P984 Physical Education – Hardening

Faculty of Sports Studies
autumn 2026
Extent and Intensity
0/2/0. 1 credit(s). Type of Completion: z (credit).
Teacher(s)
Mgr. Petr Cvrček (seminar tutor)
Ing. Václav Široký (seminar tutor)
Mgr. Andrea Novotná (assistant)
Guaranteed by
Mgr. Petr Cvrček
University Sport Centre – Department of Physical Education and Social Sciences – Faculty of Sports Studies
Contact Person: Mgr. Andrea Novotná
Supplier department: University Sport Centre – Department of Physical Education and Social Sciences – Faculty of Sports Studies
Timetable of Seminar Groups
P984/01: Mon 14. 9. 15:00–16:40 molo Veslařská, 15:00–16:40 Tělocvična Veslařská, Mon 21. 9. 15:00–16:40 molo Veslařská, 15:00–16:40 Tělocvična Veslařská, Mon 5. 10. 15:00–16:40 Tělocvična Veslařská, 15:00–16:40 molo Veslařská, Mon 12. 10. 15:00–16:40 Tělocvična Veslařská, 15:00–16:40 molo Veslařská, Mon 19. 10. 15:00–16:40 Tělocvična Veslařská, 15:00–16:40 molo Veslařská, Mon 26. 10. 15:00–16:40 Tělocvična Veslařská, 15:00–16:40 molo Veslařská, Mon 2. 11. 15:00–16:40 Tělocvična Veslařská, 15:00–16:40 molo Veslařská, Mon 9. 11. 15:00–16:40 Tělocvična Veslařská, 15:00–16:40 molo Veslařská, Mon 16. 11. 15:00–16:40 molo Veslařská, 15:00–16:40 Tělocvična Veslařská, Mon 23. 11. 15:00–16:40 Tělocvična Veslařská, 15:00–16:40 molo Veslařská, Mon 30. 11. 15:00–16:40 Tělocvična Veslařská, 15:00–16:40 molo Veslařská, Mon 7. 12. 15:00–16:40 molo Veslařská, 15:00–16:40 Tělocvična Veslařská, V. Široký
P984/02: Tue 15. 9. 15:20–17:00 molo Veslařská, 15:20–17:00 Tělocvična Veslařská, Tue 22. 9. 15:20–17:00 molo Veslařská, 15:20–17:00 Tělocvična Veslařská, Tue 29. 9. 15:20–17:00 molo Veslařská, 15:20–17:00 Tělocvična Veslařská, Tue 6. 10. 15:20–17:00 molo Veslařská, 15:20–17:00 Tělocvična Veslařská, Tue 13. 10. 15:20–17:00 molo Veslařská, 15:20–17:00 Tělocvična Veslařská, Tue 20. 10. 15:20–17:00 molo Veslařská, 15:20–17:00 Tělocvična Veslařská, Tue 27. 10. 15:20–17:00 Tělocvična Veslařská, 15:20–17:00 molo Veslařská, Tue 3. 11. 15:20–17:00 Tělocvična Veslařská, 15:20–17:00 molo Veslařská, Tue 10. 11. 15:20–17:00 Tělocvična Veslařská, 15:20–17:00 molo Veslařská, Tue 24. 11. 15:20–17:00 molo Veslařská, 15:20–17:00 Tělocvična Veslařská, Tue 1. 12. 15:20–17:00 molo Veslařská, 15:20–17:00 Tělocvična Veslařská, Tue 8. 12. 15:20–17:00 molo Veslařská, 15:20–17:00 Tělocvična Veslařská, P. Cvrček
Prerequisites
POV_TV && BOZP_OK(bozp_cus_tv_otuzovani)
The course is geared for obligatory PE only.
Course Enrolment Limitations
The course is also offered to the students of the fields other than those the course is directly associated with.
The capacity limit for the course is 28 student(s).
Current registration and enrolment status: enrolled: 0/28, only registered: 32/28, only registered with preference (fields directly associated with the programme): 32/28
fields of study / plans the course is directly associated with
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Abstract
The aim of the course is to familiarize students with the effects of cold therapy on the human body, to teach them the basic principles and techniques of cold therapy, to build physical and mental fitness, and to strengthen the immune system.
Learning outcomes
After completing the course, students will have mastered various cold therapy techniques and will be able to independently and safely practice cold therapy and breathing techniques according to their individual needs.
Key topics
  • Safety Principles – Risks, First Aid, Adaptation, OHS
  • Sauna Rituals
  • Breathing Techniques – Working with controlled breath
  • Working with the Body in Cold – Mindset, Physical Preparation, Body Awareness
  • History of Cold Therapy
  • Run to the winter swimming spot in Jundrov
  • Wim Hof Method
  • Cold Physiology – Thermoregulation, Immunity, Stress Response
  • Run to the winter swimming spot in Jundrov
  • Kneipp Method
  • Impact of Cold Exposure on Performance and Recovery – Biohacking, Sports Context
  • Winter Swimming – Practicing cold exposure as a sport
Study resources and literature
  • Kox et al. (2014). Voluntary activation of the sympathetic nervous system and attenuation of the innate immune response in humans. Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences of the United States of America, 111(20), 7379–7384.
  • Castellani, J. W., & Young, A. J. (2016). Human physiological responses to cold exposure: Acute responses and acclimatization to prolonged exposure. Autonomic Neuroscience, 196, 63–74. (EN)
  • Hof, W., & de Jong, K. (2021). Ledový muž: Metoda Wima Hofa (P. Miklica, Trans.). Jan Melvil Publishing. (CS)
Approaches, practices, and methods used in teaching
Theoretical explanation and practical exercises.

Part of the lessons involves running to the hardening site, where hardening takes place, and then running back to the boathouse. The total length of the run is 4 km.

Group method

Method of verifying learning outcomes and course completion requirements
  • practice, credit
  • credit is awarded to students for physically completed attendance
  • 2 excused absences in IS and 2 unexcused absences are allowed
    • Language of instruction
    Czech
    Teacher's information
    In the event that classes are cancelled by the instructor (e.g. due to illness or organizational reasons), the classes will be made up in the 13th week of the semester.
    The course is also listed under the following terms Autumn 2002, Spring 2003, Autumn 2003, Spring 2004, Spring 2005, Autumn 2005, Spring 2006, Autumn 2006, Spring 2007, Autumn 2007, Spring 2008, Autumn 2008, Spring 2009, Autumn 2009, Spring 2010, Autumn 2010, Spring 2011, Autumn 2011, Spring 2012, Autumn 2012, Spring 2013, autumn 2013, Spring 2014, Autumn 2014, autumn 2021, spring 2022, autumn 2022, spring 2023, autumn 2025, spring 2026, spring 2027.
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