M30001 - HUMAN ANATOMY

In accordance with the Dublin Descriptors, the educational objectives of the course are aimed at providing students with the acquisition of knowledge and terminology specific to functional anatomy applied to preventive and adapted physical activities, useful for understanding the morphology and structure–function relationships of the main body regions involved in movement and posture. In particular, the course aims to develop knowledge of the applied anatomy of the vertebral column in its structural and functional aspects and in its main adaptations to conditions such as aging, obesity, pregnancy, and postural alterations, as well as of the functional anatomy of the shoulder, hip, and knee, with reference to anatomo-functional adaptations, the most common dysfunctions, and their implications in the context of preventive and adapted physical activities [knowledge and understanding].
The achievement of these objectives will enable students to consciously and effectively apply anatomo-functional knowledge within subsequent courses and will provide graduates with an adequate cultural background for professional practice, interaction with other professionals, and the application of the discipline in educational, rehabilitative, preventive, and adapted contexts [applying knowledge and understanding].
At the end of the course, students will possess solid knowledge of functional anatomy useful for addressing subjects in subsequent years and for supporting the proper exercise of the profession. The development of autonomy of judgment and analytical skills will be fostered through classroom discussion of applied examples and practical case studies related to postural and movement assessment [making judgments].
The expected learning outcomes foresee that, at the end of the course, students will be able to appropriately discuss the relationships between anatomical structures and motor and postural functions, apply anatomo-functional knowledge to the assessment of movement and posture, and understand its implications in rehabilitation programs using an evidence-based anatomical approach. Furthermore, students will have acquired adequate communicative and expressive skills in the use of specific anatomical terminology, as well as the competencies necessary for autonomous continuation of studies and orientation toward the professional career opportunities envisaged by the degree program [learning skills].