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BMA1011 · Foundations of anatomy and physiology for health practice 1
2026 Handbook6 credit pointsLevel 1School of Biomedical Sciences
Last checked: 23 Aug 2026 UTCOverview
This unit is the first of two units designed to educate allied health and health science students about the anatomical structures and physiological functions of the systems of the human body. You will be introduced to the structural and functional relationships of the integumentary, musculoskeletal and nervous systems and how they work together to maintain homeostasis. Throughout the unit, real world connections will be made with the systems addressed so that you will understand the relevance of the topics included in the unit to the health and human science disciplines. This unit will be taught using a combination of online and face-to-face classes that emphasise the use of active and collaborative learning to promote student understanding and engagement.
Offerings
| Campus | Teaching period | Mode |
|---|---|---|
| Peninsula | First semester | Teaching activities are on-campus (ON-CAMPUS) |
| Caulfield | First semester | Teaching activities are on-campus (ON-CAMPUS) |
Assessment
The Handbook lists an examination for this unit.
| # | Assessment | Type | Weight | Hurdle |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Workshop team assessment | Project | 20% | Competency |
| 2 | Anatomy flag race | Demonstration | 15% | — |
| 3 | Learning journal (1,500 words) | Portfolio | 25% | — |
| 4 | End of semester exam (2 hours and 10 mins) | Examination | 40% | — |
Assessment in this unit includes hurdle assessment tasks. Failure of any hurdle assessment task may result in failure of the unit.
Assessment details may change. Please refer to the assessment information in Moodle closer to the start of the teaching period.
Requisites
prohibitions
- BMA1901 — Human structure and function 1
Learning outcomes
- Explain the biochemical, cellular and tissue organisation that underpins the anatomical and physiological function of the human body and how it contributes to homeostasis.
- Discuss the roles of the integumentary, skeletal and muscular systems and how they support, protect and move the body.
- Describe the neuronal mechanisms and pathways that underpin the sensory, integrative and responsive functions of the human body.
- Integrate your anatomical and physiological understanding of body systems and apply this knowledge to health-based case studies.
- Interact with team-members and unit content in a thoughtful manner that facilitates the development of communication, reflection, research and problem solving skills.
Workload
5 - 6 contact hours per week (lectures, tutorials, workshops and practicals), 5 - 6 hours private study per week. You will be expected to complete online pre and post work in a case-based learning setting that will be followed up in face-to-face classes.
| Activity | Duration |
|---|---|
| Workshops | 24 hours |
| Lectures | — |
| Assessments | 3 hours |
| Tutorials | 24 hours |
| Applied sessions | 2 hours |
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