Course: Basics of Neurophysiology 1

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Course title Basics of Neurophysiology 1
Course code KFA/ONEF
Organizational form of instruction Lecture
Level of course Bachelor
Year of study not specified
Semester Winter and 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)
  • Hanzlíková Ivana, Mgr. Ph.D.
Course content
Thematic Areas: Brief overview of the anatomy and physiology of the nervous system Neuron, neurotransmitter, and synapse. Reflex theory More complex regulatory mechanisms of nervous system activity Mechanisms of motor control Sensorimotor mechanisms at the spinal, brainstem, and cortical levels Functional interconnection between the motor and nervous systems Possibilities of assessment using neurophysiological methods Clinical examination for detecting disorders of neurophysiological mechanisms The essential role of CNS control functions in the physical, emotional, and social integrity of the individual as a basis for successful rehabilitation The most common disorders of the nervous system in rehabilitation and physiotherapy practice

Learning activities and teaching methods
Lecture, Monologic Lecture(Interpretation, Training), Dialogic Lecture (Discussion, Dialog, Brainstorming), Work with Text (with Book, Textbook), Demonstration
  • Attendace - 26 hours per semester
  • Preparation for the Exam - 16 hours per semester
  • Preparation for the Course Credit - 7 hours per semester
  • Homework for Teaching - 7 hours per semester
Learning outcomes
Students acquire basic knowledge of and become familiar with the basic concepts of neurophysiology, especially of the neurophysiology of motion. This knowledge is then diretly followed-up by other disciplines and subject fields, which the students will learn during their further studies and apply them later in their practise.
Student knows neurophysiology of nerves, muscles, neuromuscular transfer, receptors, and reflexes.
Prerequisites
Knowledge of human anatomy.

Assessment methods and criteria
Mark, Oral exam, Written exam

To obtain the course credit, the student must achieve a minimum of 15 out of 21 points from three in-term tests administered during the semester. If the required number of points is not reached, the student will be required to take a comprehensive credit test at the end of the semester, covering all course material. A minimum of 60% correct answers is required to pass. The student will have two attempts to pass this test. After successfully obtaining the credit, the student will proceed to an oral examination, which will assess their knowledge of the entire subject matter covered during the course.
Recommended literature
  • Ganong, W. F., Herget, J., Blažek, T., & Herget, J. (1995). Přehled lékařské fyziologie. Jinočany: H&H.
  • Králíček, P. (2011). Úvod do speciální neorfyziologie (třetí vydání). Praha: Galén.
  • Mysliveček, J. a kol. Základy neurověd. Praha: Triton..
  • Orel, M., & Facová, V. Základy stavby a funkce nervového systému. Olomouc: VUP..
  • Pfeiffer, J. (2007). Neurologie v rehabilitaci: pro studium a praxi. Praha: Grada Publishing.
  • Trojan, S., Votava, J., Druga, R., & Pfeiffer, J. (2005). Fyziologie a léčebná rehabilitace motoriky člověka. Praha: Grada Publishing.


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): - (2020) Category: Health service 1 Recommended year of study:1, Recommended semester: Summer