BBSH FR 24-25 School Catalog - Flipbook - Page 27
Anatomy and Physiology Program for Healers Course Descriptions
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The Foundation of the Body as a Whole—From Cell to Skin
20 Hours
This course describes the body as a whole, describing systems of referencing the body, and the interrelatedness of the structure
and function of the body. Students also study types of cells and their physiology, the structure and function of cell types,
types of tissues, the skeletal system, how movement occurs, the various types of muscles of the body, and the skin. Learning
is experiential, lecture and discussion.
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Control and Coordination of Body Functioning
20 Hours
The brain and nervous system are explored and studied as the controlling and coordinating system of the body. Lecture,
discussion and experiential exercises assist students in learning about the Autonomic Nervous System, the senses, and
the Central and Peripheral aspects of the nervous system.
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Maintaining the General Balance and Responsiveness of Body Functioning
20 Hours
Students continue to learn about the interrelatedness of the human body and the systems that assist the body as a whole
in maintaining balance and ability in responding moment to moment to its dynamic needs and changes. The Endocrine,
Immune, Lymphatic and Circulatory systems are presented and studied, again through the use of lecture, discussion and
experiential learning.
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The Body’s Receiving and Eliminating Systems
20 Hours
The Respiratory, Digestive and Urinary systems can be described as the general receiving and eliminating systems for the body
as a whole. Each is studied individually in terms of structure and function, and students relate these systems to the total
functioning of the body and other body systems. The Reproductive system is also studied as part of this course.
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