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Archived Version 2020 - 2021

Module Title	Anatomy & Functional Anatomy
Module Code	SS202
School	School of Health & Human Performance
Online Module Resources
Module Co-ordinator	Dr Davide Susta	Office Number	A144b
NFQ level	8	Credit Rating	5
Pre-requisite	None
Co-requisite	None
Compatibles	None
Incompatibles	None

Description

This module is to introduce the student to anatomy and functional anatomy of the human body. Topics covered will include: Musculoskeletal Systems (functional anatomy) Cardiopulmonary and Vascular Systems, Lymphatic System, Central and Peripheral Nervous System, Nutrition System, Endocrine System, Urinary System.

Learning Outcomes

1. Name anatomical structures, organs and systems and in particular muscles, joints and bones involved in common sport movements
2. Describe human body anatomy, in particular joints, muscles and bones in terms of structure and function
3. Describe human body's structures and relationships
4. Associate muscles and joints to specific movements

*Type*	*Hours*	*Description*
Workload	Full-time hours per semester
Lecture	32	No Description
Independent Study	78	No Description
Assignment Completion	15	No Description
Total Workload: 125

All module information is indicative and subject to change. For further information,students are advised to refer to the University's Marks and Standards and Programme Specific Regulations at: http://www.dcu.ie/registry/examinations/index.shtml

Indicative Content and Learning Activities

Mechanical functioning of muscle and connective tissue

Mechanical functioning of the joints

Muscles' role in determining body's movements

Musculo-skeletal mechanisms of overloading and inury

Assessment Breakdown
Continuous Assessment	100%	Examination Weight	0%

Type	Description	% of total	Assessment Date
Course Work Breakdown

Reassessment Requirement
Resit arrangements are explained by the following categories; 1 = A resit is available for all components of the module 2 = No resit is available for 100% continuous assessment module 3 = No resit is available for the continuous assessment component
Unavailable

Indicative Reading List

Nigel P. Palastanga, Roger Soames, Dot Palastanga: 2008, Anatomy and human movement pocketbook, Churchill Livingstone, Edinburgh, ISBN:978-0-443-06912-3
Tortora, Gerard J; Derrickson, Bryan: 2010, Essentials of anatomy and physiology, Paperback, Book. English. 8th ed. Published Hoboken, N.J.: Wiley, c2010, Hoboken, N.J.: Wiley, 0470418850

Other Resources

None

Programme or List of Programmes

SHSA	Study Abroad (Science & Health)
SHSAO	Study Abroad (Science & Health)
SSH	BSc Sport Science and Health

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