bp4883 Sports physiotherapy 3

Faculty of Sports Studies
spring 2026

The course is not taught in spring 2026

Extent and Intensity
0/1/0. 2 credit(s). Type of Completion: zk (examination).
In-person direct teaching
Teacher(s)
Mgr. Pavlína Bazalová (lecturer)
Mgr. Vít Horák (seminar tutor)
Guaranteed by
Mgr. Pavlína Bazalová
Department of Physical Activities and Health Sciences – Faculty of Sports Studies
Supplier department: Department of Physical Activities and Health Sciences – Faculty of Sports Studies
Prerequisites (in Czech)
bp4844 Sports physiotherapy 2 && bp4870 Kinesiology, diagnostics and therapy of the musculoskeletal system 5 && 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
Abstract
The goal of "Sports Physical Therapy 3" is to introduce students to the role of the physical therapist in the gym, teach basic exercises and exercise techniques, introduce the principles of loading after injury, and provide hands-on experience using a dynamometer to assess muscle strength. Students will also learn advanced techniques for improving strength and endurance and their application in training programs for athletes. Emphasis will be placed on the integration of physical therapy principles into training plans with regard to injury prevention and rehabilitation.
Learning outcomes
Upon completion of the course the student will be able to:
- Apply correct techniques of basic exercises;
- Design and implement rehabilitation programs for various types of injuries with respect to progressive loading;
- Use a dynamometer to assess muscle strength and interpret the results for rehabilitation purposes;
- Integrate physiotherapy principles into training plans.
Key topics
  • 01. The role of the physiotherapist in the gym, principles, safety.
  • 02. Demonstration and practice of basic exercises.
  • 03. Proper technique and biomechanics of exercises.
  • 04. Principles of progressive loading after injury.
  • 05. Specific exercises for rehabilitation of different types of injuries.
  • 06. Dynamometry and its use in physiotherapy.
  • 07. Fundamentals of palpatory anatomy II.
  • 08. Possible uses of sonography by the physiotherapist, application in the sports environment.
Study resources and literature
    required literature
  • OATIS, Carol A. Kinesiology : the mechanics and pathomechanics of human movement. Third edition. Philadelphia: Wolters Kluwer, 2017, xix, 1006. ISBN 9781451191561. info
    recommended literature
  • RATAMESS, Nicholas A. ACSM's foundations of strength training and conditioning. Second edition. Philadelphia: Wolters Kluwer, 2022, xiii, 659. ISBN 9781975118754. info
  • MOSELEY, G. Lorimer and David S. BUTLER. Explain pain supercharged : the clinician's manual. Adelaide: Noigroup Publications, 2017, 234 stran. ISBN 9780648022701. info
  • RIPPETOE, Mark and Stephani Elizabeth BRADFORD. Starting strength : basic barbell training. 3rd edition. Wichita Falls, TX: Aasgaard Co., 2011, vii, 347. ISBN 9780982522738. info
Approaches, practices, and methods used in teaching
Frontal type of teaching with discussion. Working in groups - creating specific sport-rehabilitation plans.
Method of verifying learning outcomes and course completion requirements
oral exam - the student draws a question from the pre-set headings - grades A-F
Language of instruction
Czech
Further Comments
The course is taught annually.
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