Section outline

  • Exercise: Parkinson's Essentials

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    A selection of people being physically active

    This essentials course for exercise professionals will develop your knowledge and understanding of Parkinson's and the range of symptoms people living with the condition may experience. You will gain insights into the benefits of regular physical activity for people living with Parkinson's, and consider how you can communicate effectively with your patients or clients to design exercise routines that are suitable for them as individuals. You will also have opportunities to reflect on your current practice and what changes you might implement as a result of your learning.

    Stopwatch 15 minutes

    Person Exercise professionals

    • Learning outcomes

      By the end of this course, you will be able to: 

      • Describe common symptoms of Parkinson’s (motor and non-motor) 

      • Recognise that Parkinson's medication is time critical and how this impacts your clients

      • Outline the benefits of regular physical activity for people living with Parkinson's

      • Apply and adapt the FITT principle for training people at different stages of Parkinson's

      • Access further learning to support you in your role

    • Start learning

      To start your course, click the link below.

    • Exercise Essentials SCORM package
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    • Acknowledgements

      Our thanks go to Anna Castiaux, Physical Activity Project Manager at Parkinson's UK, Julie Jones, Senior Lecturer and Chief Scientist Office Clinical Academic Fellow, and Leanne Parry, Clinical Specialist Physiotherapist, Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board for their input in the development and review of this course.