Course: Exercise Physiology

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Course title Exercise Physiology
Course code KPK/FYZA
Organizational form of instruction Not filled in + Seminar
Level of course Bachelor
Year of study not specified
Semester Winter and summer
Number of ECTS credits 2
Language of instruction Czech
Status of course Compulsory
Form of instruction Face-to-face
Work placements This is not an internship
Recommended optional programme components None
Lecturer(s)
  • Jakubec Aleš, RNDr. Ph.D.
  • Botek Michal, doc. PhDr. Ph.D.
  • Neuls Filip, Mgr. Ph.D.
Course content
1. Reaction and adaptation of the cardiopulmonary system to physical load. 2. Reaction and adaptation of the motion system to physical load. 3. Fatigue and regeneration. 4. Influence of the external environment on physical performance (temperature, humidity, water environment, mountain conditions, diving). 5. Aerobic threshold, anaerobic threshold and VO2max. 6. Basic principles of testing the performance of the transport system. 7. Laboratory tests (W 170, test do vita maxima, CHR-test). 8. Field tests (Ruffier test, step-test, Cooper test, walking test, shuttle test, etc.) 9. Using sport-testers. 10. Doping in sport. 11. Physiological aspects of ageing with respect to physical activity. 12. Specifics of physical activity in children. 13. Specifics of physical activity in women.

Learning activities and teaching methods
Lecture, Monologic Lecture(Interpretation, Training), Dialogic Lecture (Discussion, Dialog, Brainstorming), Work with Text (with Book, Textbook), Observation, Demonstration, Projection (static, dynamic), Laboratory Work
  • Attendace - 13 hours per semester
  • Homework for Teaching - 41 hours per semester
Learning outcomes
The aim of the course is to provide the students with a comprehensive overview of human physiology under physical load, both in terms of acute conditions and adaptation to physical load. The acquired knowledge is the basis for follow-up theoretical and practical courses dealing with physical activity. Information about this course was translated to English within the project Internationalization of the Faculty of Physical Culture, Palacký University, Olomouc, No. CZ.1.07/2.2.00/28.0028, co-funded by the European Social Fund and the Government of the Czech Republic.
Upon completion of the course the student: 1. Is able to describe the reaction and adaptation of various body systems to physical load, 2. Is able to describe the effect of gender, age and environment on sports performance, 3. Knows the basic methods of examination of the cardiovascular system in the field and in laboratory conditions, 4. Knows the issue of doping.
Prerequisites
A prerequisite for completion of Physiology of load is secondary school knowledge of biology and human anatomy. A prerequisite for enrolment in the course is completion of Functional anatomy and General physiology (awarded credit in these courses). Exam dates can be registered after taking an exam from Functional anatomy.
KPK/FAN

Assessment methods and criteria
Mark, Oral exam, Written exam

Active participation in lectures and 100% active participation in seminars. The students' knowledge is verified by means of a comprehensive exam also covering the knowledge from the previous course of General physiology. The exam and the first retake is a test, the second retake is an oral board examination.
Recommended literature
  • Foss, L. M., & Keteyian, J. S. (1998). Fox's physiological Basis for Exercise and Sport. Boston : Brown.
  • Hamar, D., & Lipková, J. (2001). Fyziológia telesných cvičení. Bratislava: Univerzita Komenského.
  • Handzo, P. et al. (1980). Tělovýchovné lékařství: učebnice pro lékařské fakulty. Praha: Avicenum.
  • Máček, M., & Máčková, J. (1997). Fyziologie tělesných cvičení. Brno: MU.
  • Wilmore, J. C., & Costill, D. L. (2012). Physiology of Sport and Exercise. Champaign: Human Kinetics.


Study plans that include the course
Faculty Study plan (Version) Category of Branch/Specialization Recommended year of study Recommended semester
Faculty: Faculty of Physical Culture Study plan (Version): Adapted Physical Activities (2016) Category: Physical education and sport 2 Recommended year of study:2, Recommended semester: Summer
Faculty: Faculty of Physical Culture Study plan (Version): Recreology (2016) Category: Physical education and sport 2 Recommended year of study:2, Recommended semester: Summer
Faculty: Faculty of Physical Culture Study plan (Version): Civic Defence (2016) Category: Physical education and sport 2 Recommended year of study:2, Recommended semester: Summer
Faculty: Faculty of Physical Culture Study plan (Version): Physical Education and Sports (2016) Category: Physical education and sport 2 Recommended year of study:2, Recommended semester: Summer
Faculty: Faculty of Physical Culture Study plan (Version): Physical Education (2016) Category: Physical education and sport 2 Recommended year of study:2, Recommended semester: Summer