Exploring Sedentary Behaviour
In this step, you will learn about sedentary behaviour and how to reduce it. Sedentary behaviour is defined as “any waking activity characterized by an energy expenditure ≤ 1.5 metabolic …
Course: Exercise Prescription for the Prevention and Treatment of Disease
Physical activity and exercise
It’s easy to think of physical activity as something you do in your leisure time, such as going for a walk, or taking part in a sport. However, there are …
Measure Your Physical Activity
In this step, you will learn about exercise guidelines and physical activity recommendations. We would like you to measure your own physical activity to help you reflect on your own …
Welcome from the team!
Welcome to this course on Exercise Prescription for the Prevention and Treatment of Disease. In this short video, Prof. Cuisle Forde talks about the key learning objectives of this course, …
Case Study: Jean
In the previous steps, we explored exercise prescription for cardiovascular disease and for type 2 diabetes. Take a look at this fictional scenario, reflect on Jean’s concerns, and answer the …
An invitation to study online at Trinity College Dublin
Well done for completing the Exercise Prescription for the Prevention and Treatment of Disease course! We hope you have enjoyed this short course and that it encourages you to implement …
Exercise for the musculoskeletal system
In this video, Fiona describes how exercise prescription can be beneficial for osteoarthritis, rheumatoid arthritis, osteoporosis and low back pain. Having watched the video, consider the following questions: What are …
Exercises for Older People
While there is no consensus on the definition of older individuals, most developed countries have accepted the age of 65 as an older person. It is well known that our …
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