b5002 Physiology

Faculty of Sports Studies
autumn 2025
Extent and Intensity
2/2/0. 6 credit(s). Type of Completion: zk (examination).
In-person direct teaching
Teacher(s)
prof. PharmDr. Petr Babula, Ph.D. (lecturer)
Mgr. Martina Bernaciková, Ph.D. (lecturer)
Mgr. Marta Gimunová, Ph.D. (lecturer)
MUDr. Kateřina Kapounková, Ph.D. (lecturer)
prof. MUDr. Julie Vašků, Ph.D. (lecturer)
Mgr. Zuzana Baranová (seminar tutor)
Mgr. Michaela Beníčková (seminar tutor)
Mgr. Vojtěch Grün, Ph.D. (seminar tutor)
Mgr. Ondřej Sitek, Ph.D. (seminar tutor)
Guaranteed by
Mgr. Martina Bernaciková, Ph.D.
Department of Physical Activities and Health Sciences – Faculty of Sports Studies
Contact Person: Mgr. Martina Bernaciková, Ph.D.
Supplier department: Department of Physical Activities and Health Sciences – Faculty of Sports Studies
Timetable
Thu 7:55–9:35 B11/206, except Thu 30. 10., except Thu 4. 12.
  • Timetable of Seminar Groups:
b5002/01: Thu 11:00–12:40 E34/207 – seminární místnost, except Thu 30. 10., except Thu 4. 12., O. Sitek
b5002/02: Wed 12:00–13:40 E34/225 - seminární místnost, except Mon 27. 10. to Fri 31. 10., O. Sitek
b5002/03: Mon 13:00–14:40 E34/225 - seminární místnost, except Mon 27. 10. to Fri 31. 10., O. Sitek
b5002/04: Tue 16:00–17:40 E34/203 - seminární místnost, except Mon 27. 10. to Fri 31. 10., O. Sitek
b5002/05: Mon 16:00–17:40 E34/203 - seminární místnost, except Mon 27. 10. to Fri 31. 10., O. Sitek
b5002/06: Tue 10:00–11:40 E34/225 - seminární místnost, except Mon 27. 10. to Fri 31. 10., O. Sitek
b5002/07: Thu 14:15–15:55 E34/207 – seminární místnost, except Thu 30. 10., except Thu 4. 12., O. Sitek
b5002/08: Wed 18:00–19:40 E34/203 - seminární místnost, except Mon 27. 10. to Fri 31. 10., M. Beníčková
b5002/09: Wed 1. 10. to Wed 10. 12. Wed 15:00–16:40 E34/205, Mon 15. 9. to Wed 24. 9. Wed 15:00–16:40 B11/311, except Wed 29. 10., M. Beníčková
b5002/10: Thu 16:00–17:40 E34/225 - seminární místnost, except Thu 30. 10., except Thu 4. 12., M. Beníčková
Prerequisites
BOZP_OK(bozp_po_stud) && BOZP_OK(bozp_po_stud_fsps)
Interest in studying biological subjects. The student perceives that the study of anatomy and physiology is essential for understanding the principles of control of physical activity, nutrition, etc., as the theoretical basis from which subsequent principles are based.
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
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Course objectives
The aim of the course is to understand the nature and functioning of the human body. Understanding the functions of the human body is necessary for interconnection and continuity with other subjects that students take as part of their studies in the Faculty of Sport Studies. The understanding of physiological processes and principles is therefore the basis for understanding the principles of sports training, management of physical activity, regeneration, etc. Physiology is a prerequisite for follow-up courses such as Exercise Physiology etc.
Learning outcomes
Upon completion of this course, the student will be able to:
- anatomically describe the individual organ systems;
- define and describe the basic principles of the functioning of the human organism, either as a whole or to understand the functions of individual organs;
- to apply the knowledge and understanding acquired in the study of related subjects such as Exercise Physiology, Exercise Pathophysiology, Sports Training, Regeneration, etc.;
- explain and interpret important physiological parameters, be able to measure, analyse and evaluate them (knowledge of standards) and then incorporate them into practice;
- reason logically about the interconnection of the functions of the various organ systems and understand the principle of homeostasis and the body's response to load;
- apply the knowledge gained in Physiology and related subjects to future practice in the prevention of injury, overstrain and overtraining of athletes; planning and management of physical activity, sports training or recovery
Syllabus
  • 1. Introduction, cell, homeostasis.
  • 2. Body composition, anthropometry, somatotypes, body fluids (ECF, ICF, water), water regulation, blood, lymph, substance transport, immune system.
  • 3. Locomotor system, bones, muscles, muscle cell, muscle contraction, muscle fiber types, muscle fiber diagnostics, dynamometry.
  • 4. Energy systems, biochemistry of energy sources for muscle activity, athlete's energy profile.
  • 5. Digestive system, carbohydrate, lipid, and protein metabolism, energy expenditure.
  • 6. Respiratory system, lungs, respiration, breathing regulation, physiological parameters of the respiratory system, spirometry, oximetry.
  • 7. Cardiovascular system, heart, cardiac revolution, cardiac conduction system, physiological parameters of cardiovascular system (HR, BP, HRV).
  • 8. Nervous system, nerve cell, CNS, PNS (ANS), reflex arc, motor control, sensorimotor integration.
  • 9. Senses (sight, hearing, smell, taste, touch, proprioception), vestibular system, visual skills, sleep, circadian rhythms.
  • 10. Hormonal system, hormones and their functions, hormonal glands, regulation, control of hormone secretion, negative and positive feedback.
  • 11. Urinary system, kidneys, urine formation, regulation of fluid volume, thermoregulation, reaction to heat/cold, diving reflex.
  • 12. Reproductive system, menstrual cycle, pregnancy, sex hormones and their concentrations.
Literature
    required literature
  • BERNACIKOVÁ, M., Kapounková K., Novotný J., Vomela J., Vomelová N. Fyziologie člověka pro studenty bakalářských oborů Tělesné výchovy. FSpS MU, 2014. ISBN: 978-80-210-7697-6
    recommended literature
  • Silbernagl, Stefan , Despopoulos, Agamemnon. Atlas fyziologie člověka. Grada Publishing. ISBN 808562379X. info
  • ROKYTA, Richard. Fyziologie : pro bakalářská studia v medicíně, ošetřovatelství, přírodovědných, pedagogických a tělovýchovných oborech. 2., přeprac. vyd. Praha: ISV nakladatelství, 2008, 426 s. ISBN 808664247X. info
Teaching methods
- Interactive lecture, supplemented by case studies, surveys and discussions (theoretical teaching);
- seminar - practical teaching (worksheets, measurements, group work, brainstorming, role-playing, etc.);
- indirect teaching (self-study of recommended literature, completion of worksheets);
- the course will have an interactive curriculum and will use the hand-offs in IS;
- testing as part of the course assessment
Assessment methods
The Physiology course is completed with an oral exam (graded on a scale of A-F), which students can take after fulfilling the requirements (see below). Homework is required during the semester.
Students will be admitted to the final exam after fulfilling all the requirements prescribed for the course:
- attendance at seminars (max. 2 absences); students must master the topics they missed;
- completion of all worksheets (evaluated during the seminar, submitted to the IS in case of absence);
- active participation in class (involvement in measurements and other activities);
- successful completion of partial tests (each seminar) and one final test (on the day of the exam).
Partial tests
Students take a five-minute online test (ABCD) on the last topic covered in each class. At the end of the semester, the test results are added up and evaluated as a percentage. Based on the resulting percentage, students may receive point penalties (less than 33.3%, minus 1 point) or bonuses (more than 66.6%, plus 1 to 2 points) for the final test (see the image in the Interactive Syllabus).
- Individual and overall evaluations of partial tests will be published in the notebook.
- It is permissible to miss the test twice; the percentage of success from all written tests is counted in the evaluation.
- Penalties/bonuses apply for the entire semester (i.e., including retakes of the final test).
- In the event of repeating the course, point penalties/bonuses are not transferred between semesters.
Final test
On the day of the exam, students write a final test (max. 30 points). The point penalty/bonus from the partial tests will be added to its results (see the picture in the Interactive Syllabus). The oral part of the exam follows. Students with an excellent overall grade (A–B) are exempted from the oral part, students with an insufficient grade (F) will not be admitted to the oral part and must repeat the final test during the next exam date.
- More than 90% of points: grade A, the student does not participate in the oral part of the exam.
- 81–90% of points: grade B, the student does not have to participate in the oral part of the exam, but can if he/she wants to improve the grade.
- 51–80% of points: the student goes to the oral exam.
- Less than 50% of points: grade F.
Language of instruction
Czech
Study support
https://is.muni.cz/auth/el/fsps/podzim2025/b5002/index-Wuuivc.qwarp
Further Comments
The course is taught annually.
Listed among pre-requisites of other courses
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