b5102 Preparatory Combatives and Gymnstics

Faculty of Sports Studies
autumn 2025
Extent and Intensity
0/2/0. 4 credit(s). Type of Completion: zk (examination).
In-person direct teaching
Teacher(s)
Mgr. Petr Hulák (seminar tutor)
Mgr. Simona Janoušková, LLM (seminar tutor)
Mgr. Jitka Reguli Čihounková, Ph.D. (seminar tutor)
Mgr. Alena Skotáková, Ph.D. (seminar tutor)
Mgr. Pavlína Vaculíková, Ph.D. (seminar tutor)
Guaranteed by
Mgr. Pavlína Vaculíková, Ph.D.
Department of Physical Education and Social Sciences – Faculty of Sports Studies
Supplier department: Department of Physical Education and Social Sciences – Faculty of Sports Studies
Timetable of Seminar Groups
b5102/01: Mon 13:00–13:50 E34/119 - univerzální tělocvična, Thu 11:00–11:50 E34/117 - hala úpolových sportů, except Thu 30. 10., except, except Thu 4. 12., S. Janoušková, P. Vaculíková
b5102/02: Tue 11:00–11:50 E34/119 - univerzální tělocvična, Thu 13:00–13:50 E34/117 - hala úpolových sportů, except Thu 30. 10., except, except Thu 4. 12., S. Janoušková, P. Vaculíková
b5102/03: Mon 12:00–12:50 E34/119 - univerzální tělocvična, Tue 13:00–13:50 E34/117 - hala úpolových sportů, except Mon 27. 10. to Fri 31. 10., except, P. Hulák, P. Vaculíková
b5102/04: Tue 9:00–9:50 E34/117 - hala úpolových sportů, Thu 12:00–12:50 E34/119 - univerzální tělocvična, except Thu 30. 10., except, except Thu 4. 12., S. Janoušková, P. Vaculíková
b5102/05: Tue 13:00–13:50 E34/119 - univerzální tělocvična, Tue 16:00–16:50 E34/117 - hala úpolových sportů, except Mon 27. 10. to Fri 31. 10., except, J. Reguli Čihounková, A. Skotáková
b5102/06: Wed 9:00–9:50 E34/117 - hala úpolových sportů, Wed 10:00–10:50 E34/119 - univerzální tělocvična, except Mon 27. 10. to Fri 31. 10., except, J. Reguli Čihounková, A. Skotáková
Prerequisites
BOZP_OK(bozp_po_stud) && BOZP_OK(bozp_po_stud_fsps) && BOZP_OK(bozp_fsps_upoly_gym)
- the student has completed safety training for the given physical activity.
- the student is oriented in the taxonomy of motor abilities and methods of their stimulation.
Course Enrolment Limitations
The course is only offered to the students of the study fields the course is directly associated with.
fields of study / plans the course is directly associated with
there are 6 fields of study the course is directly associated with, display
Abstract
The course aims to acquire knowledge about the taxonomy of combatives and gymnastics, structure and use of preparatory combatives and gymnastics exercises as a means of motor abilities and skills development in physical education and sport.
Learning outcomes
After completing the course, the student:
- knows and can explain the taxonomy of combatives and gymnastic disciplines; - can define the biomechanical structure of preparatory combatives and gymnastic exercises;
- can explain the effect of basic combatives and gymnastics exercises on movement skills development;
COMBATIVES
- independently applies the principles of creating basic combatives;
- understands and can explain the principles of the falling technique;
- can practically demonstrate eight exercises from basic movements for the development of selected movement skills;
- will practically demonstrate six basic fall techniques in all directions.
GYMNASTICS
The student:
- is able to design and lead the introductory part of a training session in accordance with fundamental principles.
- possesses a repertoire of exercises aimed at developing coordination and rhythmic abilities.
- demonstrates knowledge of, and the ability to integrate, various forms of gymnastic preparation into physical education and sports training.
is competent in the use of gymnastic apparatus (benches, wall bars, balance beams, hanging bars, vaulting box, rope) and diverse equipment (e.g., balance aids) within the context of physical education and sports training.
- is able to provide basic feedback on different types of exercises.
- demonstrates fundamental gymnastic skills (forward roll, backward roll, handstand, cartwheel, rope climbing, pull-ups, push-ups), applies essential didactic approaches to these skills, and is proficient in the basics of assistance and spotting.
- employs basic gymnastic terminology appropriately.
Key topics
  • GYMNASTICS
  • Introduction to Gymnastics disciplines (characteristics, structure, significance in sport and school physical education)
  • Exercises with musical accompaniment – development of rhythmic abilities and coordination
  • Gymnastic preparation as a means of developing motor skills
  • Bodyweight exercises (pull-ups, push-ups, etc.)
  • Exercises using equipment (balance aids, skipping ropes, etc.)
  • Exercises using auxiliary apparatus (benches, wall bars, balance beams, hanging bars, vaulting box, rope)
  • Exercises on apparatus (horizontal bar, rings, balance beam, acrobatics, mini trampoline)
  • Gymnastic games
  • Fundamental gymnastic skills and their application in the training process (forward roll, backward roll, handstand, cartwheel)
Study resources and literature
    recommended literature
  • SKOPOVÁ, Marie and Miroslav ZÍTKO. Základní gymnastika. 4., upravené vydání. Praha: Univerzita Karlova, nakladatelství Karolinum, 2022, 199 stran. ISBN 9788024653860. info
  • KRIŠTOFIČ, Jaroslav. Gymnastické posilování :motoricko-funkční příprava. Praha: Fakulta tělesné výchovy a sportu Univerzity Karlovy, 2014. ISBN 9788087647158. info
  • KRIŠTOFIČ, Jaroslav. Gymnastika. 2. vyd. Praha: Karolinum, 2009, 114 s. ISBN 9788024617336. info
  • KRIŠTOFIČ, Jaroslav. Nářaďová gymnastika. Edited by Miroslav Zítko - Jan Chrudimský, Illustrated by Miroslav Libra. Praha: Česká obec sokolská, 2008, 98 s. info
  • KRIŠTOFIČ, Jaroslav. Nářaďová gymnastika. Edited by Miroslav Zítko - Jan Chrudimský, Illustrated by Miroslav Libra. Praha: Česká obec sokolská, 2008, 98 s. info
  • REGULI, Zdenko. Nové pohledy na úpoly (New sight on combatives). Těl. Vých. Sport. Mlád. 2007, vol. 73, 8/07, p. 27-30. ISSN 1210-7689. info
  • REGULI, Zdenko; Miroslav ĎURECH and Michal VÍT. Teorie a didaktika úpolů ve školní tělesné výchově. Vydání první. Brno: Masarykova univerzita, Fakulta sportovních studií, 2007, 87 stran. ISBN 9788021043183. info
  • KRIŠTOFIČ, Jaroslav. Pohybová příprava dětí. 1. vyd. Praha: Grada, 2006, 109 s. ISBN 8024716364. info
  • REGULI, Zdenko; Michal VÍT and Jiří VOLDÁN. Průpravné úpoly: zvedání, nošení a skládání živého břemene: multimediální studijní materiál (DVD). Brno: FSpS MU, 2006. info
  • REGULI, Zdenko. Úpoly v aeróbnych formách gymnastiky (Combatives in aerobics). In Súčasnosť a budúcnosť Športu pre všetkých v Slovenskej republike. 1st ed. Bratislava: Univerzita Komenského, 2006, p. 109-113. ISBN 80-89197-62-0. info
  • REGULI, Zdenko and Michal VÍT. Úpoly v obsahu školní tělesné výchovy v německé spolkové zemi Hesensko (Combatives in the physical education curriculum in German federative state Hessen). In Sport a kvalita života 2006. 1st ed. Brno: Masarykova univerzita, 2006, p. 97-97, 11 pp. ISBN 80-210-4145-5. info
  • REGULI, Zdenko. Úpolové sporty : distanční studijní text. 1. vyd. Brno: Masarykova univerzita v Brně, 2005, 133 s. ISBN 8021037008. info
  • REGULI, Zdenko. Úpoly a hry. In Zborník vedeckých prác Katedry hier FTVŠ UK č. 3. Bratislava: Univerzita Komenského, 2005, p. 36-39, 5 pp. ISBN 80-89197-30-2. info
  • KRIŠTOFIČ, Jaroslav. Gymnastická průprava sportovce : 238 cvičení pro všestranný rozvoj pohybových dovedností. 1. vyd. Praha: Grada, 2004, 187 s. ISBN 8024710064. info
  • KRIŠTOFIČ, Jaroslav. Gymnastika. 1. vyd. Praha: Karolinum, 2003, 90 s. ISBN 8024606615. info
  • ĎURECH, Miroslav; Boris MLSNA; Fedor ČUPERKA; Ivan PLAŠTIAK; Zdenko REGULI and Lucia ŠIDLÍKOVÁ. Úpoly. Bratislava: Univerzita Komenského, 2000, 62 pp. ISBN 80-223-1381-5. info
  • KRIŠTOFIČ, Jaroslav. Základy biomechaniky gymnastických činností : učební materiál pro školení trenérů II. třídy. Edited by Bohumír Roubal. Praha: Ústřední škola České obce sokolské, 1997, 22 s. info
  • Úpoly v školskej telesnej výchove a športovej príprave mládeže : zborník k Vedeckého seminára Bratislava, 16.6.1995. Bratislava: Univerzita Komenského, 1996, 124 s. ISBN 8022310336. info
  • FOJTÍK, Ivan. Úpoly : pro 5. až 8. ročník základní školy. 1. vyd. Praha: Státní pedagogické nakladatelství, 1990, 42 s. ISBN 8004244203. info
Approaches, practices, and methods used in teaching
Theoretical lecture, exercises, individual physical training, drills, self-study.
Tasks for self-study: study of recommended literature, study of publications at MU e-learning.
Task control: teaching questions and assignments, peer review, final examination (theoretical test, practical test)
Method of verifying learning outcomes and course completion requirements
COMBATIVES
1. Theoretical test:
- will verify knowledge of the systematics of battles and the biomechanics of preparatory battles
2nd practical test:
- presentation of min. eight exercises from basic movements for the development of selected movement skills
- demonstration of six basic fall techniques in all directions (fall forward with a flip without stopping, falling forward with a flip with a stop, fall forward without a flip without a stop, fall to the side, fall backwards with a flip without a stop, fall backwards without a flip with a stop )
GYMNASTICS
Assessment Methods
Continuous assessment through the completion of partial tasks during the semester, including the development of a portfolio of exercises aimed at improving motor abilities (coordination, rhythm, strength).
Evaluation of practical performance based on required gymnastic skills and exercises.
Verification of knowledge of fundamental preparatory exercises for each practical requirement.
Practical Requirements
Forward roll
Backward roll
Handstand
Cartwheel
Rope climbing (no time limit)
Pull-ups with correct technique (women: 3, men: 5)
Push-ups with correct technique (women: 10, men: 20)
Language of instruction
Czech
Study support
https://is.muni.cz/auth/el/fsps/podzim2025/b5102/index.qwarp
Further Comments
Study Materials
The course is taught annually.
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