Anatomy, physiology and biomechanics (10 cr)

Objective

You can describe the organ systems and basic functions of human body that are essential to your profession.
You can describe the function of organ systems during basic movements and exercise.
You can recognize biomechanical factors and describe their impact on human actions and movements.
You can define the different areas of physical capacity and describe how they are affected by the central functions of the organ system.

Content

How is the human body built up and how does it work?
What are the human organ systems?
What happens in human organ functions during rest and exercise?
What does the physical capacity consist of and how is it influenced by the functions of organ systems?
What are the biomechanical factors and how do they affect human actions and movements?

Course material

Leppäluoto, J., Rintamäki H., Vakkuri O., Vierimaa H. & Lauri T. 2019. Anatomia ja fysiologia: rakenteesta toimintaan. 9., uudistettu painos. Helsinki: Sanoma Pro Oy

Hokkanen M. & Vierimaa H. 2019. Tuki- ja liikuntaelimistön anatomia - Opiskelukirja. Helsinki: Sanoma Pro Oy