ACCESS TO HE UNIT TITLE:
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CREDIT VALUE:
NATIONAL CODE:
AVAD CODE:
GRADE DESCRIPTORS:
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The Human Musculo-skeletal System
Three
3
RH33WM919
WMR811
1,2,5,7
Academic subject content
Graded
This unit has 3 learning outcomes.
LEARNING OUTCOMES
ASSESSMENT CRITERIA
The learner will:
The learner can:
1. Understand anatomical terminology.
1.1 Explain structures and movements using
anatomical terms.
1.2 Analyse the human body in terms of organ
systems, organs, tissues and cells.
1.3 Discuss the morphology and
microanatomy of cells in connective and
muscle tissues.
2. Understand the muscular system.
2.1 Analyse the functions of the skeletal
system including the main type of joints
and the role of connective tissues.
2.2 Analyse development of the skeleton.
2.3 Discuss relationships between structures
of bones and their functions.
2.4 Analyse structure and function in a range
of joints.
2.5 Discuss how muscular forces are
transmitted by the skeletal system.
3. Understand the skeletal system and
locomotion.
3.1 Explain the types of muscle cells, the
contractile response, innervation of muscle
and their component muscle cells.
3.2 Analyse the structure of typical muscles.
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© OCNWMR 2013
REVIEW: JUL 2019
ACCESS TO HE UNIT TITLE:
LEVEL:
CREDIT VALUE:
NATIONAL CODE:
AVAD CODE:
GRADE DESCRIPTORS:
TYPE:
GRADED/UNGRADED:
The Human Musculo-skeletal System
Three
3
RH33WM919
WMR811
1,2,5,7
Academic subject content
Graded
GRADING INFORMATION
The table below gives details of the agreed grading descriptors that apply to this unit.
These must be applied whenever the unit is delivered as part of a QAA-recognised Access
to HE Diploma.
Where the unit is assessed through more than one assignment, centres need not apply all
of the descriptors to each assignment. However, they must ensure that all of the identified
descriptors are employed within the overall assessment regime for the unit.
The grading criteria that apply to this unit are indicated in the table below:
1. Understanding of the subject
2. Application of knowledge
3. Application of skills
4. Use of information
5. Communication and presentation
6. Autonomy/independence
7. Quality
© OCNWMR 2013
REVIEW: JUL 2019