Human Phsiology

Course information-Human Physiology
Department Sport Science

Program BSc Degree in Sport Science
Course Title Human Physiology
Course Code Bio Med-2724
Credit Hours 3
Contact Hours 3
Year II,
Semester II
Prerequisite Human Anatomy
Course description
This course is to be delivered to Sport Science students following the Human Anatomy course. In principle,
anatomy and physiology courses are hardly separable. Keeping this in mind, this course is designed to address
concepts on; the physiological definitions; basic cellular functions; physiology related to the integumentary
system, the skeletal system, the muscular system, the nervous system and sense organs, the endocrine system,
the digestive system, the endocrine system, the reproductive system, the cardiovascular system, excretion and
osmoregulation and the reproductive system.
Course objectives
At the end of this course the students will be able to:
 Define physiology and its sub-disciplines
 Define homeostasis, explain how it is achieved and discuss how the various body systems contribute to
the attainment of homeostasis.
 Discuss the basic cellular functions.
 Discuss the major and additional biological roles of each of the various body systems.
 Discuss the role of physical exercise towards the healthy functioning of each body system.
 Explain how each of the body systems relates to physical exercise.
Course Contents
Unit 1: Introduction
1.1. Definition and Sub disciplines
1.2. Homeostasis
1.3. Introduction to cell physiology
1.3.1. Basic cellular functions
1.3.2. Cellular metabolism
Unit 2: Integumentary System

2.1. Skin tissues and their functions
2.2. General functions of integumentary system
2.3. Effects of ageing and diseases
Unit 3: The Skeletal System
3.1. Bone tissue and its functions
3.2. Blood supply system to bone tissue
3.3. Joints and their functions
Unit 4: The Muscular System
Types and properties of muscle tissues
4.2. Mechanism of muscle contraction
4.3. Types of muscle movements
4.4. Skeletal muscles and exercise
Unit 5: The Nervous System and the Major Sense Organs
5.1. The Nervous System
5.1.1. Composition of nerve tissue
5.1.2. Nerve impulse
5.1.3. Division of nervous system
 The CNS (Spinal cord and Brain)
 Peripheral Nervous System (PNS)
5.2. The Major Sense Organs
Unit 6: The Endocrine System
6.1. The Endocrine glands
6.2. Major endocrine hormones and their functions
Unit 7: The Digestive System
7.1. Definition of terms
7.2. The Digestive system
7.2.1. Digestion in the mouth
7.2.2. On the way to the stomach: the esophagus
7.2.3. Digestion and absorption in the stomach
7.2.4. Digestion in the small intestine
Absorption in small intestine
7.2.6. Large intestine
7.3. How is the digestive process controlled?
Unit 8: The Respiratory System
8.1. Respiratory components and their functions
8.2. The processes of inhalation and exhalation
8.3. The mechanisms of gaseous exchange
8.4. Carbon dioxide and Oxygen transport in the blood
8.5. Effects of altitude on breathing
8.6. Human lung capacities
8.7. Diseases of respiratory system
Unit 9: The Cardio-Vascular System
9.1. Functions of cardio-vascular system
9.2. Blood cells and their functions
9.3. Types of circulation
9.4. Cardiac output
9.5. Cardiac cycle
9.6. Regulation of the cardiac cycle
9.7. Blood pressure
9.8. Diseases of the cardio-vascular system
Unit 10: Excretion and Osmoregulation
10.1. General function of the kidney
10.2. Nephrons
10.3. Formation of Urine
10.4. Maintaining Water-Salt Balance
10.5. Renal regulation
10.6. Diseases of the Kidney
Unit 11: The Reproductive System
11.1. Functions of the reproductive system
11.2. Male reproductive system
11.2.1.1. Female Reproductive system
11.2.1.2. The Menstrual cycle
11.3. Sexually transmitted diseases (STDs)
Teaching Methods/Strategies:
 Lecture,
 discussion,
 individual or group project,
 independent reading,
 Assignments.
Students’ activities
 Participation in discussions,
 attending lab sessions and classes,
 preparation and submission of laboratory reports,
 obeying rules
Assessment strategiesand techniques
 Continuous assessment 10%
 Mid – examination 30%
 Project/Lab report 10%
 Final exam 50%
 Total 100%
Reference
Fox (2002). Human Physiology Lab Manual, 9th ed. McGraw-Hill Companies, Inc, USA
Netter‘s Atlas of Human by Physiology by Hansen, J. T. and Koeppen, B.M.
Robert, S. (2007). Human Physiology, Global Media, Delhi
Roddie, I. C. and William F.M. W. (2004). MCQ‘s and EMQ‘s in
human physiology, 6th ed., Arnold, a member of the Hodder Headline Group, Great Britain.
Rogers, K. (2011).The Eye: The physiology of human perception, Encyclopedia Britannica, New York
Van De Graaff, K.M., Rhees, R.W. and Palmer, S. (2010).Human Anatomy and Physiology.Schaum‘s
Outlines, 3rd ed. McGraw- Hill Companies, Inc, USA
Vander et al. (2001). Human Physiology: The Mechanism of Body Function, 8th ed. McGraw-Hill
Companies, Inc, USA

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