Course detail

Ergonomics of Sport and Physical Activities

CESA-SESPAcad. year: 2025/2026

Ergonomic principles were established in order to protect human health and safety. In sport, the emphasis on performance enhancement is regarded too. To meet these requirements, it is essential to distinguish specific traits of particular sport discipline and to find effective way of performing the acitivity with respect to individual physiological limits and abilities of the athlete. In the course, you will learn to understand the ergonomic principles, theri application in sport activities and with the procedure in risk factors identification.

Language of instruction

Czech

Number of ECTS credits

3

Mode of study

Not applicable.

Entry knowledge

Not applicable.

Rules for evaluation and completion of the course

Each student will conduct an ergonomic audit in specific sport acitivity according to his or her choice. Oral and written report will be submitted.

Aims

The course focuses on the application of ergonomic principles in sport akctivities, both individual and team, with respect to the level and enhancement of performace and with the emphasis on safety and and preventions of injuries.

Study aids

Not applicable.

Prerequisites and corequisites

Not applicable.

Basic literature

REILLY, T. Ergonomics in Sport and Physical Activities, 1st Edition, Champaign Illinois: Human Kinetics: 2010 (CS)

Recommended reading

Not applicable.

Classification of course in study plans

  • Programme SPC-STC Bachelor's 2 year of study, summer semester, elective
    3 year of study, summer semester, elective

Type of course unit

 

Lecture

13 hod., optionally

Teacher / Lecturer

Seminar

13 hod., optionally

Teacher / Lecturer