Course: Physiology

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Course title Physiology
Course code OPD/FTB01
Organizational form of instruction Exercise + Seminar
Level of course Bachelor
Year of study not specified
Semester Summer
Number of ECTS credits 3
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)
  • Pičmanová Petra, Mgr. Ph.D.
  • Klášterecká Romana, Mgr. Ph.D.
  • Malinčíková Jana, MUDr. Ph.D.
  • Kopecký Miroslav, doc. PaedDr. Ph.D.
Course content
Body fluids and hemostasis, respiratory system, gastrointestinal system, endocrine system, function of kidney. Nervous and cardiovascular system, function of muscles. Practicals are concentrated on examination of cardiovascular, nervous and muscle systems.

Learning activities and teaching methods
Lecture, Monologic Lecture(Interpretation, Training), Dialogic Lecture (Discussion, Dialog, Brainstorming), Laboratory Work
  • Homework for Teaching - 36 hours per semester
Learning outcomes
Human physiology is a dynamic science studying the functions of normal healthy human organism, and it treats of its development, regulation, and integration.
Human physiology makes the students acquainted with basic functions of the human body with particular accent to the physiology of the neuro - motor system.
Prerequisites
Knowledge of anatomy, biophysic and biology on the level of bachelor study physiotherapy.

Assessment methods and criteria
Mark, Oral exam

Successful completion of practical trainings and active participation at the seminars.
Recommended literature
  • Mourek J. (2012). Fyziolofogie pro studenty zdravotnických oborů.
  • Rokyta, R. a kol. (2016). Fyziologie. Praha.
  • Silbernagl, S., Despopoulos, A. (2004). Atlas fyziologie člověka. Praha.


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 1 Recommended year of study:1, Recommended semester: Summer