Module Code - Title:
SS4202
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INTRODUCTION TO MAJOR PHYSIOLOGICAL SYSTEMS
Year Last Offered:
2025/6
Hours Per Week:
Grading Type:
N
Prerequisite Modules:
Rationale and Purpose of the Module:
A thorough understanding of how the body functions underpins all subject areas in the study of sport, exercise sciences and physiotherapy. Physiology (from Greek Physio meaning nature and -logy meaning the study of) deals with the coordinated activities of cells, tissues, organs and systems. In this module students are introduced to the basic structures and functions of human physiological systems and the integration of these systems to maintain homeostasis.
Learning Outcomes:
Cognitive (Knowledge, Understanding, Application, Analysis, Evaluation, Synthesis)
1. Define key concepts in physiology.
2. Describe and illustrate the key anatomical structures of each of the systems: nervous, musculoskeletal, cardiovascular, respiratory, endocrine, gastrointestinal, urinary and immune.
3. Understand the physiological processes in each system and their contribution to homeostasis.
4. Integrate knowledge from several systems.
5. Combine theoretical data with laboratory results to explain physiological processes.
Affective (Attitudes and Values)
NA
Psychomotor (Physical Skills)
6. Demonstrate safety and competence in taking human physiological measurements.
How the Module will be Taught and what will be the Learning Experiences of the Students:
2 hours formal lecture a week
2 hours practical laboratory
1 hour per week tutroial support
Research Findings Incorporated in to the Syllabus (If Relevant):
Prime Texts:
Widmaier (2006)
Vander's Physiology
, McGraw Hill
Other Relevant Texts:
Programme(s) in which this Module is Offered:
Semester(s) Module is Offered:
Module Leader:
Brian.Carson@ul.ie