SE108-4-AU-CO:
Anatomy for Physiotherapy Practice

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The details
2020/21
Sport, Rehabilitation and Exercise Sciences (School of)
Colchester Campus
Autumn
Undergraduate: Level 4
Inactive
Thursday 08 October 2020
Friday 18 December 2020
15
28 November 2019

 

Requisites for this module
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Key module for

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Module description

To introduce the students to the Anatomy of the human body with direct relevance to physiotherapy practice. The module will cover appendicular and axial anatomy and be linked to physiotherapy practice.

Module aims

The module aims to introduce students to the anatomy of the human body with direct relevance to physiotherapy practice.

Module learning outcomes

On successful completion of this module, the student will be able to:

On completion of this module students will be able to:

- Describe the structure and function of the neuro-musculoskeletal systems in the appendicular skeleton and its changes within lifespan development. (Assessed within Viva & MCQ)

- Describe the structure and function of the neuro-musculoskeletal systems in the axial skeleton and its changes within lifespan development. (Assessed within Viva & MCQ)

- Describe the structure of the peripheral and central nervous systems and its changes within lifespan development. (Assessed within MCQ)

Module information

No additional information available.

Learning and teaching methods

Theory and practical sessions with small group sessions and self directed learning and formative assessment. Lectures: Small group sessions exploring musculoskeletal joints and system anatomy . Independent: Preparation for weekly sessions Online: Practice MCQ tests and online activities/discussion fora. Skills: Palpation, surface marking anatomical structure testing

Bibliography

This module does not appear to have a published bibliography.

Assessment items, weightings and deadlines

Coursework / exam Description Deadline Coursework weighting

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

Coursework Exam
100% 0%

Reassessment

Coursework Exam
100% 0%
Module supervisor and teaching staff
Mr Barry Pryer, email: bmpryer@essex.ac.uk.
Barry Pryer, Nicholas Clark, Debbie Miles
School Office, email: sres (Non essex users should add @essex.ac.uk to create the full email address)

 

Availability
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External examiner

Mr Nick Livadas
Teesside University
Senior Lecturer
Resources
Available via Moodle
Of 91 hours, 57 (62.6%) hours available to students:
34 hours not recorded due to service coverage or fault;
0 hours not recorded due to opt-out by lecturer(s).

 

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