bp4442 Nutritional Counselling

Faculty of Sports Studies
spring 2026
Extent and Intensity
1/2/0. 5 credit(s). Type of Completion: zk (examination).
In-person direct teaching
Teacher(s)
Mgr. Tomáš Hlinský, Ph.D. (lecturer)
doc. Mgr. Michal Kumstát, Ph.D. (alternate examiner)
Guaranteed by
Mgr. Tomáš Hlinský, 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
Mon 15:00–15:50 B11/206
  • Timetable of Seminar Groups:
bp4442/01: Tue 9:00–10:40 B11/235, T. Hlinský
bp4442/02: Tue 7:00–8:40 B11/235, T. Hlinský
Prerequisites
BOZP_OK(bozp_po_stud) && BOZP_OK(bozp_po_stud_fsps)
Students build on the knowledge acquired in bp4013 Physiology, bp4063 Physiology of Nutrition and bp4062 Nutrition.
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
The aim of the course is to introduce students to methods of nutritional status assessment, tools for assessing dietary habits and aspects of counselling. An integral part of nutritional programming, namely planning, is the acquisition of skills not only in dietary analysis but especially in dietary modification, suggesting changes, and interpreting results to clients from different population groups.
Learning outcomes
Graduates of this course will be able to:
- comprehend and apply advanced knowledge of nutritional physiology in the work activities of a nutrition counsellor;
- apply nutritional recommendations, standards, and their modifications to meet the specific needs of diverse population groups, including integrating other healthy lifestyle practices such as physical activity and sleep;
- analyse nutritional status using methods such as anthropometry and assess dietary habits through nutritional records and specialised software, identifying both positive and negative behaviours related to the client's lifestyle;
- design modifications to nutritional habits and lifestyle activities tailored to the characteristics of target populations;
- understand and implement fundamental principles of counselling to support clients effectively.
Key topics
  • 01. Introduction to nutritional programming
  • 02. Evolutionary context of nutrition in human health
  • 03. Medical history
  • 04. Methods of assessing nutritional status
  • 05. Qualitative and quantitative aspects of nutrition
  • 06. Nutritional recommendations
  • 07. Application of nutritional recommendations and adjustment of dietary habits of the children population group
  • 08. Application of nutritional recommendations and adjustment of dietary habits of the adult population group
  • 09. Application of nutritional recommendations and adjustment of dietary habits of the pregnant and lactating women population group
  • 10. Application of nutritional recommendations and adjustment of dietary habits of the elderly population group 
  • 11. Role of nutrition and lifestyle in disease prevention
  • 12. Role of nutrition in primary, secondary and tertiary prevention 
  • 13. Allergies and intolerances
Study resources and literature
    required 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
  • KASPER, Heinrich and Walter BURGHARDT. Výživa v medicíně a dietetika. Edited by Walter Burghardt, Translated by Karel Procházka. 1. české vydání. Praha: Grada, 2015, xiii, 572. ISBN 9788024745336. info
    recommended literature
  • 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
Theoretical support is preferably provided through lectures and independent work, including self-study of interactive study aids (approximately 1 hour per week).
Practical teaching is implemented in the form of seminars with open discussion and thematic workshops. It will include:
- group work,
- case study analysis,
- application of knowledge to work with population groups.
Independent work based on the seminar teaching will involve completing homework exercises and assignments, submitting them to the designated submission room, and completing answer sheets and course projects that require peer assessment.
Method of verifying learning outcomes and course completion requirements
Students are graded A-F based on meeting the prerequisites below:
1. Active participation in seminars (2 absences allowed).
2. Completion of a portfolio, which is a requirement for admission to the examination, to the following extent:
a) Semester project in the form of a comprehensive text document according to the template. The content will be an analysis and evaluation of the nutritional status and dietary habits of the selected case study, together with a proposal for recommendations;
b) completion of the Peer Review of the semester project;
c) continuous completion of the sub-assigned independent work as assigned in the interactive curriculum.
3. Interim tests verifying knowledge of the studied areas (3 in total). The tests are taken at the time of the seminar every fourth week of the semester. The maximum number of points that can be obtained in all tests is 30. To meet the requirements, you must obtain at least 75% of the maximum number of points (at least 22 points).
4. Passing the oral examination.
Language of instruction
Czech
Follow-Up Courses
Study support
https://is.muni.cz/auth/el/fsps/jaro2026/bp4442/index.qwarp
Further comments (probably available only in Czech)
Study Materials
Teacher's information
https://research.ebsco.com/linkprocessor/plink?id=adf053ba-0ec6-31f2-ae81-9686c5f027c4

The above-mentioned publication Williams' nutrition for health, fitness & sport by RAWSON, Eric S.; J. David BRANCH and Tammy J. STEPHENSON is also available in the online reading room at the link above.

The course is also listed under the following terms spring 2021, spring 2022, spring 2023, spring 2024, spring 2025.
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