SE117-4-AU-CO:
Applied Anatomy and Pathophysiology
2026/27
Sport, Rehabilitation and Exercise Sciences (School of)
Colchester Campus
Autumn
Undergraduate: Level 4
Current
Thursday 08 October 2026
Friday 18 December 2026
30
19 August 2025
Requisites for this module
(none)
(none)
(none)
(none)
(none)
This module will allow students to develop their knowledge and understanding of the pathophysiology and anatomy of the human body. This will allow students to consider the impact of pathophysiology on structure, function and wellbeing of the individual.
The aims of this module are:
- To develop knowledge and understanding of the pathophysiology and anatomy of the human body
- To link this knowledge and understanding to the impact on structure, function and wellbeing of the individual
By the end of this module, students will be expected to be able to:
- Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of the key functions of relevant body systems
- Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of the interaction between body systems
- Demonstrate understanding of the impact of pathological changes in the body systems and the impact on wellbeing
- Develop an awareness of the spectrum of anatomical and physiological presentations
Indicative Syllabus:
- Structure and function of relevant systems
- Systems pathophysiology in relation to prevalent conditions
- Inflammation, healing and tissue repair
- Pain
- Changes through lifespan
This module will be delivered via:
- Up to two hours of independent pre-session preparation per week.
- Up to four, two to three hour mixed theory and practical laboratory sessions per week.
For specific information, please see the module timetable and module guide.
Students are expected to undertake preparation activities (e.g. reading, anatomy software) and to be prepared to engage in discussion and practical activities. As this module includes clinical and practical skills, students must adhere to the ‘Professional Clinical Appearance Code of Practice’ in all practical sessions.
This module does not appear to have any essential texts. To see non - essential items, please refer to the module's
reading list.
Assessment items, weightings and deadlines
| Coursework / exam |
Description |
Deadline |
Coursework weighting |
| Coursework |
Moodle-delivered Test |
|
100% |
Additional coursework information
The coursework comprises a single Moodle-delivered test with random allocation of questions from a bank covering all of the taught content from the module. This will be a closed book in-person timed test, which is invigilated.
Exam format definitions
- Remote, open book: Your exam will take place remotely via an online learning platform. You may refer to any physical or electronic materials during the exam.
- In-person, open book: Your exam will take place on campus under invigilation. You may refer to any physical materials such as paper study notes or a textbook during the exam. Electronic devices may not be used in the exam.
- In-person, open book (restricted): The exam will take place on campus under invigilation. You may refer only to specific physical materials such as a named textbook during the exam. Permitted materials will be specified by your department. Electronic devices may not be used in the exam.
- In-person, closed book: The exam will take place on campus under invigilation. You may not refer to any physical materials or electronic devices during the exam. There may be times when a paper dictionary,
for example, may be permitted in an otherwise closed book exam. Any exceptions will be specified by your department.
Your department will provide further guidance before your exams.
Overall assessment
Reassessment
Module supervisor and teaching staff
Mr James Roberts, email: j.roberts@essex.ac.uk.
Jo Etherton, Jackie Clarke, Izzie Easton, Adrian Mallows, Deborah Miles, Jay Matthams, Kate Pittaccio
j.roberts@essex.ac.uk
SRES Office, email: sres (Non essex users should add @essex.ac.uk to create the full email address)
No
No
No
No external examiner information available for this module.
Available via Moodle
No lecture recording information available for this module.
Disclaimer: The University makes every effort to ensure that this information on its Module Directory is accurate and up-to-date. Exceptionally it can
be necessary to make changes, for example to programmes, modules, facilities or fees. Examples of such reasons might include a change of law or regulatory requirements,
industrial action, lack of demand, departure of key personnel, change in government policy, or withdrawal/reduction of funding. Changes to modules may for example consist
of variations to the content and method of delivery or assessment of modules and other services, to discontinue modules and other services and to merge or combine modules.
The University will endeavour to keep such changes to a minimum, and will also keep students informed appropriately by updating our programme specifications and module directory.
The full Procedures, Rules and Regulations of the University governing how it operates are set out in the Charter, Statutes and Ordinances and in the University Regulations, Policy and Procedures.