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LP10396: Anatomy and physiology for coaches

Follow this link for further information on academic years Academic Year: 2012/3
Further information on owning departmentsOwning Department/School: Department for Health (administered by the Learning Partnerships Office)
Further information on credits Credits: 3
Further information on unit levels Level: Certificate (FHEQ level 4)
Further information on teaching periods Period: Semester 1 at City of Bath College
Semester 1 at Weston College
Further information on unit assessment Assessment: EX 100%
Further information on supplementary assessment Supplementary Assessment: Like-for-like reassessment (where allowed by programme regulations)
Further information on requisites Requisites:
Further information on descriptions Description: Aims:
The aim of this unit is to explore the structure, function and movement capabilities of the body via the skeletal, muscular and cardio-respiratory systems. Understanding of the subject matter from lectures and assessments will ensure a rounded knowledge base for developing coaches.

Learning Outcomes:
At the end of this unit the students will be able to:
* Identify and outline the structure and functions of the skeletal, muscular and cardio-respiratory systems;
* Identify and outline the effects of training on the above systems.

Skills:
Intellectual
* Improve own learning (F)
* Apply theory to practice (T, F, A)
* Preparation for examination (F, A)
Professional
* Work independently and autonomously (F)
Key Skills
* Preparation for examination (F, A)
* Work logically and systematically (F)
Practical
* Time Management (F, A)
* Prioritising time and tasks (F, A)

Content:
Anatomical terms and features of the human skeleton;
Bones and Joints - Axial and Appendicular skeleton, regions of the spine, classification of bones and joints, joint movements;
Muscles and muscle actions - Types and structure of muscles, major muscles of the human body, muscle actions and muscular contraction, muscle force and motor unit recruitment;
Structure and function of the heart - the heart, cardiac cycle, heart rate, stroke volume, cardiac cycle;
Structure and function of the vasculature system - arteries, veins, capillaries, gaseous exchange, circulatory system;
Structure and function of the respiratory system - respiration and the breathing action, muscles associated with breathing, lung volumes;
Short and long term effects of training on the above systems.
Further information on programme availabilityProgramme availability:

LP10396 is Compulsory on the following programmes:

Programmes administered by the Learning Partnerships Office
  • UHHL-DFF05 : FdSc Sport (Coaching) (Full-time at City of Bath College) - Year 1
  • UHHL-LFF05 : FdSc Sport (Coaching) (Full-time at Weston College) - Year 1

Notes:
* This unit catalogue is applicable for the 2012/13 academic year only. Students continuing their studies into 2013/14 and beyond should not assume that this unit will be available in future years in the format displayed here for 2012/13.
* Programmes and units are subject to change at any time, in accordance with normal University procedures.
* Availability of units will be subject to constraints such as staff availability, minimum and maximum group sizes, and timetabling factors as well as a student's ability to meet any pre-requisite rules.