We no longer offer our own A & P Course.
Anatomy and Physiology (A & P) Course is required at Level 3 - ITEC, VTCT, FHT etc. are all recognised qualifications. We encourage this course to be completed prior to entry onto our practitioner training.
There is usually time between undertaking the foundation course and beginning the practitioners course.
Often your local college will offer courses and these can also be found online. If unsure if it is a suitable course, please check with the Kinesiology Federation.
We recommend these courses:
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Essential Training Solutions - LINK
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City & Guilds Course - LINK
Brighton Holistics: LINK
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Its worth comparing various courses and asking someone you know who has already undertaken one for their advice.
A & P courses are usually 90 hours in length.
An A & P Course should cover:
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The structure, function, location and interaction of; cells, tissues, glands, organs and systems
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The structure and function of the skeletal system
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Types, classification and structure of joints: range of movements
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Structure and function of muscles, including types of muscles (voluntary, involuntary, cardiac)
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The definition of origin and insertion of muscles
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The origin, insertion and actions of the major muscle groups
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The functional interaction of muscles
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Muscle tone and how and why it can vary
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Muscle fatigue: the causes and recognition
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Understanding the interdependence of the body systems
The structure and function of the following:
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cardiovascular system
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lymphatic system
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nervous system
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endocrine system
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digestive system
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respiratory system
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urinary system
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reproductive system
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immune system
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the skin
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cells and tissues
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glands and organs
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