Exercise Professionals - what you need to know about Parkinson’s
This is a free 15-minute online, interactive course about Parkinson’s which has been designed specifically for exercise professionals. No sign-up is required.
Location
Online
Cost
Free
Duration
15 Minutes
Event / learning type
Online
Who is the course for?
Physical activity and exercise providers.
How does it work?
This bitesize course provides a background to understanding Parkinson’s and discusses specific aspects of the condition that are of direct relevance to exercise providers. It has been developed to enable you to support and encourage people with Parkinson’s to exercise at the right level.
What will participants learn?
The course covers the following areas:
- What Parkinson’s is
- Common motor and non-motor symptoms
- How Parkinson’s is managed
- Importance of developing individualised activity programmes at the right intensity