Course detail

Physiology of Exercises

FP-TfzPAcad. year: 2011/2012

The aim of the subject is to gain basic knowledge about the influence of stress on the human organism, to understand the links between the individual systems in a human body during stress. To gain awareness about the possibilities for a person to engage in movement activities when suffering from health limitations. To understand the importance of one's diet and drinking regime during movement activities.

Language of instruction

Czech

Number of ECTS credits

5

Mode of study

Not applicable.

Learning outcomes of the course unit

The subject will enable the students to gain knowledge about the function of human organs and systems under stress. It follows on from the subject Physiology and is a prerequisite for the subsequent subject Sports Training.

Prerequisites

Knowledge of human biology.

Co-requisites

Not applicable.

Planned learning activities and teaching methods

Teaching methods depend on the type of course unit as specified in the article 7 of BUT Rules for Studies and Examinations.

Assesment methods and criteria linked to learning outcomes

Awarding of credit:
Credit: Attendance at lectures and active participation in practical lessons.

Form of the examination and the final classification of the subject:
Examination: Written exam (100 points).

Classification scale
Grade Point assessment (in %) Numerical classification Verbal assessment
A 100 - 90 1 excellent
B 89 - 80 1,5 very good
C 79 - 70 2 good
D 69 - 60 2,5 satisfactory
E 59 - 50 3 sufficient
F 49 - 0 4 unsatisfactory

Course curriculum

- Reaction and adaptation to stress.
- Neurohumoral system.
- Changes in the internal transport system, blood composition, respiratory system, inner environment and bone muscles while under stress.
- Changes in the immune system during stress.
- Strength and speed properties of muscles during movement.
- Changes in the organism during endurance sports.
- Changes in the organism during sports requiring strength and speed.
- Limiting factors for exercise.
- Movement activities when there are limitations due to health.
- Importance of movement during ontogenesis.
- Adaptation of the organism to stress, overtraining, overload.
- Diet and drinking regime. Creation of a dietary plan for sportspeople.
- Supplements and sport. Use of performance-enhancing drugs.

- In the practical lessons, the lectured matter will be practiced, with the focus being on the key areas of the given topic. Recommendations for self-study - preparation for the final exam.

Work placements

Not applicable.

Aims

The aim of the subject is to gain basic knowledge about the influence of stress on the human organism, to understand the links between the individual systems in a human body during stress. To gain awareness about the possibilities for a person to engage in movement activities when suffering from health limitations. To understand the importance of one's diet and drinking regime during movement activities.

Specification of controlled education, way of implementation and compensation for absences

The subject is divided into lectures and practical lessons, both of which are compulsory. The subject will conclude with a written examination. Any absence must be duly excused and substituted for after agreement with the head of the subject.

Recommended optional programme components

Not applicable.

Prerequisites and corequisites

Not applicable.

Basic literature

ASTRAND, P. O., RHODAL, K. Textbook of work physiology. 2003 New York: Mc Graw-Hill (CS)
HAMAR, D., LIPKOVÁ, J. Fyziológia telesných cvičení. 2001. Bratislava: Univerzita Komenského, 173 s. ISBN 80-223-1627-X (SK)
HAVLÍČKOVÁ, L. a spol. Fyziologie tělesné zátěže. 1991. Praha: Univerzita Karlova, 196s. ISBN 80-7184-354-7 (CS)
JANČÍK, J., ZÁVODNÁ, E., NOVOTNÁ, M. Fyziologie tělesné zátěže - vybrané kapitoly. 2007. Brno: Fakulta sportovních studií (CS)
MÁČEK, M., MÁČKOVÁ, J.: Fyziologie tělesných cvičení. 1. vyd. Brno: Masarykova univerzita v Brně, 1997. 112 s. ISBN 80-210-1604-3. (CS)
MÁČEK, M., RADVANSKÝ, J. Tyziologie a klinické aspokty pohybové activity. 2011. Praha: Galén, 254 s. ISBN 978-80-7262-695-3 (CS)
MC ARDLE, W. D. KATCH, F. I., KATCH, U. L. Exercise physiology. 2001. Baltimore: Lippincot Williams and Williams, ISBN 0-7817-3061-9 (CS)
PLACHETA, Z. a spol. Zátěžové vyšetření a pohybová léčba. 2001. Brno: Masarykova univerzita, 179 s. ISBN 80-210-2614-6 (CS)
WILMORE, J H., CONSTILL, D. L. Physiology of sport and exercise. Champaign, IL: Human Kinetics (EN)

Recommended reading

SILBERNAGL, S.: Atlas fyziologie člověka, Grada 2004, 80-247-0630-X (CS)

Classification of course in study plans

  • Programme BAK Bachelor's

    branch BAK-MTK , 2 year of study, winter semester, compulsory

Type of course unit

 

Lecture

26 hod., optionally

Teacher / Lecturer

Syllabus

- Reaction and adaptation to stress.
- Neurohumoral system.
- Changes in the internal transport system, blood composition, respiratory system, inner environment and bone muscles while under stress.
- Changes in the immune system during stress.
- Strength and speed properties of muscles during movement.
- Changes in the organism during endurance sports.
- Changes in the organism during sports requiring strength and speed.
- Limiting factors for exercise.
- Movement activities when there are limitations due to health.
- Importance of movement during ontogenesis.
- Adaptation of the organism to stress, overtraining, overload.
- Diet and drinking regime. Creation of a dietary plan for sportspeople.
- Supplements and sport. Use of performance-enhancing drugs.

Exercise

13 hod., compulsory

Teacher / Lecturer

Syllabus

- In the practical lessons, the lectured matter will be practiced, with the focus being on the key areas of the given topic. Recommendations for self-study - preparation for the final exam.