bp4868 Physiology 1

Faculty of Sports Studies
autumn 2025
Extent and Intensity
2/1/0. 3 credit(s). Type of Completion: zk (examination).
In-person direct teaching
Teacher(s)
prof. PharmDr. Petr Babula, Ph.D. (lecturer)
Mgr. Jan Kučera, Ph.D. (lecturer)
prof. MUDr. Julie Vašků, Ph.D. (lecturer)
Guaranteed by
prof. MUDr. Julie Vašků, Ph.D.
Department of Physical Activities and Health Sciences – Faculty of Sports Studies
Contact Person: prof. MUDr. Julie Vašků, Ph.D.
Supplier department: Department of Physical Activities and Health Sciences – Faculty of Sports Studies
Timetable
Thu 13:00–14:40 B11/236, except Mon 27. 10. to Fri 31. 10.
  • Timetable of Seminar Groups:
bp4868/01: Thu 15:00–15:50 B11/236, except Mon 27. 10. to Fri 31. 10., J. Kučera, J. Vašků
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 Physiology I course provides students with a fundamental understanding of human body functions, focusing on cellular processes, the nervous system, and the musculoskeletal system. Students will become familiar with the essential physiological mechanisms that maintain homeostasis and enable adaptation to various conditions.
The course covers:
- The organization of the human body at the cellular and tissue levels
- Mechanisms of cellular physiology and metabolism
- Neurophysiology and signal transmission in the nervous system
- Physiology of the muscular and skeletal system
- Basics of cardiovascular physiology

Emphasis is placed on linking theory with practical applications, fostering critical thinking, and developing an analytical approach to the study of physiology.
Learning outcomes
Upon completing Physiology I, students will be able to:
- understand basic physiological mechanisms at the cellular, tissue, and organ levels.
- analyze signal transmission in the nervous system and its regulation of bodily functions.
- comprehend the structure and function of the musculoskeletal system and the adaptation of muscles to physical stress.
- understand fundamental hemodynamic principles and cardiovascular system regulation.
Syllabus
  • 01. Introduction to Physiology - Basic physiological concepts. Organization of the human body.
  • 02. Cell Physiology I - Structure and function of cells. Types of cells and tissues.
  • 03. Cell Physiology II - Transport mechanisms across membranes. Energy metabolism and cellular respiration.
  • 04. Physiology of Cell Proliferation and Differentiation - Cell ontogenesis. Tumor transformation.
  • 05. Nervous System Physiology I - Structure and function of nerve cells. Electrical properties of neurons.
  • 06. Nervous System Physiology II - Central and peripheral nervous systems. Neurotransmission and synaptic communication.
  • 07. Sensory and Motor Pathways -Processing of sensory signals. Motor control.
  • 08. Autonomic Nervous System - Sympathetic and parasympathetic systems. Regulation of internal organs.
  • 09. Muscle Physiology I - Structure and types of muscle tissue. Microscopic structure of skeletal muscles.
  • 10. Muscle Physiology II - Mechanics of muscle contraction. Muscle tissue metabolism.
  • 11. Introduction to Cardiovascular Physiology - Basics of hemodynamics. Cardiac cycle and electrical activity of the heart.
Literature
    required literature
  • WARD, Jeremy P. T. and R. W. A. LINDEN. Základy fyziologie. První české vydání. Praha: Galén, 2010, 164 stran. ISBN 9788072626670. info
  • SILBERNAGL, Stefan and Agamemnon DESPOPOULOS. Atlas fyziologie člověka : 201 barevných tabulí. Translated by Otomar Kittnar. 4. české vydání. Praha: Grada Publishing, 2016, xv, 434. ISBN 9788024742717. info
  • WILHELM, Zdeněk; Pavel BRAVENÝ; Bohumil FIŠER; Nataša HONZÍKOVÁ; Miloslav KUKLETA; Marie NOVÁKOVÁ; Zuzana NOVÁKOVÁ; Milena ŠIMURDOVÁ and Yveta ŠTOURAČOVÁ. Stručný přehled fyziologie člověka pro bakalářské studijní programy (Medical Physiology - overview for bachelor study). 4th ed. Brno: Masarykova univerzita, 2010, 117 pp. ISBN 978-80-210-5283-3. info
    recommended literature
  • Trojan, Stanislav a kol. Lékařská fyziologie. Praha, Grada Publishing, a.s., 2003. ISBN 80-247-0512-5. info
  • ROKYTA, Richard. Fyziologie a patologická fyziologie : pro klinickou praxi. 1. vydání. Praha: Grada Publishing, 2015, xxxi, 680. ISBN 9788024748672. info
Teaching methods
Lectures, discussion, reading
Assessment methods
Successful completion of a test with review questions from the syllabus.
Language of instruction
Czech
Further Comments
The course is taught annually.
Listed among pre-requisites of other courses
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