REHB5604 – Human Anatomy and Physiology
Module code
REHB5604
Module title
Human Anatomy and Physiology
Prescription
The aim of this course is to develop the knowledge, skills and attributes to understand human anatomy and physiology in relation to massage therapy.
NZQA Level
Level 5
NZQA Credits
15
Delivery method
- Web-Enhanced
Learning hours
- Total learning hours
- 150
Resources required
- Learning Outcomes
- LO1 Examine the chemistry, cell structure, and tissues of the human body and its relevance to massage therapy practice.
LO2 Describe the normal structure and functions of body systems and their relevance to massage therapy practice.
LO3 Describe the fascial system and its relevance to massage therapy practice. - Assessment Criteria
- Assessment in this course is achievement-based. Aakonga must submit all specified assessment items and obtain at least 50% overall in order to pass this course.
- Content
- - Levels of structural organization in the body
- Structural components and major functions of a generalised human cell
- Structure and functions and typical locations of the four principal types of tissue found in the human body
- Normal anatomy physiological functioning of each of the human body systems including their relationship to homeostasis: integumentary, muscular, skeletal, nervous, endocrine, cardiovascular, respiratory, immune, metabolic, digestive, urinary, lymphatic, and reproductive systems
- Physiological basis - effects of massage therapy: structural/mechanical, connective tissue, neuroendocrine and physiologic /reflexive influences
- Introduction to the structure and function of the fascial system
- Structure
- Function
- Relevance to massage therapy - Teaching and Learning Strategy
- Learning and teaching activities will employ a range of elements drawn from approved methods to align with the context of the learning (delivery mode, regional specific requirement, etc.) and any particular needs of the group of aakonga.
- Learning and Teaching Resource
- All required and recommended resources are advised to aakonga via course outlines.
