Course Overview
Anatomy and Physiology is a short online course. It will equip you with an understanding of the structure and function of the human body as well as an understanding of the inter-relationship between the systems of the body.
This is an ideal course to build a strong foundation of knowledge in human anatomy and physiology. It is particularly suited to anyone undertaking higher education courses without previous knowledge of anatomy and physiology or where this subject is a core element.
The human body is a complex structure of systems all working to maintain optimum human health. This anatomy and physiology course is designed to equip learners with knowledge of the structure and function of each of the systems of the human body and an understanding of the interrelationship between the systems of the body.
You will learn the anatomical features and the physiological functions for each system to give you a good foundation of knowledge of the fundamentals of human anatomy and physiology.
Upon completion of this course, you will be awarded a Portobello Institute Certificate in Anatomy and Physiology.
This qualification can be used in lieu of Leaving Certificate Biology for entry to Portobello Institute’s Level 8 sports degrees.
What will I study during this Anatomy and Physiology course?
This course covers the anatomical features and physiological functions of each of the nine systems:
- Introduction to Anatomy and Physiology
- The Skeletal and Muscular Systems
- The Circulatory and Lymphatic Systems
- The Digestive System
- The Respiratory System
- The Nervous and Endocrine Systems
- The Reproductive System
- The Urinary System
- The Skin
Cathal Brady
Cathal Brady dreamt of being a soccer player during his early years and fulfilled his dream by spending 11 years as a semi-professional player in the League of Ireland.
Understanding that his career wasn’t going to belong fully on the pitch forever, Cathal found a way to stay involved in sports by qualifying as a sports therapist.
Having set up the Dunboyne Sports Injury Clinic and working with so many sports teams, Cathal is in prime position to support and educate Portobello Institute’s sports therapy students with his hands on experience as a player and a practitioner.
He has an impressive client base that spans across different sports, including rugby and GAA. He has worked with the UCD and Maynooth college teams, as well as Kilmacud Crokes and Dunboyne GAA teams.
He has drawn on his experience of playing soccer at a high level throughout his career working as a lecturer, opening his own private clinic and working for elite professional teams.
“I wanted to be involved in sport as much as I could and an occupation that allowed me to be involved with sport as a career. I knew that from a very early age that was what I wanted to do, you’re talking 13/14 that I knew my career was going to be in sport in some shape or form.
“I played League of Ireland for 11 seasons, it was high level in a semi-professional capacity. I looked at myself as a semi-pro because I always worked while I was playing.
“Playing at the level of sport, in soccer, it not only opened some avenues and that sort of stuff in the soccer side of things, it also opened in GAA and that because people knew I played at a high level…that helped with me having the ability to relate with clients a little bit more. I was in their position, I knew what they were going through, I knew what they wanted to do.
“I love it. To be honest I didn’t think I’d like it as much as I do. I find it really good. I like having the interaction with the students. I like the whole setup I have to say I really enjoy it.”
Working in smaller classes has allowed him to engage with his students as individuals, generating a level of pride as they work their way towards graduation and enhance their skill sets in sports therapy.
“With small classes and lots of practical interaction time, we get to know each student well over three years. So when a student gets to where they want to be, their perfect job or postgraduate position, I am delighted for them. I’m proud to be part of the team that helped them get there,” he said.
Course: €495
