Exercise Prescription for Disease – Online Course – FutureLearn
Discover how physical exercise can help patients including those with cardiovascular disease mental health problems and cancer Discover why exercise is important in treating and preventing diseases Over recent years the full health benefits of exercise have become well established Perceptions within the healthcare sector of exercise and its prescription as a treatment have also changed dramatically On this course from Trinity College Dublin youll explore the evolution of exercise prescription Youll learn about the role of exercise in the treatment of a variety of clinical populations including those with cardiovascular disease paediatric conditions and cancer Youll also consider the connection between exercise and mental health improvements Over two weeks discover the benefits of exercise in both preventing and treating diseases and enhance your confidence in exercise prescription as a treatment Week 1 Explore research on the benefits of physical activity the evidence that has informed exercise prescription guidelines and safety considerations Week 2 Learn how physiological adaptations to exercise translate to improved health outcomes and the evidence that supports exercise prescription in several common clinical populations Identify basic physical activity measurement tools eg Heart rate monitors accelerometers pedometers and questionnaires Reflect on experiences of exercise prescription physical activity guidelines and exercise prescription safety Summarise the history of exercise prescription guidelines Describe cardiovascular and respiratory responses to acute and chronic exercise Identify the benefits of exercise for brain health the musculoskeletal system cardiovascular disease type 2 diabetes and COPD Critically appraise current physical activity guidelines Appreciate the complex interaction between exercise physical activity and the immune system specifically the anti-inflammatory effects of exercise Describe how to objectively measure fitness and strength eg the six minute walk test and hand grip dynamometer use Describe how exercise prescription guidelines can be adapted for clinical pediatric populations Describe how exercise prescription guidelines can be adapted for older populations 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
