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Overview
This course will give you a broad overview of the major systems of the body, either for your own understanding of the human body and/or allowing you to explore further courses focusing on massage, aromatherapy, and reflexology.
The class consists of gaining knowledge of the body systems including: integumentary (skin), skeletal, muscular, circulatory, respiratory and lymphatic to understand how each system interacts with others to allow the body to run at its optimum.
This unit also gives the opportunity to discover how different treatments benefit the different systems within the human body.
On completion of this course, you can access our practical evening classes such as body massage, reflexology, aromatherapy (when we are able to run them again).
Minimum entry requirements
- A background in human biology whilst not essential is beneficial. This may be through previous qualifications and/or experience.
- If English is not your first language you will need to provide evidence that you have achieved ESOL Intermediate Level 2 (or equivalent).
What you study
You will study the various body systems:
- Integumentary (skin, hair & nails).
- Skeletal.
- Muscular.
- Circulatory.
- Respiratory.
- Lymphatic.
- Endocrine.
- Urinary.
- Reproductive.
- Nervous.
- Digestive.
- Immune.
You will also study therapy treatments which can benefit Body Systems.
After the course
This qualification in Anatomy & Physiology may be useful in many different career areas, but particularly in beauty and complementary therapy. Successful students will often progress on to other courses, eg Body Massage.
Continuing Study
Following successful completion of this course you can apply for Body Massage and then progress to other therapies such as Aromatherapy and/or Reflexology.
How the course is taught
The course is taught fully online via zoom or teams every Tuesday. Your lecturer will use various teaching methods including Powerpoint, KAHOOT, Clickview clips, films, worksheets, quizzes and online group discussion.
Materials
All materials will be provided. These will be mainly in electronic format through access to the College’s Virtual Learning Environment and further reading and useful websites will be recommended by your lecturer.