This course has been designed to provide a more in depth understanding of the human body and the accompanying physiological process that allow for its optimal functioning. As well as revisiting and expanding on some basic principles such as the skeletal and muscular system, this course provides detailed explanations of some more complex aspects of anatomy such as the heart, the brain and spinal cord and the autonomic nervous system. This course also provides detailed aspects of a number of the physiological functions that occur in the human body. FULLY ACCREDITED AND APPROVED 
What skills are needed to enrol onto this course? There are no previous skills or qualifications reqiuired to register for this study programme. What if I have a question relating to my course? All students on this course will be registered to a personal tutor who is contactable via email or telephone. Details will be in your study pack. How long will this course take to complete? All students have one year to complete this course from date of registration. Average study of 120 hours in total. What exactly is included in the cost of my course? - Accredited course
- Comprehensive study notes
- Full support Mon-Fri
- ASET registration
- Certification
What qualification is awarded upon completion? The course leads to the award of Diploma in Anatomy & Physiology Level 4 from ASET, a leading UK awarding body recognised by the Qualifications and Curriculum Authority. This is a fully recognised qualification. Do I have to sit an exam? No! This course is completed using continual assessment, allowing your tutor to closely monitor your progress every step of the way. Therefore no examination is required. Course syllabus: The Skeletal System - Describe the main functions of the skeletal system
- Identify the types of bone that make up the skeletal system
- Identify the 5 main types of bone classification
- Explain the structure of skeletal tissue
- Describe the development of bone
Joints - What is a joint
- Main types of joint
- Synovial joints – their common characteristics and movement patterns
- Anatomical position
- Degrees of freedom of joints
- Planes of the body
- Training the skeleton
The Muscular System - Identify the three types of muscle tissue
- Properties of skeletal muscle
- Describe the functions of skeletal muscle
- Identify different muscles shapes
- What is the role of the muscle fibres
- Identify the types of muscular contraction
- Identify the structure of skeletal muscles
- Explain the Sliding Filament Theory
- Describe how muscle contraction is initiated
- The all or none law
- Explain how muscle contraction is controlled
The Chemistry of Using Food to provide Energy for the Body - How the food we eat is taken apart and utilised to provide energy
- How food molecules are transported to cells where they will be used
Cellular Energy - describe where the energy to drive cellular activity comes from
- explain what mitochondria are and how they function
- explain where mitochondria are thought to have originated
The Heart - Describe the anatomical position of the heart, its size and its structure
- Explain the passage of blood flow through the heart
- Identify the mechanisms of the heart beat and how it is controlled
- Describe the cardiac cycle
- Describe how the heart is trained
- Identify the main arteries that supply the heart with blood
- Describe the relationship between the heart and blood pressure
The Brain - Summarise the functions of the central nervous system
- Identify the structure and function of the five main parts of the brain
- Explain the function of the ventricles of the brain
- Explain the role of the meninges and cerebrospinal fluid
The Spinal Cord - Explain the structure and function of the spinal cord
- Identify the peripheral nerves
- Explain the type, function and distribution of the twelve cranial nerves
- Explain the function and route of the spinal nerves.
Neurones - Describe the structure of a typical neuron
- Identify different types of neuron and explain their functions
- Explain the function of nerve endings
- Identify the electrical and chemical factors essential in the functioning of nerve tissue
Voluntary and Reflex Actions and the Automatic Nervous System - Explain the anatomical difference between a voluntary movement and a reflex action
- Explain the roles of the sympathetic and parasympathetic nervous systems
- Identify the functions of the autonomic nervous system
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Can I pay the course fees in installments? Yes no problem at all. We have a plan for this course which allows students to pay half now and half next month. Payment plans can only be arranged by calling FREE on 0800 0131030. All payment plans incur a £15.00 admin charge.
What if I receive my course and it’s not suitable? We offer a seven day money back guarantee on this course. If for any reason you are not happy please return it to our office within seven days of receipt and we will refund your money. Please be aware all courses require a signature upon receipt. The seven day period starts from the date it is signed for. No refunds are given after seven days whatever the circumstances. Money back guarantee excludes postage costs. It is also the student’s responsibility to cover return postage costs. All returns must be sent recorded delivery to our trading address shown on the contact us page. |
