Basic Principles of Physical Activity

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Learn about the influence of activity and inactivity in different age and population groups

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Introduction

Physical inactivity has a major impact on health across the world. It has been identified as the fourth leading risk factor for global mortality causing an estimated 3.2 million deaths globally. Of the deaths attributable to physical inactivity, 2.6 million are in low- and middle-income countries. While physical inactivity is more prevalent in high- and middle-income countries, it is still among the top ten risk factors contributing to death in low-income countries. The benefits of physical activity are far-reaching and contribute to both the prevention and management of long-term conditions, so it should form a component of every physiotherapy intervention.

Aims

The aim of this course is to introduce you the broad topic of physical activity including key definitions, benefits, physiological effects and global patterns of physical activity.

Outline

This course is made up of videos, reading, discussions and a final quiz. The course content is split into the following sections:

Key Definitions in Physical Activity
The Health Benefits of Physical Activity
Physiologic Adaptations to Regular Exercise and Associated Risks
Patterns and Trends in Physical Activity

Target audience

This course is aimed at Physiotherapy and Physical Therapy clinicians, students and assistants. Other interested professionals such as athletic trainers, occupational therapists, nurses or medical doctors interested in this subject are also invited to participate.

Featured reviews

This is a fun course that you can take to know how you could address your future or present patients' Physical activity level more holistically.

DANIEL JACINTO

Student

Philippines

A very good refresher course on the benefits of exercise, some excellent content and came away from it far more informed

Chris Horan

Physiotherapist

Ireland

A great course that provides in-depth background about physical inactivity and sedentary behaviour. Gives good insight into barriers to participation and is a good refresher to the topic of increasing people's activity levels.