The Human Body

Catalog description

The understanding of the structure and functional significance of the human body is imperative for each individual to possess. The Human Body course will focus on such structural and functional significance with emphasis on the specific systems of the body, including but not limited to skeletal, muscular, neurological, endocrine, respiratory, reproductive, and integumentary systems. This course will cover an introduction to common illnesses/disease processes/injuries specific to each body system. Exercise, wellness, health, and sports performance will be topics of concentration as they relate to the body and its functions. The Human Body course also concentrates on environmental, ethical, and health issues related to the biology of humans.