Diploma in Human Physiology and Health
Objectives The course will:
increase your understanding of the physical structure of the human body
enable you to maintain your health better through an improved knowledge of the way your body functions
help you understand the physical and chemical ways in which humans resemble other organisms
apply sound scientific principles to the ways in which you obtain and use information
enable you to interpret data accurately
help you to design investigations and to know how the results can enable you to draw different conclusions
understand the principles behind a control experiment, and why they are often essential to draw meaningful results
Student Profile
This programme is designed for people who wish to gain an understanding of Human Physiology & Health for work or recreational purposes. No prior knowledge is required
Study Method The course is designed for study by distance learning at work or at home. Students receive course manual, assignments and studyguide plus tutor support
Qualification Successful students will receive a Study House Diploma. The syllabus follows that of the AQA GCSE in Human Physiology & Health but in order to obtain that award, students will need to make arrangements to sit the exam at a registered exams centre.
Assessment Assessment takes the form of a series of tutor marked assignments plus one extended essay
Entry Requirements There are no entry requirements
Timescale The programme takes place over a timescale to suit the student. Once registered, tutor support is available for up to one year or until completion whichever is the soonest.
Location
The programme is home or work-based enabling students to complete the course without having to attend scheduled college teaching sessions.
Tutor Support
Throughout the course, students will receive tutor support by telephone and by post.
Course Outline
Module One: Essential Principles
Living Things
The Chemistry of Life
Module Two: Energy and Respiration
Diet and the Respiratory System
Digesting and using food
Photosynthesis, Food Chains and Web
The Respiratory System
Tutor-Marked Assignment A
Module Three : Perception and Reaction Receiving information
Acting on information
Module Four: Physiology and Homeostasis The Blood Circulatory System
Excretion
Homeostasis
Skeleton and Muscles
Tutor-Marked Assignment B
Module Five: Reproduction and Variation
Reproduction
Development
Genetics
Variation and Selection
Module Six: Humans and their Environment
Micro-Organisms and Health
Defence of the Body against Infection and Illness
Treating Injury and Illness
Human Populations and Ecosystems
Practical Ecology
Tutor-Marked Assignment C
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