Learning Outcomes:
On completion of this module students should be able to:
1.Understand theoretical concepts of exercise for health promotion and rehabilitation in general ,cardiovascular, respiratory, metabolic (eg diabetes), cancer, musculoskeletal, neurological, mental illness and 'multiple morbidity' populations.
2. Discuss the assessment principles, precautions and contra-indications relating to exercise programmes for these populations.
3. Conduct exercise screening and devise and instruct safe, appropriate, priority driven and effective exercise programmes for diverse patient populations.
4. Utilise good exercise instruction/communication skills adapting to unique client/ service user requirements.
5. Use education and behaviour change principles to underpin exercise prescription , including shared decision making with clients/service users and availing of family and community support as appropriate.
6. Evaluate efficacy of exercise programmes, reflecting on practice and appropriately evaluating outcomes of exercise interventions including relative benefits of different exercise doses (Frequency,Intensity,Type and Time)exercise settings and group versus individual exercise.
7. Discuss the evidence supporting the use of exercise in health promotion and rehabilitation of specific client/service user populations.
8. Promote active lifestyles for individuals with chronic disease and disability from a diversity of sociocultural backgrounds, advocating on their behalf.
Indicative Module Content:
Pre Exercise Screening
Safety Considerations when exercising
Effective Exercise Dose (Frequency, intensity, Type and Time)
Outcome Measures
Evidence Based Exercise for prevention of disease onset and management of chronic disease
Practical Exercise Prescription Experiential learning
Exercise Programme Design
Physical Activity and Exercise Promotion
Behaviour Change Approaches to facilitate Physical Activity and Exercise adoption and ongoing participation
Integration of exercise prescription in healthcare and community settings