SP25PP005 Somatology for Special Educators

Faculty of Public Policies in Opava
Winter 2026
Extent and Intensity
13/13/0. 3 credit(s). Type of Completion: z (credit).
Teacher(s)
Mgr. Markéta Skalná, Ph.D. (lecturer)
Mgr. Markéta Skalná, Ph.D. (seminar tutor)
doc. Mgr. Eva Zezulková, Ph.D. (assistant)
Guaranteed by
Mgr. Markéta Skalná, Ph.D.
Institute of Special Education – Faculty of Public Policies in Opava
Contact Person: Mgr. Denisa Janků
Timetable
Wed 9:45–10:30 C201, except Wed 7. 10. ; and Wed 7. 10. 9:45–10:30 C205
  • Timetable of Seminar Groups:
SP25PP005/A: Wed 10:35–11:20 C201, except Wed 7. 10. ; and Wed 7. 10. 10:35–11:20 C205, M. Skalná
Prerequisites (in Czech)
FAKULTA(1951) && TYP_STUDIA(B) && FORMA(P) && ROCNIK(1)
Course Enrolment Limitations
The course is only offered to the students of the study fields the course is directly associated with.
fields of study / plans the course is directly associated with
Course objectives
Objectives: The aim of the course is to familiarize students with the terminology of anatomical structures and the structure of organ systems of the human body. Knowledge of anatomy is followed by physiology, which familiarizes students with the functions of individual organs and organ systems.
Learning outcomes
Learning outcomes: Professional knowledge: - the student can define anatomical terms such as the musculoskeletal system, cardiovascular system, respiratory system, digestive system and their parts - the student can explain the terms - the student can also explain the functions of individual functional systems of the human body Professional skills: - the student can use professional Latin terminology General competencies: - the student is able to navigate professional terminology and use the acquired knowledge in pedagogical practice - the student can estimate anatomical and physiological deviations from normal in special pedagogical diagnostics
Syllabus
Content: 1. Functional morphology of tissues. Structure and function of the cell, division, cell death. Types of tissues, structure, function of tissues. Determination of direction, planes, professional description of the human body. Basic Latin terminology 2. Locomotor system, structure and function of bones, skeleton, bone connections, joint, types of movements (extension, flexion, etc.) 3. Blood, hemostasis, ABO, hematopoiesis, composition and function of blood. Body fluids, lymph, cerebrospinal fluid, hydration. Immunity, vaccination, lymphatic system 4. Circulatory system - blood vessels, heart, small and large blood circulation 5. Respiratory system, anatomy and physiology of the respiratory tract, control of breathing 6. Digestive system, description of the organs of the digestive system, their functions, location. Liver, pancreas, gallbladder. Nutrition 7. Excretory system, description of the structure and function of the organs of the excretory system. Urine and its composition 8. Male reproductive system – description of the structure and function of the male reproductive system 9. Female reproductive system, reproduction, intrauterine development 10. Nervous system – peripheral nervous system, its description and function, CNS, vegetative nervous system 11. Sense organs. Sight, hearing, balance system, taste, smell, touch 12. Endocrine system – humoral control of the organism, description of the structure and function of glands with internal secretion
Literature
    required literature
  • NAŇKA, O., ELIŠKOVÁ, M. Přehled anatomie. Praha: Galén, 2015. ISBN 978-80-7492-206-0.
    recommended literature
  • ARKER, S. Lidské tělo - ilustrovaný průvodce jeho strukturou, fungováním a poruchami (+ DVD trojrozměrná zobrazení a mikrofotografie). Praha: Knižní klub, 2008. ISBN 978-80-242-2211-0
  • ROKYTA, R., MARE, D., TURKOVÁ, Z. Somatologie. Praha: Wolters Kluwer, 2016. ISBN 978-80-755-2306-8.
    not specified
  • NETTER, F. H. Anatomický atlas člověka. Praha: Grada, 2003. ISBN 80-247-0517-6.
  • MOUREK, J. Fyziologie. Učebnice pro studenty zdravotnických oborů. Praha: Grada, 2012. ISBN 978-80-247-3918-2.
  • DUFFY, J. R. Professional Practice Models in Nursing. Successful Health System Integration. New York: Springer Publishing Company, 2016. ISBN 978-0-8261-2643-6.
Teaching methods
Teaching methods: presentation, demonstration
Assessment methods
Student requirements: 80% attendance at seminars, 50% success rate in completing a written test, which is constructed and completed in a e-learning environment, contains 30 questions, time limit 15 min.
Language of instruction
Czech
Further Comments
The course can also be completed outside the examination period.
The course is also listed under the following terms Winter 2025.
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