Anatomy and Physiology

Paper Code: 
PHE- 301
Credits: 
3
Contact Hours: 
45.00
Max. Marks: 
100.00
Unit I: 
Introduction

1.1  Meaning and concept of  Anatomy and Physiology

1.2 Need and importance  of  Anatomy and Physiology

1.3  Definition of cell, tissue, organ and organ systems

 

Unit II: 
Skeletal & Muscular System

2.1  Structure and functions of human skeleton

2.2  Definition of Joints, classifications and movements of joints

2.3  Minute structure of Voluntary muscles

2.4  Type of Muscles (Voluntary, Involuntary, and Cardiac muscles)

 

Unit III: 
Circulatory and respiratory system

  3.1  Circulatory system – organs and function

  3.2   Respiratory system & the mechanism of respiration

 

 

Unit IV: 
Nervous, Digestive, Glandular System

             4.1  Nervous system- Functions & Classification of the Nervous system

             4.2  Digestive system – Chief organs of digestive system,

          functions of the various glands associated with this system

 4.3   Types and functions of Exocrine and Endocrine glands

 

Unit V: 
Physical Fitness & Training

     5.1 Meaning, Importance and factors affecting Physical Fitness

    5.2  Different Training Methods- Circuit training, Interval training,

Weight training and Fartlek training

5.3  Motor fitness components - Strength, Speed, Endurance, Flexibility

5.4  Warming-up and cooling down, its physiological advantages

 

 

Essential Readings: 
  1. Ajmer Singh- Basis of physical Education, Health and Sports (B.A. II): Kalyani Publication Ludhiana.
  2. Cuyton A.C.: Functions of Human Body: W.B. Saunders Co. London.
References: 
  1. Morehouse and Miller – Physiology of Exercise: C.V. Moshy Co., St. Lewis.
  2. Karpovich and Sinneer : Physiology and Muscular Activity: W.B. Saunders Co. London.
  3. Pearce J.W.: Anatomy for students and teachers of physical education: Edward Arnold and Co. London.

 

Academic Year: 
2015-16
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