Effective Exercise Prescription
Part A: Prescribing an Effective Exercise Programme
Exercise prescription is a cornerstone of the therapist's role. To apply exercise effectively therapists need to understand aspects of sport and exercise science as will as modern principles of exercise training. These topics are often only covered superficially at undergraduate level, and so this course bridges the gap between science and therapy in this vital area. This evidence based, practically orientated course guides participants through the process of structuring, teaching, progressing and reviewing an exercise programme for their target audience. For those who feel their exercise programmes could be more effective, or for those unsure what to advise patients if they wish to visit a gym, this is a vital course.
Key topics covered:
- Responses and adaptations to rehabilitation exercise
- Physiological changes resulting from training
- Principles of exercise prescription
- Structuring an exercise programme
- Illustrative case histories
- Teaching an exercise programme
- Outcome Measures
- Review and Progression
Part B: Progressing Exercise: from foundation movements to full function
Building on the core lessons learnt in Part A, this unit will look at specific exercise practice for strength, endurance, flexibility and function. Using current research, cases studies, and a pragmatic problem solving approach exercise will be closely linked to the needs of the modern evidence based clinician. Progression of exercise from simple movements into complex functional pattern requires both a sound knowledge of exercise principles and a degree of imagination.
Key topics covered:
- Physiology of strength, endurance, and flexibility
- Current guidelines for prescription of exercises for strength and endurance
- Structuring a strength programme
- Modern resistance training equipment
- Structuring an endurance programme
- Stretching: why and how
- Movement analysis & motor patterning
- Structuring functional exercise programmes
Day one: 9.00 for 9.30 start and 4.00 finish
Day two: 9.00 start and 3.00 finish
Practical/sports clothing to be worn throughout.
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