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BBHE1001: The Body in Motion: Movement and Control
2026 unit information
This unit will provide a brief introduction to the fundamental concepts of cell biology and cell signalling. It will then introduce the structure (anatomy) and function (physiology) of the human body, focusing on the contributions of the endocrine, musculoskeletal, and nervous systems to maintain a stable internal environment, promoting health and wellbeing across the lifespan. It will explore simple interrelationships between endocrine, musculoskeletal, and nervous systems in performing normal activities of life and set the scene for integration with units exploring other organ systems. It will take an applied approach providing examples of disease states affecting these systems, such as hypothyroidism, osteoporosis and Parkinson’s disease, to lay critical foundations for senior units that consider disease processes in detail.
Unit details and rules
Managing faculty or University school:
Medicine and Health
| Study level | Undergraduate |
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| Academic unit | Department of Medical Sciences |
| Credit points | 6 |
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Prerequisites:
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None |
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Corequisites:
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BBHE1002 |
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None |
| Assumed knowledge:
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None |
At the completion of this unit, you should be able to:
- LO1. Recognize the broad form and function of different cell types and describe the basic cellular mechanisms of their functions
- LO2. Identify and describe the basic organisation and function of the endocrine, musculoskeletal, and nervous systems
- LO3. Explain how foundational physiological principles contribute to functions of the endocrine, musculoskeletal and nervous systems and their inter-relationships
- LO4. Illustrate and explain how disruptions in endocrine, musculoskeletal, and nervous system structure and function affects body homeostasis and can result in symptoms of disease
- LO5. Interact collaboratively with peers in a culture of respect, inclusivity and professionalism and via communication, problem-solving, and reflection, to identify and explain how disease states and treatments affect endocrine, musculoskeletal, and nervous system structure and function
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