FYB1200 Anatomy and Physiology - II Course description

Physiotherapists must be able to assess physical capacity, and to plan, implement and evaluate measures that are intended to promote physical condition and functioning. These tasks require knowledge about the body’s normal physiological processes at rest and work, and knowledge about the body’s ability to adapt, i.e. how the body’s physiology and structure adapt to various external stimuli and different types of strain and loads. The course emphasises the relationship between structure and function in the cardiovascular system, respiratory system and endocrine system, as well as the interaction between organ systems and the body’s ability to adapt.

The student must have been admitted to the study programme.

After completing the course, the student should have the following learning outcomes defined in terms of knowledge, skills and general competence:

Knowledge

The student can

• describe anatomical structures related to the cardiovascular system and respiratory system
• describe the relationship between structure and function in the cardiovascular system, respiratory system, and explain the interaction between these systems
• describe the mechanisms and functions of the digestive system and the endocrine system
• describe homeostatic mechanisms and other controlling mechanisms wich are sentral in regulating bodily processes and how different bodily systems cooperate to regulate bodily functions
• explain healing mechanisms after tissue damage
• explain the mechanisms of the body’s temperature regulation
• explain energy metabolism and basic nutritional physiology
• explain important testing principles in exercise physiology
• describe anatomical and physiological changes across the lifespan

Skills

The student can

• explain how nutrition and physical activity affect physiological energy metabolism
• explain physiological processes at rest and during physical activity, as well as the body’s ability to adapt to different types of strains and loads

The work and teaching methods include self-study, group work, seminars, lectures and practical skills training.

None

Supervised individual written exam, multiple choice, 2 hours.

No aids are permitted.

Grade scale A-F

Admission to the programme.

After completing the course, the student should have the following learning outcomes defined in terms of knowledge, skills and general competence:

Knowledge

The student

• can identify and compare the most common methods used in qualitative and quantitative research
• can discuss the most common theories of science and the relationship between theory of science and research method

Skills

The student

• can identify different types of clinical questions, such as questions about effect and prognosis, and knows which study design is most suitable for answering different clinical questions
• can critically assess research articles
• can understand the choice of different qualitative and quantitative analysis methods and can interpret the results
• can identify and discuss issues related to research ethics

General competence

The student

• can analyse relevant academic, professional and issues related to research ethics and propose solutions
• can disseminate research results of relevance to the discipline
• can analyse academic problems on the basis of the history, traditions, distinctive character and place in society of the health sciences