4 hours and 30 minutes
GPs, GP trainees
Physical activity in the treatment of long term conditions
After completing this course of modules, you should:
- Know how physical activity compares with other modifiable behaviours, such as smoking and diet, as a risk factor for mortality
- Know the Chief Medical Officer guidelines for physical activity in the UK
- Understand the mechanisms behind how physical activity can both prevent and treat a range of major diseases
- Understand how physical activity is important in the prevention and treatment of the following conditions:
- Cancer
- Diabetes mellitus
- Osteoarthritis and lower back pain
- Cardiovascular disease
- COPD and asthma
- Mental health (depression and anxiety)
- Know the important safety considerations for recommending physical activity in these conditions
- Know the principles of promoting physical activity in primary care.
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Contributors:
William Bird
Accreditation
Accreditor | credit | Accreditation statement |
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BMJ Learning courses | 4.5 credits, 4:30 hours | This course is accredited to the combined value of the modules it contains. |
Release date
22 Oct 2014