b5203 Biochemistry and physiology of nutrition

Faculty of Sports Studies
autumn 2025
Extent and Intensity
1/1/0. 6 credit(s). Type of Completion: zk (examination).
In-person direct teaching
Teacher(s)
prof. PharmDr. Petr Babula, Ph.D. (lecturer)
Ing. Mgr. Jana Juříková, Ph.D. (lecturer)
MUDr. Kateřina Kapounková, Ph.D. (lecturer)
Ing. Zuzana Sajdlová, Ph.D. (lecturer)
Guaranteed by
Ing. Mgr. Jana Juříková, 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
Mon 11:00–11:50 B11/206, except Mon 27. 10. to Fri 31. 10.
  • Timetable of Seminar Groups:
b5203/01: Wed 11:00–11:50 E34/203 - seminární místnost, except Mon 27. 10. to Fri 31. 10., J. Juříková
b5203/02: Wed 17:00–17:50 E34/203 - seminární místnost, except Mon 27. 10. to Fri 31. 10., J. Juříková
b5203/03: Mon 17:00–17:50 E34/207 – seminární místnost, except Mon 27. 10. to Fri 31. 10., Z. Sajdlová
b5203/04: Mon 15:00–15:50 E34/207 – seminární místnost, except Mon 27. 10. to Fri 31. 10., Z. Sajdlová
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
Course objectives
The aim of the subject is to acquire basic knowledge about digestion, absorption of individual food components and biochemical processes in the human body. understanding the basic biochemical processes in the human organism is the basis for understanding the principles of loading, loading, regeneration and, above all, nutrition.
Learning outcomes
A graduate of the course will be able to:
- understand the basics of regulating metabolic processes (the action of enzymes, hormones, describe the basics of cellular bioenergetics;
- explain the basic physiological principles of the functioning of the gastrointestinal tract;
- describe the process of digestion, absorption of carbohydrates, fats, proteins, minerals and vitamins and water and their inclusion in metabolic processes, taking into account the extent and degree of physical exertion.
Syllabus
  • 1. Biogenic elements and medically important inorganic compounds (oxygen, carbon, nitrogen, calcium, phosphorus, sodium, potassium, magnesium, fluorine, iron, copper, zinc, selenium, iodine). Water.
  • 2. Basic nutrients (carbohydrates, proteins, fats).
  • 3. Digestive system, overview of metabolism (basic terms, enzymes, activators and inhibitors).
  • 4. Digestion, absorption, and metabolism of carbohydrates.
  • 5. Digestion, absorption and metabolism of proteins.
  • 6. Digestion, absorption, and metabolism of fats.
  • 7. Citric acid cycle, respiratory chain.
  • 8. Vitamins and their functions.
  • 9. Nucleosides, nucleotides, nucleic acids and their functions, replication, DNA damage, transcription, translation.
  • 10. Hormones, mechanism of action.
  • 11. Muscle biochemistry, muscle fiber, muscle proteins, muscle contraction, muscle energy activity, smooth muscle, smooth muscle contraction.
  • 12. Regulation of homeostasis, catabolic and anabolic processes.
  • 13. Integration and regulation of metabolism.
Literature
  • DOSTÁL, Jiří; Hana PAULOVÁ; Jiří SLANINA and Eva TÁBORSKÁ. Biochemie pro posluchače bakalářských oborů. 2. dotisk 1. vyd. Brno: Masarykova univerzita, 2017, 158 pp. ISBN 978-80-210-5020-4. 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
  • BAYNES, John W. and Marek H. DOMINICZAK. Medical biochemistry. 4th ed. Edinburgh: Saunders, 2014, xxi, 636. ISBN 9781455745807. info
  • ŘEZÁČOVÁ, Martina and Alena STOKLASOVÁ. Základy biochemie lidského organismu. 1. vyd. Praha: Karolinum, 2008, 123 s. ISBN 9788024615103. info
Teaching methods
-lecture;
-practical excercises;
-presentation, discussion;
- interactive syllabus in ISU;
- activities within flipped learning and blended learning methods.
Assessment methods
- 90% participation in seminars (up to 3 absences permitted; students must achieve an average score of at least 75% across 3 mid-term tests, or alternatively obtain a minimum of 75% in the final credit test held during the last seminar;
The entire course ends with an oral exam, graded on a scale of A–F
Language of instruction
Czech
Study support
https://is.muni.cz/auth/el/fsps/podzim2025/b5203/index.qwarp
Further Comments
Study Materials
The course is taught annually.
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