PEC 123 - Anatomy for Coaching
Course Department: Business
Last Date of Approval: Fall 2021
1 Credits
Total Lecture Hours: 15
Total Lab Hours: 0
Total Clinical Hours: 0
Total Work-Based Experience Hours: 0
Course Description:
This one (1) credit hour course will provide a basic knowledge of the structure and function of the human body in relation to physical activity. This one (1) hour credit course meets the requirement for the Structure and Function component for coaching authorization as required by the Iowa Department of Education. This one (1) hour credit course focuses on the four (4) main body systems that are appropriate to physical activity: (1) skeletal system, (2) muscular system, (3) circulatory system, and (4) respiratory system.
Prerequisites/Corequisites: None
Mode(s) of Instruction: online
Credit for Prior Learning: There are no Credit for Prior Learning opportunities for this course.
Course Fees: None
Common Course Assessment(s): None
Student Learning Outcomes and Objectives:
Student Learning Outcomes:
- Describe the various bones of the axial and appendicular system.
- Describe the various muscles of the skeletal muscular system.
- Describe the various organs of the respiratory system.
- Calculate selected methods for measuring body composition.
Course Objectives:
Topic One: After successfully completing this unit (Chapters 1 and 3), the student will be able to:
- Acquire and verbalize the necessary terms for introductory anatomy.
- Identify major types of connective tissue.
- Identify the major types of muscle tissue.
Topic Two: After successfully completing this unit (Chapter 6), the student will be able to:
- Understand the functions of the skeletal system.
- Develop a working knowledge of the skeletal system.
Topic Three: After successfully completing this unit (Chapter 7), the student will be able to:
- Compare the structure and function of the three types of muscle.
- Identify the functions of the major muscles of the body.
- Explain the most common types of muscle movement.
- Examine and analyze credible sources on a selected topic.
Topic Four: After successfully completing this unit (Chapters 11 and 12), the student will be able to:
- List the elements of blood and identify the most important function of each.
- Discuss ABO and Rh blood typing.
- List the anatomical components of the heart.
- Discuss the circulation of the blood throughout the heart.
- Discuss the systemic and pulmonary circulation.
Topic Five: After successfully completing this unit (Chapter 14), the student will be able to:
- Discuss the generalized functions of the respiratory system.
- List the major organs of the respiratory system and their function.
- Understand body composition including body fat, body mass index, and body frame size.
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