Exercise Prescription for the Prevention and Treatment of Disease

No previous experience or qualifications are required.

Appreciate the complex interaction between exercise, physical activity and the immune system, specifically the anti-inflammatory effects of exercise

Critically appraise current physical activity guidelines

Demonstrate an awareness of the evidence to support exercise as a treatment tool for various clinical populations including those with osteoarthritis, type 2 diabetes, and other chronic diseases

Describe cardiovascular and respiratory responses to acute and chronic exercise

Describe how exercise prescription guidelines can be adapted for clinical pediatric populations

Describe how exercise prescription guidelines can be adapted for older populations

Describe how to objectively measure fitness and strength e.g. the six minute walk test, and hand grip dynamometer use

Identify basic physical activity measurement tools e.g. Heart rate monitors, accelerometers, pedometers and questionnaires

Identify the benefits of exercise for brain health, the musculoskeletal system, cardiovascular disease, type 2 diabetes, and COPD

Reflect on experiences of exercise prescription, physical activity guidelines, and exercise prescription safety

Summarise the history of exercise prescription guidelines

This course is designed for healthcare professionals who wish to broaden their understanding of exercise prescription and physical activity as a tool to prevent and treat disease