| 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: |
| | 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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