NUT1005 : Human Physiology and Practical Skills
- Offered for Year: 2025/26
- Module Leader(s): Dr Helen Mason
- Lecturer: Professor David Kennedy, Dr Elisa Villalobos Villegas, Dr Michele Sweeney, Dr Miguel Garcia Dos Santos Xavier, Professor Christopher Eggett, Professor Nicholas Embleton, Dr Deb Dulson, Mrs Pamela White, Dr Callum Brownstein
- Owning School: Biomedical, Nutritional and Sports Scien
- Teaching Location: Newcastle City Campus
Semesters
Your programme is made up of credits, the total differs on programme to programme.
| Semester 1 Credit Value: | 30 |
| ECTS Credits: | 15.0 |
| European Credit Transfer System | |
Aims
To provide students with a detailed, critical, integrated and applied knowledge and understanding of normal physiological function in the healthy human body and to introduce basic data analysis and statistical techniques.
Outline Of Syllabus
The syllabus will cover the structure and functions of the key physiological systems, including:
Cardiovascular, respiratory, nervous, skeletal, muscular, integumentary, gastrointestinal, renal, endocrine, immune, and reproductive systems.
Teaching Methods
Teaching Activities
| Category | Activity | Number | Length | Student Hours | Comment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Structured Guided Learning | Lecture materials | 3 | 3:00 | 9:00 | Delivery core material in lecture format. Non-synchronous pre- recorded quizzes/tasks |
| Structured Guided Learning | Lecture materials | 1 | 2:00 | 2:00 | Delivery core material in lecture format. Non-synchronous pre-recorded with quizzes/tasks |
| Scheduled Learning And Teaching Activities | Lecture | 6 | 1:00 | 6:00 | PIP - Delivery core material in lecture format and delivery of tasks to consolidate content covered |
| Scheduled Learning And Teaching Activities | Lecture | 9 | 2:00 | 18:00 | PIP - Delivery core material in lecture format (including ECG workshop and V02 max workshop) |
| Scheduled Learning And Teaching Activities | Lecture | 2 | 1:00 | 2:00 | PIP - Introduction and conclusion to module |
| Guided Independent Study | Directed research and reading | 1 | 60:00 | 60:00 | Review of taught material & recommended reading. |
| Scheduled Learning And Teaching Activities | Practical | 1 | 1:00 | 1:00 | PIP - Practical Laboratory-based session |
| Scheduled Learning And Teaching Activities | Practical | 2 | 2:00 | 4:00 | Practical PIP Laboratory-based session. |
| Guided Independent Study | Directed research and reading | 1 | 96:00 | 96:00 | Independent research and reading. |
| Guided Independent Study | Directed research and reading | 1 | 30:00 | 30:00 | Background reading and preparation of the Lab Report assignment. |
| Structured Guided Learning | Structured research and reading activities | 2 | 1:00 | 2:00 | Delivery of practical information before practical session. Non-synchronous pre-recorded tasks |
| Scheduled Learning And Teaching Activities | Workshops | 3 | 1:00 | 3:00 | PIP - Computer cluster workshops to develop IT skills (literacy) |
| Scheduled Learning And Teaching Activities | Workshops | 1 | 1:00 | 1:00 | PC-based session PIP. Preparation for Digital Exam |
| Scheduled Learning And Teaching Activities | Workshops | 3 | 2:00 | 6:00 | PC-based session live online. Support for data analysis linked to practical sessions and assignment. |
| Scheduled Learning And Teaching Activities | Workshops | 5 | 2:00 | 10:00 | PIP - Computer cluster workshops to develop IT skills (numeracy) |
| Guided Independent Study | Independent study | 1 | 50:00 | 50:00 | Revision for exam |
| Total | 300:00 |
Jointly Taught With
| Code | Title |
|---|---|
| SES1000 | Human Physiology and Practical Skills |
Teaching Rationale And Relationship
Lectures and lecture materials define the scope of the course and communicate basic knowledge as the basis for further study. Practical sessions frame underpinning knowledge within a relevant context enabling the student to develop their understanding of the subject and its relevance to nutrition and exercise. The workshops provide an opportunity for development of skills relating to data analysis and academic lab report writing. Independent study is used for self-directed learning.
Students’ progression in learning will be monitored via the use of online tasks/quizzes. This will aid students' exam preparation.
The formative Digital Exam will aid preparation for the Summative exam.
Assessment Methods
The format of resits will be determined by the Board of Examiners
Exams
| Description | Length | Semester | When Set | Percentage | Comment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Digital Examination | 100 | 1 | A | 60 | PIP Inspera Invigilated exam using Inspera. 60 questions of variety including MCQ, short-answer, fill in the blank, numeric etc |
Exam Pairings
| Module Code | Module Title | Semester | Comment |
|---|---|---|---|
| Human Physiology and Practical Skills | 1 | 45 Q: NUT1005 exam incorporates the same questions as the 75 min SES1000 exam. Remaining 15 questions examines additional NUT content. |
Other Assessment
| Description | Semester | When Set | Percentage | Comment |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Practical/lab report | 1 | M | 40 | Practical lab report (1500 words) |
Formative Assessments
Formative Assessment is an assessment which develops your skills in being assessed, allows for you to receive feedback, and prepares you for being assessed. However, it does not count to your final mark.
| Description | Semester | When Set | Comment |
|---|---|---|---|
| Digital Examination | 1 | M | Scheduled on-campus formative digital exam to aid preparation for summative exam. |
Assessment Rationale And Relationship
The online MCQ and short answer question digital examination will test the students' factual knowledge and understanding of facts and ideas from material covered in the module.
The practical report will be focused on one of the practical classes, which will be identified by teaching week 7. The report will develop student skills in data analysis, the professional presentation of data in graphs/tables, scientific report writing, and written presentation skills.
MDiet candidates must obtain an overall mark of 40 or above to pass the module, however, if the module has more than one assessment students must also achieve a mark of at least 35 in each component of the assessment to pass the module.
FMS Schools offering Semester One modules available as ‘Study Abroad’ will, where required, provide an alternative assessment time for examinations that take place after the Winter vacation. Coursework with submission dates after the Winter vacation will either be submitted at an earlier date or at the same time remotely. The assessment format will not normally vary from the original to ensure learning outcomes are met. Any changes to the original format must meet module learning outcomes and be approved by the school.
Reading Lists
Timetable
- Timetable Website: www.ncl.ac.uk/timetable/
- NUT1005's Timetable