bp4062 Nutrition

Faculty of Sports Studies
autumn 2025
Extent and Intensity
2/2/0. 6 credit(s). Type of Completion: zk (examination).
In-person direct teaching
Teacher(s)
doc. Mgr. Michal Kumstát, Ph.D. (lecturer)
Mgr. Pavlína Kosečková, Ph.D. (seminar tutor)
Mgr. Tomáš Hlinský, Ph.D. (lecturer)
Mgr. Adam Wagner (seminar tutor)
Guaranteed by
doc. Mgr. Michal Kumstát, Ph.D.
Department of Sport Performance and Exercise Testing – Faculty of Sports Studies
Supplier department: Department of Sport Performance and Exercise Testing – Faculty of Sports Studies
Timetable
Tue 15:00–16:40 B11/206, except Mon 27. 10. to Fri 31. 10.
  • Timetable of Seminar Groups:
bp4062/01: Tue 18:00–19:40 B11/311, except Mon 27. 10. to Fri 31. 10., P. Kosečková
bp4062/02: Mon 16:00–17:40 B11/311, except Mon 27. 10. to Fri 31. 10., P. Kosečková
bp4062/03: Wed 15:00–16:40 B11/236, except Mon 27. 10. to Fri 31. 10., P. Kosečková
bp4062/04: Mon 18:00–19:40 B11/311, except Mon 27. 10. to Fri 31. 10., P. Kosečková
Prerequisites (in Czech)
BOZP_OK(bozp_po_stud) && BOZP_OK(bozp_po_stud_fsps)
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
Learning outcomes of the course unit The aim of the subject is to acquaint students with nutritional recommendations for the normal healthy population and for the population with increased physical load. To get acquainted with the basic components of human nutrition, their importance, sources, benefits and physiological effects. Understand the role of water and drinking in human nutrition. Introduce them to basic alternative nutritional directions and diets.
Learning outcomes
Student after graduating this course will be:
- Understand the basic concepts of nutrition, the differences in the recommendations for each group, the legislative framework;
- Explaining the importance of nutrition for the human organism
- identify problems caused by inadequate or inappropriate nutrition;
- know nutritional recommendations for specific population groups;
-Deliber appropriate and inappropriate nutritional recommendations and nutrition guidelines;
-understand the risks of improper nutrition.
Key topics
  • 01. The importance of nutrition for the human organism
  • 02. History, assessment of nutritional status and nutritional recommendations
  • 03. Energy balance
  • 04. Carbohydrates, proteins, fats I – their importance in nutrition and recommendations
  • 05. Carbohydrates, proteins, fats II – their importance in nutrition and recommendations
  • 06. Vitamins and minerals – their importance in nutrition and recommendations
  • 07. Hydration and fluid intake
  • 08. Specifics of population groups I - Nutrition of children, adults, seniors
  • 09. Specifics of population groups II - Nutrition of physically active individuals
  • 10. Nutrition in prevention and disease
  • 11. Alternative nutritional directions
  • 12. Bioactive substances and dietary supplements
Study resources and literature
    recommended literature
  • RAWSON, Eric S.; J. David BRANCH and Tammy J. STEPHENSON. Williams' nutrition for health, fitness & sport. Thirteenth edition. New York: McGraw Hill, 2024, 1 online. ISBN 9781266492150. URL info
  • HOLEČEK, Milan. Regulace metabolismu základních živin u člověka. Druhé, upravené vydání,. Praha: Univerzita Karlova v Praze, nakladatelství Karolinum, 2016, 251 stran. ISBN 9788024629766. info
  • KLIMEŠOVÁ, Iva and Jiří STELZER. Fyziologie výživy. 1. vyd. Olomouc: Univerzita Palackého v Olomouci, 2013, 177 s. ISBN 9788024432809. info
Approaches, practices, and methods used in teaching
Teaching will take the form of lectures and exercises.
Method of verifying learning outcomes and course completion requirements
2 excused absences are possible for seminar classes.
In order to register for the exam, it is assumed that the following conditions are met:
3 continuous tests (open book online tests)
The exam is oral, students have a range of questions available before the ZK
Language of instruction
Czech
Further Comments
Study Materials
The course is also listed under the following terms autumn 2020, autumn 2021, autumn 2022, autumn 2023, autumn 2024.
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