Exercise Prescription for the Prevention and Treatment of Disease

Offered By: Trinity College Dublin via FutureLearn

Course Description

Overview

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, you’ll explore the evolution of exercise prescription. You’ll learn about the role of exercise in the treatment of a variety of clinical populations including those with cardiovascular disease, paediatric conditions and cancer.

You’ll also consider the connection between exercise and mental health improvements.

This course is designed for healthcare professionals who wish to broaden their understanding of exercise prescription and physical activity as a tool to prevent and treat disease.

No previous experience or qualifications are required.

Syllabus

Exercise for the prevention of disease

Welcome from the team
Introduction to exercise prescription and physical activity
How does the body respond to physical exercise?
The evidence behind exercise prescription
Physical activity guidelines
Perceptions of exercise prescription
Summary of Week 1

Exercise for the treatment of disease

Welcome to Week 2
Measuring physical activity
Exercise for brain health and for the musculoskeletal system
Exercise for those with cardiovascular disease and with metabolic disease
Exercise for pulmonary disease and across the cancer continuum
Exercise across the lifespan
Summary of week 2
Where do I go from here?

Taught by

Aine Kelly and Cuisle Forde