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Anatomy and Physiology for Health & Nutrition 1
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HEALT1121 - Anatomy and Physiology for Health & Nutrition 1
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<p>This unit is one of two units that provide important knowledge of human structure and function relevant to health and nutrition. The biological basis of human health and the working of the human body will be explored, initially examining organisation of the body and then exploring anatomy and physiology from cells to tissues to organ systems. The unit encourages students to understand how dietary choices and consumption patterns impact normal body system development, structure and function. Topics include: organisation of the human body from chemical and cellular basics to body systems; the maintenance of homeostasis; the structure and function of the musculoskeletal system; the structure and the major integrative functions of the nervous, cardiovascular, respiratory and reproductive systems.</p>
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<p>•Introduction to the Human Body: Organisation and Cavities<br>
•Cells, Tissues and Homeostasis<br>
•Skeletal System: Bone Tissue, Axial and Appendicular Skeleton<br>
•Muscular System: Muscle Tissue, Macroscopic and Molecular Structure of skeletal muscle and Joints<br>
•Nervous System: Neural Tissue, Central & Peripheral Nervous Systems<br>
•Heart: Structure & Function, Cardiac Cycle & Electrical Activity<br>
•The Circulatory System: Blood, Blood Vessels & Blood Pressure Regulation<br>
•The Respiratory System: Structure & Function, Pulmonary Ventilation & Gas Exchange</p>
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<p>Where supplementary assessment is available a student must have failed overall in the Unit but gained a final mark of 45 per cent or above, has completed all major assessment tasks (including all sub-components where a task has multiple parts) as specified in the Unit Description and is not eligible for any other form of supplementary assessment.</p>
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Unit description
<p>This unit is one of two units that provide important knowledge of human structure and function relevant to health and nutrition. The biological basis of human health and the working of the human body will be explored, initially examining organisation of the body and then exploring anatomy and physiology from cells to tissues to organ systems. The unit encourages students to understand how dietary choices and consumption patterns impact normal body system development, structure and function. Topics include: organisation of the human body from chemical and cellular basics to body systems; the maintenance of homeostasis; the structure and function of the musculoskeletal system; the structure and the major integrative functions of the nervous, cardiovascular, respiratory and reproductive systems.</p>
Unit content
<p>•Introduction to the Human Body: Organisation and Cavities<br> •Cells, Tissues and Homeostasis<br> •Skeletal System: Bone Tissue, Axial and Appendicular Skeleton<br> •Muscular System: Muscle Tissue, Macroscopic and Molecular Structure of skeletal muscle and Joints<br> •Nervous System: Neural Tissue, Central & Peripheral Nervous Systems<br> •Heart: Structure & Function, Cardiac Cycle & Electrical Activity<br> •The Circulatory System: Blood, Blood Vessels & Blood Pressure Regulation<br> •The Respiratory System: Structure & Function, Pulmonary Ventilation & Gas Exchange</p>
Key information
Institute / school:
Institute of Health and Wellbeing
Discipline:
Nursing
Study level:
Undergraduate
Credit points:
15
EFTSL:
0.125
Field of education:
010913 - Human Biology
Grade scheme:
Graded (e.g. HD, D, C, etc)
Placement component:
No
Fee information:
<a href="http://www.federation.edu.au/locate/unit/healt1121">View unit fees</a>
Requisites
Prerequisite
None
Corequisite
None
Exclusion
<p>must not have completed all of "<a href="/ords/r/curriculum/catalogue/course?p6_code=HEALT1111" target="_blank">HEALT1111</a>" / "<a href="/ords/r/curriculum/catalogue/course?p6_code=SCBIO1020" target="_blank">SCBIO1020</a>"</p>
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Learning outcomes
<p>On successful completion of this unit, students are expected to gain the following [K]nowledge, [S]kills and [A]pplication of knowledge & skills</p>
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<p>Describe basic chemical composition, functions and organisation of the human body and how they contribute to homeostasis under normal conditions.</p>
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<p>Identify and describe major anatomical structures of specific body systems including the Musculoskeletal, Central and Peripheral Nervous, Circulatory and Respiratory systems of the human body.</p>
K3
<p>Explain the general impact of nutritional practices on normal development and functioning of body systems.</p>
S1
<p>Relate the concept of homeostasis to physiological processes.</p>
S2
<p>Apply underlying physiological principles to health and nutrition.</p>
S3
<p>Evaluate health and nutrition data relevant to the functioning of various body systems.</p>
A1
<p>Demonstrate accurate use of terminology related to human anatomy and physiology for communication in a health context.</p>
A2
<p>Predict the relationship between anatomical and physiological structures, or events, and causal nutritional factors with potential impact to human health.</p>
A3
<p>Demonstrate and apply a framework for assessing nutritional impacts on the functioning of various body systems in practical settings.</p>
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<p>Students participate in and complete Applied Activity Tasks. Participation can involve undertaking applied activities, analysing scenarios, engaging in forums, generating, collating, and interpreting data and completing worksheets to address their competency and comprehension of the work being undertaken.</p>
<p>Applied Activities: Participation and Completion</p>
<p>20-40%</p>
K1, K2, K3, S1, S2, S3, A1, A2, A3
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<p>Student-directed online learning tasks using multimedia approaches to assess knowledge and skills as they relate to structure and function of the human body</p>
<p>Online quizzes</p>
<p>20-40%</p>
K1, K2, K3
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<p>Online theory test covering all learning outcomes, completed at the end-of-semester. Questions assess students’ knowledge and skills as they relate to structure and function of body systems and nutritional impacts on these systems</p>
<p>End of semester theory test</p>
<p>30-50%</p>
K1, K2, K3, S1, S2, S3, A1, A2, A3
Supplementary assessment available:
Yes
Supplementary assessment information:
<p>Where supplementary assessment is available a student must have failed overall in the Unit but gained a final mark of 45 per cent or above, has completed all major assessment tasks (including all sub-components where a task has multiple parts) as specified in the Unit Description and is not eligible for any other form of supplementary assessment.</p>
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FedTASK 1: Interpersonal
The ability to effectively communicate, interact and work with others both individually and in groups.
FedTASK 2: Leadership
The ability to apply professional skills and behaviours in leading others.
FedTASK 3: Critical Thinking and Creativity
The ability to work in complexity and ambiguity using imagination to create new ideas.
FedTASK 4: Digital Literacy
The ability to work fluently across a range of tools and applications to achieve a range of skills.
FedTASK 5: Sustainable and Ethical Mindset
The ability to consider and assess the consequences and impact of ideas and actions in enacting ethical and sustainable decisions.
FedTASK
<p>Federation University recognises that students require key transferable employability skills to prepare them for their future workplace and society. FedTASKs (<strong>T</strong>ransferable <strong>A</strong>ttributes <strong>S</strong>kills and <strong>K</strong>nowledge) provide a targeted focus on five key, transferable Attributes, Skills, and Knowledge that are embedded within curriculum, developed gradually towards successful measures and interlinked with cross-discipline and co-operative learning opportunities.</p>
Key information
Institute / school:
Institute of Health and Wellbeing
Discipline:
Nursing
Study level:
Undergraduate
Credit points:
15
EFTSL:
0.125
Field of education:
010913 - Human Biology
Grade scheme:
Graded (e.g. HD, D, C, etc)
Placement component:
No
Fee information:
<a href="http://www.federation.edu.au/locate/unit/healt1121">View unit fees</a>
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