Anatomia ja Fysiologia (5cr)

Objective

The objectives are that you:
- Understand the structure of the human body and the function of different organs.
- Are able to apply the knowledge base in customer-oriented promotion of movement and health and strengthening physical activity behavior.
- Are able to describe, apply and connect the body's key physiological and pathophysiological processes from the cellular level to the level of organ systems and understand the regulation of these processes.

Content

Anatomy 2 credits:
Structure of the musculoskeletal system (bones, muscles)
Anatomical terms and concepts

Physiology 3 credits:
Function of the respiratory and circulatory systems
Function of the nervous and sensory systems
Function of skeletal muscles
Function of the digestive system
Function of the urinary system
Function of the endocrine system and hormone secretion
Function of the immune system

Materials

Learning materials can be found in Reppu

Literature used in the course: Leppäluoto J, Rintamäki H, Vakkuri O, Vierimaa H, Lauri T. (2019) Anatomy and physiology - from structure to function.

Previous editions are also suitable.

Assessment criteria, excellent (5)

You master the content of the main themes in detail, and understand the connections between the functions of different organ systems and regulatory systems. You master the principles of basic measurements of body functions, the interpretation of their results, and you are able to analyze the state of the body. You are able to apply information in a customer-oriented manner.

Assessment criteria, good (3)

You know the contents of the main themes, the functions of the musculoskeletal system, the respiratory and circulatory systems, and their connections to regulatory systems. You master the principles of basic measurements of body functions, but there is room for improvement in interpretation and thus in analyzing the state of the body. You are able to utilize basic information in a customer-oriented manner.

Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1)

You have a basic understanding of the contents of the main themes. In particular, you have a good understanding of the structure and function of the musculoskeletal system, as well as the respiratory and circulatory systems. However, there are shortcomings in understanding the interaction of different organ systems.
You understand the basics of measuring body functions, but there are shortcomings in interpreting and analyzing the state of the body and managing details, but you are able to work safely with clients..

Execution methods

Full-time students have face-to-face instruction according to the timetable.
Mixed-mode students have face-to-face or distance learning during teaching hours according to the timetable.

Accomplishment methods

Participation in face-to-face teaching
Independent work
Group assignments

The course consists of anatomy (2 credits) and physiology (3 credits) modules. In each module, exams serve as proof of competence (the anatomy part is divided into two separate exams). The course grade is determined as the weighted average of the anatomy and physiology exams. Anatomy counts for 40% of the course assessment and physiology counts for 60%.