Course: Exercise Medicine

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Course title Exercise Medicine
Course code TVL/VA042
Organizational form of instruction Exercise + Seminar
Level of course Master
Year of study not specified
Semester Winter and summer
Number of ECTS credits 1
Language of instruction English
Status of course Compulsory
Form of instruction Face-to-face
Work placements This is not an internship
Recommended optional programme components None
Course availability The course is available to visiting students
Lecturer(s)
  • Malinčíková Jana, MUDr. Ph.D.
  • Sovová Eliška, prof. MUDr. Ph.D., MBA
  • Sovová Markéta, MUDr. Ph.D.
  • Imrichová Barbora, Mgr.
  • Masný Oldřich, MUDr.
  • Mikulášková Monika, Mgr.
Course content
Knowledge of theoretical principles of exercise physiology and pathophysiology (methods, indications, contraindications and interpretation of functional exercise test - exercise electrocardiography, spiroergometry, hand grip test, frequency analysis, out-patient 24-hour monitoring of BP and ECG) including risks sof possible complications, and knowledge of clinical application of results. The student should examine a patient with respect to detection of the most common functional disorders of motor systém (muscle dysbalance, hypermobility) and be familiar with possible compensation of these disorders. Practical skills in antidoping fighting. To prescribe a dietary regiment in athlets. Basic principles of balneotherapy.

Learning activities and teaching methods
Monologic Lecture(Interpretation, Training), Dialogic Lecture (Discussion, Dialog, Brainstorming), Work with Text (with Book, Textbook), Demonstration
Learning outcomes
Knowledge of theoretical principles of exercise physiology and pathophysiology including risks of possible complications, and knowledge of clinical application of results. The student should examine a patient with respect to detection of the most common functional disorders of motion and cardiovascular system and be familiar with possible compensation of these disorders. Student becomes familiar with basic principles of prescription of exercise in significant and common diagnosis and realizes connection among other clinical fields. Student becomes more familiar with the basic principles of healthy nutrition and antidoping rules. The part of this lessons is to familiarize with the scientific principles of spa medicine including the practical indication of this therapy.
Knowledge of theoretical principles of exercise physiology and pathophysiology, examination of athletes or patients with focusing on sports activity (methods, indications, contraindications and interpretation of functional exercise test - exercise electrocardiography, spiroergometry, hand grip test, frequency analysis, out-patient 24-hour monitoring of BP and ECG) including risks of possible complications, and knowledge of clinical application of results. Practical skills in antidoping fighting. To prescribe a dietary regiment in athlets. Basic principles of balneotherapy.
Prerequisites
Student are expected to have knowledges in patients examination and basic principles of exercise patofyziology.
PAT/VAB11 and CJA/VAB43 and IN0/VAA11 and CH0/VAB11 and IN2/VAB22 and PFY/VAB11

Assessment methods and criteria
Mark, Oral exam

Attendance at seminars and practicals After each seminar test of practical skills, Final test and case reports focus on the evaluation of the athlete's examination.
Recommended literature
  • Beam WC, Adams GM. Exercise psychology.Mc.Graw Hill. 6 th. Edition. 2011.
  • Bruckner P., Kuan K. et.al. Clinical Sports Medicine, 3-rd edition, 2010.
  • McArdle, W. D., Katch, F. I., & Katch, V. L. (1991). Exercise physiology: energy, nutrition and human performance. Philadelphia: Lea and Febiger.


Study plans that include the course
Faculty Study plan (Version) Category of Branch/Specialization Recommended year of study Recommended semester
Faculty: Faculty of Medicine and Dentistry Study plan (Version): General Medicine (2019) Category: Medical sciences 4 Recommended year of study:4, Recommended semester: -
Faculty: Faculty of Medicine and Dentistry Study plan (Version): General Medicine (2018) Category: Medical sciences 4 Recommended year of study:4, Recommended semester: -
Faculty: Faculty of Medicine and Dentistry Study plan (Version): General Medicine (2021) Category: Medical sciences 4 Recommended year of study:4, Recommended semester: -