bp4440 Primary Prevention of Chronic Non-Communicable Diseases

Faculty of Sports Studies
spring 2026
Extent and Intensity
1/1/0. 4 credit(s). Type of Completion: zk (examination).
In-person direct teaching
Teacher(s)
doc. Mgr. Robert Vysoký, Ph.D. (lecturer)
Mgr. Karolína Kapounková (seminar tutor)
doc. Mgr. Robert Vysoký, Ph.D. (seminar tutor)
Guaranteed by
doc. Mgr. Robert Vysoký, Ph.D.
Department of Physical Activities and Health Sciences – Faculty of Sports Studies
Supplier department: Department of Physical Activities and Health Sciences – Faculty of Sports Studies
Timetable
Wed 11:00–11:50 B11/206, except Wed 13. 5.
  • Timetable of Seminar Groups:
bp4440/01: Tue 14:00–14:50 B11/311, K. Kapounková, R. Vysoký
bp4440/02: Tue 16:00–16:50 E34/203 - seminární místnost, K. Kapounková, R. Vysoký
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
Abstract
Course graduates should be able to logically think about prevention as a tool to contribute to the sustainable development of humanity and life. Course graduates should acquire knowledge of the active influence of risk factors for the emergence of civilization diseases.
Learning outcomes
Graduates of the course will be able to:
1. search for existing prevention programs
2. Evaluate current prevention programs
3. evaluate the results of the preventive examinations
4. Focus on strategic recommendations on health promotion
Key topics
  • Overview of lecture topics:
  • Health and disease. Definition of health. Definition of illness.
  • Basic determinants of health. Health promotion.
  • The importance and objectives of prevention in the field of chronic noninfectious diseases
  • Stages of disease development and inclusion of all levels of prevention (principle, meaning).
  • Lifestyle and the emergence of civilization diseases. Quality of life in relation to health.
  • Targeted assistance with regard to specific individual needs.
  • System, characteristics and organization of preventive programs (planning, finance).
  • Evaluation of preventive programs (short-term and long-term effect of the program).
  • World Health Organization (WHO establishment and operation, health programs implemented in the Czech Republic, health 2020)
  • Overview of seminar topics:
  • Organization of preventive programs (planning, finance, creation of a crisis intervention system).
  • Evaluation of preventive programs (short-term and long-term effect of the program).
  • Preventive examinations and examinations. Screening examinations in primary care.
  • Quality of life in relation to health (evaluation methods).
Study resources and literature
    recommended literature
  • Chobanian AV, Bakris GL, Black HR, et al. National High Blood Pressure Educational Program Coordinating Committee.The seventh reports of the Joint National Committee on prevention, detection,evaluation, and treatment od high blood pressure. JAMA 2003.
  • FAIT, Tomáš; Michal VRABLÍK and Richard ČEŠKA. Preventivní medicína. 2., rozš. a přeprac. vyd. Praha: Maxdorf, 2011, 770 s. ISBN 9788073452377. info
  • ČELEDOVÁ, Libuše and Rostislav ČEVELA. Výchova ke zdraví : vybrané kapitoly. 1. vyd. Praha: Grada, 2010, 126 s. ISBN 9788024732138. info
  • Geriatrické a gerontologické ošetrovateľstvo. Edited by Ľubica Poledníková. Martin: Osveta, 2006, 216 s. ISBN 8080632081. info
  • GÖPFERTOVÁ, Dana. Epidemiologie : průvodce epidemiologickou metodou. 1. vyd. Praha: Triton, 1999, 254 s. ISBN 8072540378. info
Approaches, practices, and methods used in teaching
Theoretical and practical lessons in the form of lectures and seminars.
Method of verifying learning outcomes and course completion requirements
90% active participation in seminars • Creation of a preventive health promotion project according to the assignment, evaluated by A-F scale • Oral examination of the quality assessment of the area, assessed by the A-F scale
Language of instruction
Czech
Further Comments
Study Materials
The course is also listed under the following terms spring 2021, spring 2022, spring 2023, spring 2024, spring 2025, autumn 2025.
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