Title:

Physical Activity and Health (PHA)

Description:

This elearning programme prepares GPs, nurses and other healthcare professionals to champion the benefits of physical activity with their patients and, in doing so, help prevent and manage a range of common physical and mental health conditions. The programme will familiarise the learner with the UK Chief Medical Officers’ Physical Activity guidelines and the underpinning evidence base.

The programme comprises of three short introductory sessions and an assessment. Additional sessions explore people's changing needs across the life course, as well as the use of physical activity in the clinical management of the following long-term conditions: cancer, cardiovascular conditions, diabetes, musculoskeletal health and mental health.

To generate a certificate of completion, simply complete the introduction and assessment.

Created:

7 Aug 2019

Last Major Update:

22 Sep 2022

Keywords:

Help patients, physical activity, activity, fitness, inactivity, sitting, exercise, prevention long-term conditions, management long-term conditions, wellbeing, well-being, staying active, sedentary behavior, obesity, chronic conditions, healthcare professionals, healthy living, frontline healthcare, motivational Interviewing course, reducing risk for heart attack, reducing risk for stroke, risk reduction