Learning Outcomes:
On completion of this module students should be able to:
1. Conduct appropriate pre exercise screening of individuals , referring service users for assessment by other health professionals as deemed appropriate
2. Plan an exercise programme, setting objectives, deciding on appropriate exercise parameters and measuring outcomes.
3. Develop safe and effective aerobic, flexibility, resistance, neuromuscular exercise programmes for 'healthy' populations.
4. Develop and prescribe exercise programmes for individuals with non - complex health conditions (eg. musculoskeletal pathology) , clinically reasoning what considerations are necessary.
5.Deliver exercise programmes based on sound educational principles including good demonstration and verbal communication skills, respectful of clients' / service users' unique needs and abilities
6. Deliver exercise in different settings , on both individual and group basis, using various forms of exercise equipment to achieve exercise objectives.
7. Demonstrate knowledge of the physiological principles /evidence underlying the various exercise programmes.
8. Facilitate exercise adoption and adherence when prescribing exercise, including shared decision making with clients/ service users, underpinned by autonomy supportive, behaviour change principles.
Indicative Module Content:
Fundamentals of Strength and Conditioning
Pre Exercise Screening
Exercise Prescription theory and practice