p940 Physical Education – Basics of Capoeira

Faculty of Sports Studies
spring 2026
Extent and Intensity
0/2/0. 1 credit(s). Type of Completion: z (credit).
In-person direct teaching
Teacher(s)
Eliška Procházková (seminar tutor)
Mgr. Andrea Novotná (assistant)
Mgr. Pavlína Vaculíková, Ph.D. (assistant)
Guaranteed by
Mgr. Juraj Krkošek
University Sport Centre – Department of Physical Education and Social Sciences – Faculty of Sports Studies
Contact Person: Mgr. Andrea Novotná
Supplier department: University Sport Centre – Department of Physical Education and Social Sciences – Faculty of Sports Studies
Timetable of Seminar Groups
p940/01: Thu 19. 2. 14:40–16:20 velká těl. pod Hradem, Thu 26. 2. 14:40–16:20 velká těl. pod Hradem, Thu 5. 3. 14:40–16:20 velká těl. pod Hradem, Thu 12. 3. 14:40–16:20 velká těl. pod Hradem, Thu 19. 3. 14:40–16:20 velká těl. pod Hradem, Thu 26. 3. 14:40–16:20 velká těl. pod Hradem, Thu 2. 4. 14:40–16:20 velká těl. pod Hradem, Thu 9. 4. 14:40–16:20 velká těl. pod Hradem, Thu 16. 4. 14:40–16:20 velká těl. pod Hradem, Thu 23. 4. 14:40–16:20 velká těl. pod Hradem, Thu 30. 4. 14:40–16:20 velká těl. pod Hradem, Thu 7. 5. 14:40–16:20 velká těl. pod Hradem, E. Procházková
p940/02: Thu 19. 2. 16:20–18:00 velká těl. pod Hradem, Thu 26. 2. 16:20–18:00 velká těl. pod Hradem, Thu 5. 3. 16:20–18:00 velká těl. pod Hradem, Thu 12. 3. 16:20–18:00 velká těl. pod Hradem, Thu 19. 3. 16:20–18:00 velká těl. pod Hradem, Thu 26. 3. 16:20–18:00 velká těl. pod Hradem, Thu 2. 4. 16:20–18:00 velká těl. pod Hradem, Thu 9. 4. 16:20–18:00 velká těl. pod Hradem, Thu 16. 4. 16:20–18:00 velká těl. pod Hradem, Thu 23. 4. 16:20–18:00 velká těl. pod Hradem, Thu 30. 4. 16:20–18:00 velká těl. pod Hradem, Thu 7. 5. 16:20–18:00 velká těl. pod Hradem, E. Procházková
Prerequisites
POV_TV && BOZP_OK(bozp_cus_tv_upoly)
The course is geared for obligatory PE only.
Course Enrolment Limitations
The course is offered to students of any study field.
The capacity limit for the course is 50 student(s).
Current registration and enrolment status: enrolled: 47/50, only registered: 1/50, only registered with preference (fields directly associated with the programme): 0/50
Abstract
The main goals of the educational process involve: - the improvement of the locomotive abilities and fitness - the impact on the positive approach towards sports activities considered as the protection against conflicts, civilization diseases and stress - the support of students healthy lifestyle - the aim of the course is to introduce the basics of old martial arts to students.
Learning outcomes
After completing the course, students will be able: - To apply learned techniques in everyday life situations in case of their defence
Key topics
warm up in martial arts training of tumbling skills of martial arts basic techniques of capoeira exercise in pairs (jogo) exercise advancing articular flexibility
Study resources and literature
  • SVOBODA, Ivo. Bojová umění jako základ sebeobrany a jejich vztah k právním normám. 2003, 87 l. info
  • DRAEGER, Donn F. and Robert W. SMITH. Asijská bojová umění : [historie, techniky a zbraně]. Vyd. 1. Bratislava: CAD Press, 1995, 219 s. ISBN 808534940X. info
Approaches, practices, and methods used in teaching
practise exercises
Method of verifying learning outcomes and course completion requirements
- exercise, credit - the credit is given to students for the attendance - allowed 2 excused absences and 2 without explanation - the substitution of more absence is not allowed.  In the event that a class is cancelled by the lecturer (e.g., due to illness or organizational reasons), the class will be made up in the 13th week of the semester.
Alternate completion

It is not possible to complete the course in an alternative form.

Language of instruction
Czech
Further comments (probably available only in Czech)
Study Materials
Information on course enrolment limitations: Minimální počet studentů přihlášených do seminární skupiny je 12.
Teacher's information
The course includes light physical contact during selected exercises, work with music, pair and individual activities, systematic repetition of practiced movement elements (e.g. sequences), and basic acrobatic elements (e.g. a cartwheel). All activities are performed barefoot. 

More information related to the course is available at www.fsps.muni.cz/cus/. Capoeira is a fitness-oriented program derived from a traditional martial art.
The course is also listed under the following terms Spring 2007, Autumn 2007, Spring 2008, Autumn 2008, Spring 2009, Autumn 2009, Spring 2010, Autumn 2010, Spring 2011, Autumn 2011, Spring 2012, Autumn 2012, Spring 2013, autumn 2013, Spring 2014, Autumn 2014, Spring 2015, Autumn 2015, Spring 2016, Autumn 2016, Spring 2017, Autumn 2017, Spring 2018, Autumn 2018, Spring 2019, Autumn 2019, Spring 2020, autumn 2020, spring 2021, autumn 2021, spring 2022, autumn 2022, spring 2023, autumn 2023, spring 2024, autumn 2024, spring 2025, autumn 2025.
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