Sport Biochemistry (SUUK_278)
About Study Course
Objective
To provide knowledge about the molecular foundations of the human organism's existence, considering metabolic processes as the most essential prerequisite for life, about the regulation of these processes and changes in cases of pathologies. Understanding the energetic and biochemical basis of homeostasis-providing processes. Get an idea of analytical methods and interpretation of obtained results.
Prerequisites
Chemistry, Biology and Physics at the High School level.
Learning outcomes
As a result of the study course, the student acquires theoretical knowledge of bioenergetic processes in the body - metabolism of carbohydrates, fats and proteins, and also knows the basic principles of biochemical regulation of metabolic processes.
The student will be able to apply the theoretical knowledge acquired in the study course practically by explaining the processes taking place in the body: • metabolism of carbohydrates, fats and proteins as a single system of transformations in obtaining energy; • the importance of carbohydrate catabolism (aerobic and anaerobic glycolysis) and anabolism (glycogenolysis, gluconeogenesis); • the importance of fats and lipids in metabolism; • the role of replaceable and irreplaceable amino acids in obtaining energy and in the synthesis of protein molecules. In the study course, basic analytical skills and the necessary minimum of biochemical terminology are learned.
The student will be able to independently judge the course of metabolism in the human body. The student will be able to integrate the acquired knowledge and skills in further studies and professional work.
