Course: Exercise Physiology

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Course title Exercise Physiology
Course code FYT/PTB35
Organizational form of instruction Lesson
Level of course Bachelor
Year of study not specified
Semester Winter
Number of ECTS credits 1
Language of instruction English
Status of course Compulsory-optional
Form of instruction Face-to-face
Work placements This is not an internship
Recommended optional programme components None
Lecturer(s)
  • Gaul Aláčová Petra, Mgr. Ph.D.
Course content
Topics of practical lectures: 1.Cardiovascular rehabilitation - general principles, examination - spiroergometric, casuistry. 2.Regime measures, physical activity recommendations. 3.Design a training session for cardiac patients.

Learning activities and teaching methods
unspecified
Learning outcomes
Students will learn about the possibilities of using exercise physiology in rehabilitation practice. Special attention is paid to stress physiology in cardiology, obesitology and preventive rehabilitation. In the practical part, students take stress tests and then, based on their results, make prescriptions of physical activity. In addition, students get familiar with the regime measures recommended in primary and secondary prevention of civilization diseases.
Ability to design a plan for cardiovascular rehabilitation.
Prerequisites
unspecified
OPD/PTB01 and FYT/PTB27 and FYT/PTA32

Assessment methods and criteria
unspecified
Creating of a cardiovascular rehabilitation plan.
Recommended literature
  • Vilikus, Z., Brandejský, P. (2006). Sports medicine for English-speaking students. Praha: Karolinum.


Study plans that include the course
Faculty Study plan (Version) Category of Branch/Specialization Recommended year of study Recommended semester
Faculty: Faculty of Health Sciences Study plan (Version): Physiotherapy (2019) Category: Health service 3 Recommended year of study:3, Recommended semester: Winter