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Course title Physiology
Course code KFE/FYZI
Organizational form of instruction Lecture + Seminary
Level of course Bachelor
Year of study not specified
Semester Summer
Number of ECTS credits 4
Language of instruction Czech
Status of course Compulsory
Form of instruction Face-to-face
Work placements This is not an internship
Recommended optional programme components None
Course availability The course is available to visiting students
Lecturer(s)
  • Kott Otto, MUDr. CSc.
  • Knappová Věra, Mgr. Ph.D.
  • Špottová Petra, Mgr. Ph.D.
  • Mistrová Eliška, MUDr. Ph.D.
Course content
Internal environment of the body - total body water, body fluids, blood and first aid for bleeding. Immune system issues, vaccinations and first aid for shock. Cardiovascular system - cardiac parameters, effect of physical activity on cardiac function, measurement of resting/exercise BP and TF, simple field stress tests. Respiratory system - respiration + ventilation, ventilation parameters, possibilities of influencing tidal volumes through physical activity. Cardiopulmonary resuscitation. Digestive system - mechanical + chemical digestion, physiology of nutrient absorption, issues of sports nutrition and dietary supplements. Substance and energy metabolism. Excretory system - drinking regime of the athlete. Skin structure and function, thermoregulation. First aid - burns. Endocrinology - metabolic control, overview and function of endocrine glands, obesity and diabetes mellitus in relation to physical activity. Nervous control - CNS + peripheral nervous system - somatic and autonomic control. First aid in epileptic seizure. Physiology of the musculoskeletal system, problems of muscle contraction, reflex control. Applied physiology of motor activities.

Learning activities and teaching methods
Discussion, Lecture, Seminar
  • Contact hours - 52 hours per semester
  • Undergraduate study programme term essay (20-40) - 10 hours per semester
  • Preparation for formative assessments (2-20) - 15 hours per semester
  • Preparation for an examination (30-60) - 30 hours per semester
prerequisite
Knowledge
explain human biology within the scope of the grammar school curriculum
Skills
to build on the knowledge acquired in the subject of anatomy
Competences
N/A
learning outcomes
Knowledge
explains physiological concepts of individual organ systems in relation to anatomical knowledge
Skills
searches the literature for articles related to biomedical disciplines and annotates them with conclusions
applies theoretical knowledge of the physiology of the human body to model situations in the field of physical education and sport
Competences
N/A
teaching methods
Knowledge
Lecture
Seminar
Interactive lecture
Skills
Seminar
assessment methods
Knowledge
Oral exam
Test
Skills
Seminar work
Individual presentation at a seminar
Competences
Seminar work
Individual presentation at a seminar
Oral exam
Recommended literature
  • Kott, Otto. Předpoklady pohybu. Vyd. 1. V Plzni : Západočeská univerzita, 2009. ISBN 978-80-7043-786-5.
  • Máček, Miloš; Radvanský, Jiří. Fyziologie a klinické aspekty pohybové aktivity. Praha : Galén, 2011. ISBN 978-80-7262-695-3.
  • Orel, Miroslav. Anatomie a fyziologie lidského těla : pro humanitní obory. Vydání 1. 2019. ISBN 978-80-271-0531-1.
  • ROKYTA, R. a kol. Fyziologie. 3.přeprac.vydání.. Praha : Galén, 2016. ISBN 978-80-7492-238-1.
  • Rokyta, Richard. Fyziologie pro bakalářská studia v medicíně, přírodovědných a tělovýchovných oborech. Vyd. 1. Praha : ISV, 2000. ISBN 80-85866-45-5.


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University of West Bohemia, date of update: 26.07.2024 23:53. Data created for academic year 2024/2025