Part Time option suitable for:

Domestic(EEA) applicants: Yes
International (Non EEA) applicants currently residing outside of the EEA Region. No

This certificate aims is to educate fitness professionals on the science of exercise training for clients with cardiovascular disease. Students will develop their knowledge base of anatomy and physiology of the cardiovascular system, understand the effects of aerobic and strength training and adaptive changes within the cardiac population and develop a clear understanding of the contraindications to exercise. They will understand the importance of risk stratification in this population and implications for practice. Students will be able to describe a patient’s journey from time of cardiac event (Phase 1) to completion of community cardiac rehabilitation (Phase 4).

• - Knowledge and understanding of the cardiovascular system
• - Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of cardiac pathology and the risk factors contributing to heart disease
• - Understand the contraindications to exercise training in the cardiac population
• - Demonstrate knowledge/understanding of adaptive changes to exercise in the cardiac population
• - Create a safe, evidence informed structured exercise programme for the cardiac client with consideration of co-morbidities and client motivation
• - Apply learning in a practical setting (Phase 4 cardiac rehabilitation class)
• Core subject include: • Effects of of exercise and exercise training on the cardiovascular system • Contraindications to exercise • Risk stratification of cardiac clients within the cardiac population • Cardiac rehabilitation programme design and progression • Practical application of theory
• Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of cardiac pathology and the risk factors contributing to heart disease
• Demonstrate knowledge/understanding of adaptive changes to exercise in the cardiac population

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ProfCert Cardiac Rehabilitation (X939) Part Time
EU          fee per year - € 1430
nonEU    fee per year - € 2850

***Fees are subject to change

To apply please go to the course finder and search for X939 Cardiac Rehabilitation.