Anatomy and Physiology - Advanced Course

This course has been designed to provide a more in depth understanding of the human body and the accompanying physiological process that allow for its optimal functioning.

As well as revisiting and expanding on some basic principles such as the skeletal and muscular system, this course provides detailed explanations of some more complex aspects of anatomy such as the heart, the brain and spinal cord and the autonomic nervous system. This course also provides detailed aspects of a number of the physiological functions that occur in the human body.

The Skeletal System

• Describe the main functions of the skeletal system
• Identify the types of bone that make up the skeletal system
• Identify the 5 main types of bone classification
• Explain the structure of skeletal tissue
• Describe the development of bone

Joints

• What is a joint
• Main types of joint
• Synovial joints – their common characteristics and movement patterns
• Anatomical position
• Degrees of freedom of joints
• Planes of the body
• Training the skeleton

The Muscular System

• Identify the three types of muscle tissue
• Properties of skeletal muscle
• Describe the functions of skeletal muscle
• Identify different muscles shapes
• What is the role of the muscle fibres
• Identify the types of muscular contraction
• Identify the structure of skeletal muscles
• Explain the Sliding Filament Theory
• Describe how muscle contraction is initiated
• The all or none law
• Explain how muscle contraction is controlled

The Chemistry of Using Food to provide Energy for the Body

• How the food we eat is taken apart and utilised to provide energy
• How food molecules are transported to cells where they will be used

Cellular Energy

• describe where the energy to drive cellular activity comes from
• explain what mitochondria are and how they function
• explain where mitochondria are thought to have originated

The Heart

• Describe the anatomical position of the heart, its size and its structure
• Explain the passage of blood flow through the heart
• Identify the mechanisms of the heart beat and how it is controlled
• Describe the cardiac cycle
• Describe how the heart is trained
• Identify the main arteries that supply the heart with blood
• Describe the relationship between the heart and blood pressure

The Brain

• Summarise the functions of the central nervous system
• Identify the structure and function of the five main parts of the brain 
• Explain the function of the ventricles of the brain 
• Explain the role of the meninges and cerebrospinal fluid

The Spinal Cord

• Explain the structure and function of the spinal cord
• Identify the peripheral nerves
• Explain the type, function and distribution of the twelve cranial nerves
• Explain the function and route of the spinal nerves.

Neurones

• Describe the structure of a  typical neuron
• Identify different types of neuron and explain their functions
• Explain the function of nerve endings
• Identify the electrical and chemical factors essential in the functioning of nerve tissue

Voluntary and Reflex Actions and the Automatic Nervous System

• Explain the anatomical difference between a voluntary movement and a reflex action
• Explain the roles of the sympathetic and parasympathetic nervous systems
• Identify the functions of the autonomic nervous system

For a more detailed syllabus on this course, click here

On completion of your course, you will receive two qualifications:

Qualification 1: Anatomy and Physiology - Advanced Diploma

Anatomy and Physiology - Advanced Diploma issued by Stonebridge Associated Colleges, entitling you to use the letters SAC Dip after your name.

Qualification 2: ASET Level 4 Anatomy and Physiology - Advanced Award

This Course leads to an ASET Level 4 Award Certificate for successful learners. That means that it is independantly accredited at a level of learning equivalent to level 4 on the National Qualifications Framework (NFQ) for England, Wales and Northern Ireland (in which case GCSE's are at levels 1 and 2 and A Levels are at level 3).

The Award has been designed by a learning provider to meet specific learners' or employers' requirements and as such is not listed as a qualification on NQF. While the duration, content or assessment may vary from similar national qualifications, in accrediting the programme at level 4, ASET attests that its learning outcomes are at an equivalent level to a level 4 national qualification.

In order to offer our students the most convenient and flexible distance learning courses, Stonebridge Associated College offers you the option to study for your course via two methods:

• 1. Via the traditional paper-based method.
• 2. Through the online method via ElearnUK.

When you study through ElearnUK you can quickly access your course material online and submit all of your question papers to your tutor online, using your unique student account. You have access to all of your course material immediately, and when you submit question papers, your tutor sends you an email containing your results and feedback.

At the end of the course you will receive an award issued by Stonebridge Associated College, and also gain full ASET accreditation for the course.

With this course you will have unlimited access to your own personal tutor who specialises in their field of study. It is your personal tutor's role to ensure that you receive constructive feedback and to deal with any queries you may have. You are more than welcome to telephone, fax or email your personal tutor.

You will also have access to a dedicated and friendly team of administrators and course advisors who offer sound and professional guidance and advice when you need it. This ensures that you will never feel neglected and that you will always succeed!

There is no experience or previous qualifications required for enrolment on this course. It is available to all students, of all academic backgrounds.

This is only an approximate figure and is dependant upon how much time you can dedicate to your studies and how well you grasp the learning concepts in the course material. Furthermore, at the end of each lesson there is a question paper that needs to be completed and returned to your tutor. You should allow at least 1 - 2 hours of study to complete each question paper.

The approximate amount of time required to complete the course is: 110 hrs.

Assessment Method

After each lesson there will be a question paper, which needs to be completed and submitted to your personal tutor for marking. This method of continual assessment ensures that your personal tutor can consistently monitor your progress and provide you with assistance throughout the duration of the course.

What's Included

• All study materials
• Study Guide
• Full Tutor and Admin support
• The course fee includes the ASET registration and certification fee (valued at up to £30.00).

What is ASET

ASET is a recognised National Awarding Body.

This course is accredited by ASET. ASET are a leading National Awarding Body, recognised in the U.K by the Department for Education and Skills (DfEs), Learning Skills Council (LSC) and the Qualifications & Curriculum Authority (QCA). ASET specialise in providing, quality-assuring and certificating vocational learning programmes.

For more information on this award, click here

Professional Membership

On completion of this course students can apply for membership to the Society for Holistic Therapists and Coaches (SHTC), a professional body who are dedicated to recognised standards of qualification and practice - students will also be able to use the initials 'SHTC' after their names.

For more information please visit the SHTC website at www.societytherapistscoaches.com