PHTY41210

Regular physical activity is integral for health and wellbeing, and is considered to be one of the most modifiable risk factors in the development of chronic non-communicable disease (NCD). In order to combat the current trend of inactivity and prevalence of chronic disease globally, essential knowledge in the fundamental principles behind physical activity promotion and exercise prescription, and their associated health benefits is required amongst practising healthcare professionals. Equally important is an understanding in how to implement these lifestyle changes in a sustainable manner to empower individuals to adopt healthy active lives. This asynchronous module is designed to up-skill healthcare professionals in their understanding of safe, effective and evidence-based exercise prescription for healthy and clinical populations. This includes understanding when the prescription of exercise is safe and appropriate, and identifying when medical reviews are necessary for individuals deemed at risk of having an adverse experience from physically exercising with an underlying health condition. The combined approach of adhering to current stratification protocols and personal judgement will be required when evaluating the potential risk of exercise for each individual. The module will prepare learners to conduct screening, risk stratification and appropriate health and functional assessments prior to creating evidence-based exercise programmes. It will also outline referral pathways to quality, safe and effective supervised exercise opportunities for individuals living with established NCD who require specialist care.