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COURSE DESCRIPTIONS: HUMAN SCIENCES
ANATOMY & PHYSIOLOGY I: FUNCTIONAL ANATOMY
This course covers the musculoskeletal anatomy of the head, neck, upper limb, trunk and lower limb. This course is taught in conjunction with Anatomy & Physiology II in order to build on topics in introductory anatomy and histology, and complements courses in Neuroanatomy, Visceral anatomy and Kinesiology. Functional anatomy of the musculoskeletal system includes biomechanics of connective tissue; in particular bone, cartilage and tendon. The course is delivered in lecture format complemented by lab classes involving study of cadaver videos and surface anatomy along with texts, visual aids and experiential exercises.
By course end students will acquire an understanding of the functional anatomy of the musculoskeletal system of the human body as a whole, the functional principles underlying joint movements and an introductory understanding of biomechanical aspects of walking.
ANATOMY & PHYSIOLOGY II
Informed by leaders in the new paradigm of Science such as Bruce Lipton, Candace Pert and Deepak Chopra, this course, along with all of the Namaste' science courses, provides the study of medical terminology, the relationships of the structures and their functions involving the chemical and cellular levels of the human body, an in-depth study of embryology and cell biology, the development, structure and function of bones (osteology), the blood and the cardiovascular system, the lymphatic, respiratory, integumentary, digestive, endocrine, urinary, and reproductive systems of the human body. Primary emphasis is on the effects of stress on the body's systems, various forms of cancer, the various systems responsible for the absorption, assimilation, and maintenance of nutrients and chemicals, identification of the organ and glandular systems, how they function individually, and how they relate to one another and function within the system as a whole. At the conclusion of this course, student's will understand the normal anatomical and physiological relationships among all of the major systems in the human body.
NEUROANATOMY
In this course, student's will learn the essentials of the structure, function, and communication of the central nervous system (brain & spinal cord) and the anatomy of the peripheral nervous system (autonomic & somatic). Additionally, the course emphasizes the balance of the sympathetic and parasympathetic nervous systems. Student's will learn the means by which the nervous system regulates the body in health and the pathologies and treatment modalities specific to nervous system conditions. Hands-on palpation and demonstrations will enable students to gain an extensive understanding regarding the anatomy of the peripheral nervous system and how to locate and identify areas of nerve entrapment and compression creating referred pain, dysfunction, and disease.
KINESIOLOGY
Kinesiology is the study of human movement and movement therapy and is the foundation for understanding range-of-motion and rehabilitative techniques. This course is an in-depth exploration of the origins, insertions, actions of muscles, and most importantly nerve innervation. Student's will learn the dynamics of how muscles, joints, fascia, and nerves communicate to create movement and balance within the human body. Student's will learn how to use kinesiology as a tool to perform postural analysis, and will learn how corrections in posture can prevent musculoskeletal pain and injuries. Student's will also learn how injuries and pain create postural dysfunctions and improper holding which leads to disease. Student's will learn to physically locate, palpate, and demonstrate the action of the major muscle groups. Student's will also learn about the structure, function, diseases, and disorders of the muscular system—such as common dysfunctions associated with the knee, hip, sacroiliac, and the joints of the spine—along with gaining knowledge on how diseases and disorders relate to other body systems through a strong focus on the nervous system. This course is designed to enable student's to permanently retain the knowledge and skills of what they have learned about the anatomy of the human body.
 PATHOLOGY I
Pathology is the study of human disease conditions. In this course student's will gain a basic understanding of the scope of practice, goals of treatment, and various treatment modalities for certain neuromusculoskeletal and organic diseases, with emphasis on indications and contraindications for treatment of these symptoms. Disease conditions related to the musculoskeletal and nervous systems will be covered in the first half of Pathology.
PATHOLOGY II
In Pathology II the major systems of the body will be covered, with special emphasis on pathologies of the integumentary, circulatory, lymph and immune, respiratory, digestive, urinary, and reproductive systems, along with miscellaneous conditions such as alcoholism, cancer and edema. Basic concepts such as cellular adaptation, the inflammatory response, types of pain, client assessment, therapeutic evaluation, tissue repair and healing, hot & cold therapies, immunological diseases, and genetic and developmental diseases will be addressed.
INTEGRATIVE HOLISTIC NUTRITION
This basic Nutrition course provides in-depth knowledge of healthful dietary practices and provides students with self care and assessment tools representing a merger of ancient East Asian teachings with modern health science and whole foods nutrition. Other topics covered include indications of nutritional deficiences, heavy metal toxicity, consideration of evolving vitamin and mineral requirements during development, and the means of best satisfying those requirements.
This course is an amazing introduction designed by Professionals who have attended the Institute for Integrative Nutrition. www.integrativenutrition.com
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