np4441 Wellness Concept

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. Michaela Beníčková (lecturer)
Mgr. Martina Bernaciková, Ph.D. (lecturer)
PhDr. Mgr. Petr Vajda, Ph.D. (lecturer)
Bc. Barbora Kopečková (assistant)
Guaranteed by
Mgr. Martina Bernaciková, 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
Tue 17. 2. 13:00–14:00 B11/235, Tue 24. 2. 13:00–14:00 B11/235, Tue 3. 3. 13:00–14:00 B11/235, Tue 10. 3. 13:00–14:00 B11/235, Tue 17. 3. 13:00–14:00 B11/235, Tue 24. 3. 13:00–14:00 B11/235, Tue 31. 3. 13:00–14:00 B11/235, Tue 7. 4. 13:00–14:00 B11/235, Tue 14. 4. 13:00–14:00 B11/235, Tue 21. 4. 13:00–14:00 B11/235
  • Timetable of Seminar Groups:
np4441/01: Mon 16. 2. 11:00–12:40 E34/203 - seminární místnost, Mon 23. 2. 11:00–12:40 E34/203 - seminární místnost, Mon 2. 3. 11:00–12:40 E34/203 - seminární místnost, Mon 9. 3. 11:00–12:40 E34/203 - seminární místnost, Mon 16. 3. 11:00–12:40 E34/203 - seminární místnost, Mon 23. 3. 11:00–13:30 učebna Vinařská, Mon 30. 3. 11:00–13:30 učebna Vinařská, Mon 13. 4. 11:00–13:30 učebna Vinařská, Wed 22. 4. 14:00–15:40 E34/225 - seminární místnost, M. Bernaciková, P. Vajda
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
Learning outcomes of the course unit The aim of the course is to teach the student to work with the client within the wellness concept. Wellness perceives the quality of life from a holistic perspective as the balance of the individual dimensions (life processes) and handles the responsibility for achieving it in the hands of the patient, not the doctor. On the principles of humanistic psychology, Rogers' therapy, client-oriented, positive psychology and similar approaches, this concept helps a person to live a quality life, to be responsible for their actions, and to be aware of the interrelationship between quality life and human health - even a physically ill person can live a quality life. And so does a healthy person do not live well, do not eat well. The subject provides basic knowledge of alternative massage directions. Part of the subject will be not only description and practice of massage as such, explanation of massage techniques, but also a comparison of these "Alternative" massages with the classic type of massage.
Learning outcomes
Upon completion of the course the student will be able to:
1. Explain the latest approaches in understanding the quality of life;
2. apply the concept of wellness to practical work with the client;
3. apply knowledge of smoking cessation therapy and stress management;
4. Analyze alternative forms of mechanotherapy and recommend their appropriate or inappropriate use in practice; 5. Conduct therapy for lifestyle changes with the client. Upon completion of the course the student will be able to:
1. Explain the latest approaches in understanding the quality of life;
2. apply the concept of wellness to practical work with the client;
3. apply knowledge of smoking cessation therapy and stress management;
4. Analyze alternative forms of mechanotherapy and recommend their appropriate or inappropriate use in practice; 5. Conduct therapy for lifestyle changes with the client.
Key topics
LECTURES:
  • Wellness concept – introduction
  • Bio-psycho-socio-spiritual model of health, dimensions of wellness
  • Tools for assessing wellness/well-being
  • Building habits
  • Work-life balance
  • Biorhythms, circadian rhythm
  • Sleep
  • PA, exercise snacking
  • Forest therapy
  • Functional breathing
  • Cold therapy
  • Other dimensions of wellness


PRACTICAL SEMINARS:
  • Wellness coaching
  • The role of learning in behavioral change and social interaction
  • Communication with clients (setting goals, active listening, basics of motivational interviewing).
  • Case studies

  • Types of alternative massage
  • Trigger point massage
  • Breuss massage
  • Lymphatic massage
  • Reflexology
  • Cupping massage
Study resources and literature
    required literature
  • EVANS, Mark; Suzanne FRANZEN and Rosalind OXENFORD. Masáže : masáže, aromaterapie, shiatsu, reflexologie. Translated by Kateřina Amiourová. 1. vyd. Praha: Grada, 2001, 192 s. ISBN 8024701081. info
    recommended literature
  • Dialectical behavior therapy for wellness and recovery :interventions and activities for diverse client needs. Edited by Andrew M. Bein. 1 online r. ISBN 9781118653333. info
  • The massage manual - massage, aromatherapy, shiatsu, reflexology (Orig.) : Masáže : masáže, aromaterapie, shiatsu, reflexologie. info
  • STARÁ, Jana and Michal CHARVÁT. THE BASIS FOR WELLNESS EDUCATION: UNDERSTANDING AND DISTINGUISHING BETWEEN CONCEPTS OF WELLNESS AND HEALTHY LIFESTYLE. In Milada Krejčí, Pavel Tilinger, Ludmila Vacek. EDUCATION TO WELLNESS, EDUCATION THROUGH WELLNESS. Praha: The College of Physical Education and Sport PALESTRA, 2016, p. 9-21. ISBN 978-80-87723-23-4. info
  • TUMMERS, Nanette. Stress management : a wellness approach. Champaign, Ill.: Human Kinetics, 2013, x, 190. ISBN 9781450431668. info
  • GÓRNICKA, Jadwiga. Léčivá moc dotyků : akupresura chodidel, masáž shiatsu, jiné formy masáže. České vyd. 1. Praha: Jan Vašut, 2011, 159 s. ISBN 9788072367511. info
  • VAN NORMAN, Kay A. Exercise and wellness for older adults : practical programming strategies. Second edition. Champaign, Ill.: Human Kinetics, 2010, ix, 165. ISBN 9780736057684. info
  • Promoting health and wellness in underserved communitiesmultidisciplinary perspectives through service learning. Edited by Anabel O. Pelham - Elizabeth Sills. 1st ed. Sterling, Va.: Stylus, 2009, xxxix, 220. ISBN 9781579225674. info
  • BLAHUŠOVÁ, Eva. Wellness : jak si udržet zdraví a pohodu. Vyd. 1. Velké Bílovice: TeMi CZ, 2009, 149 s. ISBN 9788087156339. info
  • CATHALA, Hana. Wellness : od vnějšího pohybu k vnitřnímu klidu. 1. vyd. Praha: Grada, 2007, 168 s. ISBN 9788024723235. info
  • PODĚBRADSKÝ, Jiří. Úvod do mechanoterapie. Rehabilitace a fyzikální lékařství. 1995, vol. 2, No 2, p. 63–75. ISSN 1211-2658. info
    not specified
  • Handbook of occupational health and wellness. Edited by Robert J. Gatchel - Izabela Z. Schultz. New York: Springer, 2015, xvii, 576. ISBN 9781461448389. info
Approaches, practices, and methods used in teaching
Lectures and seminairs
Method of verifying learning outcomes and course completion requirements

- Mandatory attendance at practical classes, max. 2 excused absences

- Practical outputs within the framework of prepared case studies

- Semester-long project

- Practical exam – discussion of the semester project

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.
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