FSpS:v2068 Menstrual cycle, physical acti - Course Information

v2068 Menstrual cycle, physical activity and nutrition of women

Extent and Intensity

0/0/0. 2 credit(s). Type of Completion: z (credit).
Asynchronous teaching

Teacher(s)

Mgr. Michaela Beníčková (lecturer)
Mgr. Martina Bernaciková, Ph.D. (lecturer)
Mgr. Marta Gimunová, Ph.D. (lecturer)
Mgr. Adam Wagner (lecturer)

Guaranteed by

Mgr. Marta Gimunová, Ph.D.
Department of Physical Activities and Health Sciences – Faculty of Sports Studies
Supplier department: Department of Physical Activities and Health Sciences – Faculty of Sports Studies

Course Enrolment Limitations

The course is also offered to the students of the fields other than those the course is directly associated with.
The capacity limit for the course is 60 student(s).
Current registration and enrolment status: enrolled: 0/60, only registered: 0/60, only registered with preference (fields directly associated with the programme): 0/60

fields of study / plans the course is directly associated with

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Course objectives

The course focuses on the menstrual cycle and changes associated with it (introduction to anatomy and physiology, hormonal contraception, menstrual cycle disorders and their risks, technology and applications for monitoring the menstrual cycle), pregnancy and menopause. The course also introduces the different nutritional needs during the different phases of the menstrual cycle and at different stages of a woman's life. The curriculum also includes a chapter linking physical activity, sleep, and mood to the menstrual cycle. The course presents current scientific knowledge and studies related to the menstrual cycle.

Learning outcomes

Upon completion, the student will be able to:
- understand the basics of the physiology of the menstrual cycle
- describe disorders of the menstrual cycle, their risks and the factors that belong to them
- compare nutritional needs during individual phases of the menstrual cycle and in different stages of a woman's life
- use technology and applications for monitoring the menstrual cycle
- compare different phases of a woman's life (e.g., pregnancy, menopause)

Syllabus

• Introduction to the anatomy and physiology of the female reproductive system
• Menstrual cycle and the hormones that affect us, technology and applications for menstrual cycle monitoring
• Hormonal contraceptives
• The most common menstrual cycle disorders
• Relationship between menstrual cycle and bone health (female athlete triad, relative energy deficiency syndrome in sports)
• Pregnancy
• Menopause
• The menstrual cycle from the perspective of sportswomen
• Sleep and fatigue during the menstrual cycle
• Physical activity, mood, stress and motivation during the menstrual cycle
• Nutritional needs at different stages of the menstrual cycle and at different stages of a woman's life
• And how do men have it?

Teaching methods

Self-study interactive curriculum, answer sheets, term papers.

Assessment methods

for successful completion of the course is required:
1, study each chapter of the interactive curriculum on a weekly basis
2, complete the answer sheet for the given topic each week
3, at the end of the semester, hand in the term paper

Language of instruction

Czech

Study support

https://is.muni.cz/auth/el/fsps/jaro2025/v2068/index.qwarp?fakulta=1451;obdobi=9523;predmet=1651036

Further comments (probably available only in Czech)

The course is taught each semester.
Information on the extent and intensity of the course: Online, asynchronně.
Information on course enrolment limitations: Minimální počet studentů přihlášených do seminární skupiny je 12.

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