Attributes, Skills or Knowledge must be evident in the specified learning outcomes and assessment for each FedUni Unit, and all must be directly assessed in each Course.
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| FED TASK and descriptor | Development and acquisition of FEDTASKS in the Unit | | Level | FEDTASK 1
Interpersonal | Students will demonstrate the ability to effectively communicate, inter-act and work with others both individually and in groups. Students will be required to display skills in-person and/or online in: • Using effective verbal and non-verbal communication • Listening for meaning and influencing via active listening • Showing empathy for others • Negotiating and demonstrating conflict resolution skills • Working respectfully in cross-cultural and diverse teams. | Level 1 - Students require directions and boundaries from mentor | FEDTASK 2
Leadership | Students will demonstrate the ability to apply professional skills and behaviours in leading others. Students will be required to display skills in: • Creating a collegial environment • Showing self -awareness and the ability to self-reflect • Inspiring and convincing others • Making informed decisions • Displaying initiative | N/A - Not Applicable | FEDTASK 3
Critical Thinking and Creativity | Students will demonstrate an ability to work in complexity and ambiguity using the imagination to create new ideas. Students will be required to display skills in: • Reflecting critically • Evaluating ideas, concepts and information • Considering alternative perspectives to refine ideas • Challenging conventional thinking to clarify concepts • Forming creative solutions in problem solving. | Level 1 - Students require directions and boundaries from mentor | FEDTASK 4
Digital Literacy | Students will demonstrate the ability to work fluently across a range of tools, platforms and applications to achieve a range of tasks. Students will be required to display skills in: • Finding, evaluating, managing, curating, organising and sharing digital information • Collating, managing, accessing and using digital data securely • Receiving and responding to messages in a range of digital media • Contributing actively to digital teams and working groups • Participating in and benefiting from digital learning opportunities. | N/A - Not Applicable | FEDTASK 5
Sustainable and Ethical Mindset | Students will demonstrate the ability to consider and assess the consequences and impact of ideas and actions in enacting ethical and sustainable decisions. Students will be required to display skills in: • Making informed judgments that consider the impact of devising solutions in global economic environmental and societal contexts • Committing to social responsibility as a professional and a citizen • Evaluating ethical, socially responsible and/or sustainable challenges and generating and articulating responses • Embracing lifelong, life-wide and life-deep learning to be open to diverse others • Implementing required actions to foster sustainability in their professional and personal life. | N/A - Not Applicable |
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| | Learning Outcomes Assessed | Assessment Tasks | Assessment Type | Weighting | | 1. | K1, K2, K3, K4, S1, S2, S3, S4 | Quiz based on lesson content delivered with a focus on anatomy and physiology. - (Early Intervention Task) | Quiz | 5-15% | | 2. | K1, K2, K4, S1, S2, S3, S4 | Quiz based on lesson content delivered with a focus on anatomy and physiology. - (Mid Semester) | Quiz | 5-15% | | 3. | K1, K5, A1 | Oral presentation on a revision topic | Oral | 5-15% | | 4. | K1, K2, K3, S2, S3, A1, A2 | Flag race styled assessment based on lesson content delivered with a focus on laboratory tasks and fundamental knowledge | Practical Examination | 20-40% | | 5. | K1, K2, K3, K4, S1, S2, S3, S4 | Written examination covering all learning outcomes | End of Semester Examination | 30-50% |
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