bp4003 English

Faculty of Sports Studies
autumn 2025
Extent and Intensity
0/1/0. 4 credit(s). Type of Completion: zk (examination).
In-person direct teaching
Teacher(s)
Mgr. Daniela Dlabolová (seminar tutor)
Mgr. et Mgr. Ondřej Pelech (seminar tutor)
PhDr. Renata Prucklová (seminar tutor)
Mgr. Monika Ševečková, Ph.D. (seminar tutor)
Mgr. Markéta Dudová, Ph.D. (assistant)
PhDr. Jana Vyorálková (assistant)
Mgr. Silvie Bilková (alternate examiner)
Mgr. Barbora Chovancová, Ph.D. (alternate examiner)
Mgr. Radek Šimek, Ph.D. (alternate examiner)
Mgr. Ladislav Václavík, Ph.D. (alternate examiner)
Guaranteed by
Mgr. Monika Ševečková, Ph.D.
Language Centre, Faculty of Sports Studies Division – Language Centre
Contact Person: Mgr. Daniela Dlabolová
Supplier department: Language Centre, Faculty of Sports Studies Division – Language Centre
Timetable of Seminar Groups
bp4003/T01: Tue 16. 9. to Fri 19. 12. Tue 11:00–12:40 115, O. Pelech, Nepřihlašuje se. Určeno pro studenty se zdravotním postižením.
bp4003/01: Mon 7:00–7:50 C15/114, except Mon 27. 10. to Fri 31. 10., D. Dlabolová
bp4003/02: Mon 9:00–9:50 C15/114, except Mon 27. 10. to Fri 31. 10., D. Dlabolová
bp4003/03: Mon 8:00–8:50 C15/114, except Mon 27. 10. to Fri 31. 10., D. Dlabolová
Prerequisites
BOZP_OK(bozp_po_stud) && BOZP_OK(bozp_po_stud_fsps)
B1+level of English according to the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages is expected
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
there are 17 fields of study the course is directly associated with, display
Course objectives
The course is designed to provide students with knowledge of various sports disciplines and related topics while developing their reading comprehension, and oral and written skills in English. By the end of the course, students are expected to have reached the B2 level of the CEFR.
Learning outcomes
Graduates of this course will acquire academic English skills related to studying various sports disciplines. By the end of this course, students will be able to present and defend their viewpoints and propose solutions to problems in different sports areas, such as motivation, ethics or nutrition. They will advance in notetaking, summarizing, interpreting and discussing ideas from different videos or short articles. They will be able to use relevant vocabulary and grammar for communicating effectively in the academic environment. They will be able to present a poster related to relevant topics.
Syllabus
1st Week: Motivation in sports, expressing opinions, arguments, revision of tenses 2nd Week: Ethics in sports, discussing ethical issues from various points of view, summary writing 3rd Week: Doping and cheating in sports, game 4th Week: Sports and nutrition, banned substances, modal verbs 5th Week: Sports and nutrition,giving dietary tips, instructions 6th Week: Sports and politics, game 7th Week: Sports and politics, the history of the Olympic Games, critical thinking, infinitive + -ing forms 8th Week: Human body and sports, conditional clauses 9th Week: Tournaments, ice-hockey, game 10th Week: University games, relative clauses 11th Week: Revision lesson 12th Week: Poster presentations 13th Week: Poster presentations
Literature
  • MURPHY, Raymond. English grammar in use : a self-study reference and practice book for intermediate learners of English : with answers. Fourth edition. Cambridge: Cambridge University Press, 2012, x, 380. ISBN 9780521189064. info
Teaching methods
Language seminar: speaking,reading, listening, writing, presenting
Assessment methods
The course is taught in the form of seminars. Students will find the weekly topics in the interactive syllabus section ("interaktivní osnova") and are expected to prepare them for the following classes. During the semester, they will complete a set of online assignments, which serve as a prerequisite for the exam. The course also includes three online games designed to enhance students’ vocabulary and deepen their knowledge of sports-related topics. The course is completed by an exam consisting of a written online test (listening, reading, grammar, writing) and an oral part in the form of poster presentations. The online test takes place in the computer room C15, 207.
Language of instruction
English
Further comments (probably available only in Czech)
Study Materials
The course is taught each semester.
Teacher's information
The exam at the end of the course comprises testing all language skills: speaking, reading, writing, listening.
The course is also listed under the following terms Autumn 2019, Spring 2020, autumn 2020, spring 2021, autumn 2021, spring 2022, autumn 2022, spring 2023, autumn 2023, spring 2024, autumn 2024, spring 2025, spring 2026.
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