| Course title | Exercise Medicine |
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| Course code | TVL/VA041 |
| Organizational form of instruction | Exercise + Seminar |
| Level of course | Master |
| Year of study | 4 |
| 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) |
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| Course content |
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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.
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| Learning activities and teaching methods |
| Monologic Lecture(Interpretation, Training), Dialogic Lecture (Discussion, Dialog, Brainstorming), Work with Text (with Book, Textbook), Demonstration |
| Learning outcomes |
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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 |
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Student are expected to have knowledge of patients' examination and basic principles of exercise patophysiology.
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| Assessment methods and criteria |
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Mark, Oral exam
Attendance, colloquium. |
| Recommended literature |
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| Study plans that include the course |
| Faculty | Study plan (Version) | Category of Branch/Specialization | Recommended semester | |
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| Faculty: Faculty of Medicine and Dentistry | Study plan (Version): General Medicine (2025) | Category: Medical sciences | 4 | Recommended year of study:4, Recommended semester: - |