Skagit Valley College

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 Course Title:   Anatomy & Physiology for Health & Fitness Tech

 Title Abbreviation:   HFT ANATOMY & PHYSIOLOGY

 Department:    HFT

 Course #:    136

 Credits:    5

 Variable:     No

 IUs:    5

 CIP:    310504

 EPC:    351

 REV:    2019


 Course Description  

Basic concepts of the structure and function of the following systems: Cardiovascular, respiratory, digestive, skeletal, nervous, muscular, and endocrine.

 Prerequisite  

Prerequisite: HFT 107 with a "C" or better.

Additional Course Details

Contact Hours (based on 11 week quarter)

Lecture: 55

Lab: 0

Other: 0

Systems: 0

Clinical: 0


Intent: Distribution Requirement(s) Status:  

Vocational Preparatory Required for certificate  

Equivalencies At Other Institutions

Other Institution Equivalencies Table
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Learning Outcomes

After completing this course, the student will be able to:

  1. Define the terms anatomy and physiology.
  2. Describe the organization of the human body.
  3. Use anatomical terminology correctly.
  4. Describe the structure and function of cells.
  5. Identify the four basic types of tissue.
  6. Describe the structure and function of the cardiovascular, respiratory, digestive, skeletal, nervous, muscular, and endocrine systems.

General Education Learning Values & Outcomes

Revised August 2008 and affects outlines for 2008 year 1 and later.

Course Contents

  1. Introduction to human anatomy and levels of organization.
  2. Structure and function of cells.
  3. Structure and function of tissues.
  4. Blood and its components.
  5. Endocrine system.
  6. Digestive system.
  7. Respiratory system.
  8. Fluid and electrolyte balance and acid-base balance.
  9. Cardiovascular system.
  10. Muscular system.
  11. Skeletal system.
  12. Nervous system.