Competences

a) Develop an understanding of the systems of the body;
b) Describe the interaction between the structure and function of the main systems of the body;
c) Identify ways to research the effects of beauty therapy treatments on the systems of the body (mainly during massage) and present their effects;
d) Distinguish the relevant diseases and disorders associated with the systems of the body in the areas under treatment.  

Knowledge 

a) Explain how the human body functions;
b) Explain the skeletal and muscular systems and how they interact;
c) Outline the structure and functions of the nervous and endocrine systems and how they interact with other systems of the body;
d) Outline the structure and functions of the cardiovascular and respiratory systems and how they interact with other systems of the body;
e) Explain the structure and function of the lymphatic system;
f) Demonstrate knowledge of the urinary system;
g) Explain the structure and functions of the digestive and integumentary systems;
h) Describe the function and structure of the reproductive system;
i) Explain the position of the bones of the skeleton;
j) Explain the different types of joints;
k) Identify possible causes of postural deformities;
l) Explain structure and function of various attachments of the muscles;
m) Explain the anatomical terms in relation to the muscular system;
n) Explain muscle contraction;
o) Explain the formation of lactic acid;
p) Explain the position (with the aid of diagrams) and action of the main muscles;
q) Explain the position of the lymph nodes of the body;
r) Explain the interrelationship between the circulatory and lymphatic systems, muscular system, digestive system and immune system;
s) Explain the effects of stress on the nervous system.

Skills

a) Show the link between the human body and the practical aspects of beauty therapy treatments, including facials, massage, hand and foot treatments, depilatory treatments and alternative therapies;
b) Demonstrate how the human body functions and how the systems of the body are affected by facial treatments, massage, hand and foot treatments, depilatory treatments and alternative therapies;
c) Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of the skeletal system;
d) Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of the muscular system;
e) Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of the nervous system;
f) Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of the endocrine system;
g) Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of the cardiovascular system;
h) Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of the respiratory system;
i) Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of the lymphatic system;
j) Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of the urinary system;
k) Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of the digestive system;
l) Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of the integumentary system;
m) Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of the reproductive system.