Diploma In Anatomy & Physiology

Course details

The study of structure of body and their parts is known as anatomy. It covers many important aspects of biology such as: endocrine system, nervous system, circulatory system, skeletal system, digestive system, cells and tissues etc. 

Massage therapists should have comprehensive understanding of anatomy as it is important to know the muscular system as well as for the better understanding of massage effects on body. Awareness of insertions or origins of muscles to skeleton makes it possible for the massage therapist to treat their client properly. Many clients come to the massage therapist for the pain they know nothing about, so it is very necessary for the therapist to have knowledge of anatomy courses. If a therapist has knowledge of anatomy then he/she can customise the massage to specific needs and work on all areas related to their specific problem.

The study of molecules, cells and organs interact to form a whole being is known as physiology. Its study is essential to the development of new treatments for diseases. The word physiology is derived from ancient Greek word ‘physic’ meaning ‘origin or nature’. It is the study of function in living systems.  The study of Physiology is important to the practice of massage because it reveals the micro cosmos that exist within the human body.

A Massage Therapist can’t assist in restoration of the energetic balance of someone if he or she isn’t aware of his/her own connection & imbalances to the things in & around them. The Understanding of the occurrences of imbalances with-in the physiology enables a massage therapist to make the holistic connect needed to restore balance & harmony to their clients and the environment where they live through their increased awareness.

COURSE LEARNING OUTCOME

To enable a candidate to achieve knowledge of the Anatomy & Physiology of the human body. 

Why Study body parts, the function of body parts and how they relate to one another? How can a Massage therapist benefit from learning Anatomy and Physiology studies?

Well, first and foremost, this knowledge allows you to discuss with your client intelligently when talking medical terms like clavicle, sternum, nervous system and muscle groups and how they work together. Secondly, massage is wellness. Study of Anatomy and Physiology will help you perform treatments with an awareness to the body and how it can stimulate further wellness so that the body can heal itself.

Wellness industry although is not the same as medical field, but knowledge can raise the perception of the client towards you as a professional therapist. Clients will see you as a health care professional who knows medical terms and feel more comfortable to be treated by you in a massage.

Upon completion, you should be able to name and locate various organs and system in the body and  understand how these structure interrelate and work as a whole in our body.

This is a very important pre-requisite qualification needed to study a range of beauty and body massage therapies.

To achieve a qualification that is recognised internationally. To enable our graduate gain a respectable job as a Body Therapist.

About the course

• Cells/Tissues
• Digestive Systems
• Skeletal System
• Respiratory System
• Muscular System
• Excretory/Urinary System
• Vascular System
• Endocrine System
• Lymphatic System
• Neurological System
• Accessory Organs

Others

• Skin structure and function
• Introduction to Nutrition

Entry Level  Secondary education. Understands and reads either English or Mandarin.

Taught In   English and Mandarin (separate classes)