bp4872 Physiology

Faculty of Sports Studies
spring 2026
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
Prerequisites (in Czech)
bp4868 Physiology 1 && 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 2 course builds upon Physiology 1 and covers advanced topics in cardiovascular, respiratory, digestive, and excretory systems. Students will gain insights into the regulation of blood pressure, respiration, digestion, and fluid and electrolyte balance.

The course emphasizes:
- a deeper understanding of circulatory and blood pressure regulation
- the physiology of respiration, digestion, and nutrient metabolism
- the function of the excretory system and fluid balance
- mechanisms of maintaining homeostasis and adaptation to stress

The goal is to provide students with practical skills and the ability to apply their knowledge in medical, sports, and healthcare fields.
Learning outcomes
Upon completing Physiology 2, students will be able to:
- analyze regulatory mechanisms of circulation and blood pressure.
- describe respiratory system physiology and its adaptation to different conditions.
- understand digestion and nutrient metabolism and their role in homeostasis.
- apply knowledge of fluid and electrolyte regulation in clinical settings.
Syllabus
  • 01. Introduction to Physiology. Basic concepts and principles Organization of the human body.
  • 02. Cell physiology. Cell membrane and transport mechanisms. Energy metabolism and cellular respiration.
  • 03. Nervous system. Structure and function of neurons. Central and peripheral nervous system. Neurotransmission and synaptic communication.
  • 04. Musculoskeletal system. Structure and function of muscles and bones. Mechanics of muscle contraction. Physiology of joints and musculoskeletal system.
  • 05. Cardiovascular system. Structure of the heart and blood circulation. Hemodynamics and blood pressure. Physiology of blood flow and its regulation.
  • 06. Respiratory system. Anatomy and physiology of the respiratory system. Mechanics of breathing.Transport of gases and regulation of breathing.
  • 07. Endocrine system. Hormones and their functions. Regulation of metabolic processes. Endocrine functions and their impact.
  • 08. Digestive system. Processes of digestion and absorption of nutrients. Regulation of the digestive system.
  • 09. Liver physiology and metabolism.
  • 10. Renal system. Kidney and urinary system function. Fluid and electrolyte regulation. Excretion mechanisms.
  • 11. Reproductive system. Physiology of the male and female reproductive system. Hormones and their regulation. Reproductive physiology.
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. Lékařská fyziologie. 4. přeprac. a dopl. vyd. Praha: Grada, 2003, 771 s. ISBN 8024705125. 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
Successfully completed a test with control issues in the curriculum.
Language of instruction
Czech
Further Comments
The course is taught annually.
Listed among pre-requisites of other courses
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