bp4013 Physiology

Faculty of Sports Studies
autumn 2025
Extent and Intensity
1/2/0. 5 credit(s). Type of Completion: zk (examination).
In-person direct teaching
Teacher(s)
Mgr. Martina Bernaciková, Ph.D. (lecturer)
prof. MUDr. Jindřich Vomela, CSc., LL.M. (lecturer)
Mgr. Zuzana Baranová (seminar tutor)
Mgr. Iveta Čechovská (seminar tutor)
Ing. Mgr. Jana Juříková, Ph.D. (seminar tutor)
MUDr. Kateřina Kapounková, Ph.D. (seminar tutor)
Mgr. Ondřej Sitek, Ph.D. (seminar tutor)
Mgr. Bc. Kateřina Strašilová, Ph.D. (seminar tutor)
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
Wed 7:00–7:50 B11/206, except Mon 27. 10. to Fri 31. 10.
  • Timetable of Seminar Groups:
bp4013/MS: Mon 16:00–17:40 E34/225 - seminární místnost, except Mon 27. 10. to Fri 31. 10., J. Juříková
bp4013/MS2: Thu 15:00–16:40 E34/203 - seminární místnost, except Mon 27. 10. to Fri 31. 10., J. Juříková
bp4013/SEBS: Thu 12:00–13:40 E34/203 - seminární místnost, except Mon 27. 10. to Fri 31. 10., Z. Baranová
bp4013/SEBS2: Tue 17:00–18:40 E34/225 - seminární místnost, except Mon 27. 10. to Fri 31. 10., Z. Baranová
Prerequisites
BOZP_OK(bozp_po_stud) && BOZP_OK(bozp_po_stud_fsps)
The basic prerequisite for the beginning of Physiology studies are:
- Regular enrollment of the subject
- knowledge of the student at the level of biology teaching at high school
- knowledge gained through study in the subject ANATOMY (bp4008).
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
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Course objectives
Teaching Physics is not an end in itself. The subject is thematically oriented so that the basic information about the function of the human body and its organs is presented to the students at the lectures (selected key themes), then discussed in Seminars and practically applied in the Exercise, where the student will actively participate in the realization of specific tasks , exercises and tests and program essays. Part of the Exercise will be the separate elaboration of worksheets.
The course is designed so that the student can understand the basic functions of the human body as a whole, as well as the function of the organs, and understand the mutual interaction of the human organism and the external environment for the maintenance of homeostasis.
Similarly, it will be mentioned how the function of the human organism (and the function of its individual organs) will affect the physical burden, illness, stress,
Students are familiar with differences in the functions of the human body in childhood, adulthood and old age.
Knowledge gained through the study of Physiology will allow students to understand the concepts and processes in the human organism that the student encounters in the next follow-up studies at FSpS. Understand the changes that occur in our organism in individual types of sport, it will know how to focus and individualize the training and regeneration load. The completion of the subject of Physiology is a necessary prerequisite for enrollment of subjects related to further study at FSpS.
Learning outcomes
Successful completion of the subject of Physiology will make it possible to understand the basic principles of homeostasis (ability to stabilize the internal environment of the organism), which are a necessary condition of the body as a whole, as well as its individual organs.
Understand what is happening in the human organism, due to the burden, age, illness, stress,
The knowledge gained will allow you to understand the basic functions of the human body as a whole (system) and the function of the organs.
Graduates of the FSpS have to know the possibilities of adapting, training, loading and regeneration of the organism in childhood, adulthood and old age.
The knowledge gained in this subject will allow students to understand the concepts and processes in the human organism with which the FSpS student will meet in related subjects. Thanks to the knowledge of the body's function, it understands the changes that occur in our body in individual types of sport and will know how to focus and individualize the training and regeneration load.
The completion of the subject of Physiology is a necessary prerequisite for enrollment of subjects related to further study at FSpS.
Syllabus
  • Outline and concept of lectures + seminars:
  • 01) Introduction to physiology, homeostasis, cells
  • 02) Body composition and structure, practical: body composition + somatotype
  • 03) Muscles, muscle contraction, muscle fiber types, practical: dynamometry
  • 04) Energy systems, athlete energy profile
  • 05) Digestion and metabolism, practical: calculation of KM and EV for 24 hours
  • 06) Cardiovascular system, heart, blood vessels, practical: measurement of HR, HRV
  • 07) Cardiovascular system, conduction system, ECG, practical: measurement and calculation of Qs, Q
  • 08) Respiratory system, practical: spirometry - RR, VT, VE
  • 09) Thermoregulation + excretion
  • 10) Nervous system
  • 11) Endocrine system
  • 12) Reproductive system, in the seminar: Final test
Literature
    recommended literature
  • BERNACIKOVÁ,M, Kapounková K., Novotný J., Vomela J., Vomelová N. Fyziologie člověka pro studenty bakalářských oborů Tělesné výchovy. FSpS MU, 2014. ISBN: 978-80-210-7697-6
  • ROKYTA, Richard. Fyziologie. Třetí, přepracované vyd. Praha: Galén, 2016, 434 stran. ISBN 9788074922381. info
  • SILBERNAGL, Stefan and Agamemnon DESPOPOULOS. Atlas fyziologie člověka. 6. vyd., zcela přeprac. a r. Praha: Grada, 2004, xiii, 435. ISBN 802470630X. info
    not specified
  • PLACHETA, Zdeněk; Jarmila SIEGELOVÁ; Hana SVAČINOVÁ; Jiří JANČÍK; Leona MÍFKOVÁ; Lucie KOŽANTOVÁ VYMAZALOVÁ; Leona DUNKLEROVÁ; Jiří DUŠEK and Tomáš KÁRA. Praktická cvičení z klinické fyziologie pro bakalářské studium Specializace ve zdravotnictví. 1. dotisk 1. vyd. Brno: Masarykova univerzita, 2010, 57 pp. ISBN 978-80-210-3620-8. info
Teaching methods
A) Lectures on selected topics.
B) Seminars include both theoretical and practical parts of the course. Knowledge of basic information on the topic of a specific lesson is a prerequisite for participation in the exercises.
C) Self-study of recommended literature.
D) Presentations, discussions, practical measurements—filling out protocols, group activities, brainstorming.
E) Knowledge testing.
Assessment methods
The Physiology course is completed with an oral exam (graded on a scale of A-F), which students can take after fulfilling the requirements (see below). Homework is required during the semester.
Students will be admitted to the final exam after fulfilling all the requirements prescribed within the course:
- attendance at seminars (max. 2 absences); students must master the topics they missed; ISP solved individually;
- completion and submission of all 7 reports;
- active participation in class (involvement in measurements and other activities);
- successful completion of either 3 midterm tests with a score of 75% or one final test with a score of 70%.
Language of instruction
Czech
Further Comments
Study Materials
The course is taught each semester.
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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