Module Information
Module Identifier
BR16320
Module Title
Human Physiological Systems
Academic Year
2025/2026
Co-ordinator
Semester
Semester 1
Reading List
Other Staff
Course Delivery
Assessment
| Assessment Type | Assessment length / details | Proportion |
|---|---|---|
| Semester Assessment | 1.5 Hours MCQ MCQ completed through Blackboard | 50% |
| Semester Assessment | Lab Report 2000 Words | 50% |
| Supplementary Assessment | Lab Report 2000 Words | 50% |
| Supplementary Exam | 1.5 Hours Exam | 50% |
Learning Outcomes
On successful completion of this module students should be able to:
Identify the structures, and functions, of the main physiological systems of the human body
Describe the key theories and principles that explain human movement and function
Collect data in a laboratory environment in a safely and effectively
Communicate via a scientific laboratory report
Brief description
This module will introduce students to the main physiological systems of the body and considers issues such as homeostatic balance and control. The module will provide the basis for development in subsequent modules such as, Sport and Exercise Physiology and Physical Activity for Health
Aims
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Content
• Endocrine system
• Cardiovascular system
-Heart Rate, ECG, blood pressure
• Nervous system
• Respiratory system
-Spirometry
• Muscular system
-Eccentric, Concentric, Isometric
-Length tension, force velocity
• Skeletal system
• Immune and Lymphatic systems
• Cardiovascular system
-Heart Rate, ECG, blood pressure
• Nervous system
• Respiratory system
-Spirometry
• Muscular system
-Eccentric, Concentric, Isometric
-Length tension, force velocity
• Skeletal system
• Immune and Lymphatic systems
Module Skills
| Skills Type | Skills details |
|---|---|
| Adaptability and resilience | Students will be provided with academic and skill challenges during practical sessions and completion of assessment |
| Co-ordinating with others | Laboratory sessions: • Working in groups in laboratory sessions |
| Creative Problem Solving | Completion of assessments (Exam and report) Laboratory sessions |
| Critical and analytical thinking | Completion of assessments (Exam and report) Laboratory sessions |
| Digital capability | Assessment (Exam, online platform and report using MS word, excel) Laboratory sessions • ECG system |
| Professional communication | Assessment (report) |
| Real world sense | Assessment (report, interpreting physiological data) Laboratory sessions: • Working with participants as clients |
| Reflection | Self, peer and lecturer feedback during contact hours |
| Subject Specific Skills | Laboratory sessions: • Measurement of HR and ECG • Blood Pressure • Spirometry • Strength measurement |
Notes
This module is at CQFW Level 4