np936 Genetics in sport

Faculty of Sports Studies
Spring 2009
Extent and Intensity
0/1. 1 credit(s). Type of Completion: z (credit).
Teacher(s)
Mgr. Martina Bernaciková, Ph.D. (lecturer)
Guaranteed by
Mgr. Martina Bernaciková, Ph.D.
Department of Kinesiology – Faculty of Sports Studies
Timetable of Seminar Groups
np936/s1: Wed 11:50–12:35 K204, M. Bernaciková
Course Enrolment Limitations
The course is also offered to the students of the fields other than those the course is directly associated with.
The capacity limit for the course is 20 student(s).
Current registration and enrolment status: enrolled: 0/20, only registered: 0/20, only registered with preference (fields directly associated with the programme): 0/20
fields of study / plans the course is directly associated with
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Course objectives
Main objectives can be summarized as follows: basics of genetics, molekular genetic, human performance research.
Syllabus
  • Basics of genetics (DNA, RNA, transcription, translation, genetic code, heredity of genes)
  • Physiologic determinants of anaerobic and aerobic performance
  • Muscle fibres
  • Share of genetics in sports performances
  • Human genom
  • Nutrigenetics
  • Kinesiogenetics
  • Genetics in prevention of ilnesses
  • Gene therapy
  • Genetic tests
  • Gene doping
Literature
  • MCARDLE, William D., Frank I. KATCH and Victor L. KATCH. Exercise physiology : energy, nutrition, and human performance. 6th ed. Philadelphia: Lippincott Williams & Wilkins, 2007, xxi, 1068. ISBN 9780781749909. info
  • ROTH, Stephen M. Genetics primer for exercise science and health. Champaign: Human Kinetics, 2007, xiii, 177. ISBN 9780736063432. info
  • CAMPBELL, Neil A. Biologie. Edited by Jane B. Reece. Vyd. 1. Brno: Computer Press, 2006, xxxiv, 133. ISBN 8025111784. info
Assessment methods
Seminars. The subjects is finished by credit (be active in lessons).
Language of instruction
Czech
Further Comments
Study Materials
The course is taught annually.
The course is also listed under the following terms Spring 2010, Spring 2011, Spring 2012.
  • Enrolment Statistics (Spring 2009, recent)
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