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The health benefits of physical activity: Promoting physical activity in primary care
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This course explores the important role of physical activity in improving overall health and wellbeing within primary care settings. It provides healthcare professionals with practical guidance on assessing and documenting patients’ activity levels, delivering effective brief interventions during consultations, and supporting individuals to adopt healthier, more active lifestyles. The course also helps learners understand how to recommend appropriate forms of physical activity based on a patient’s needs, abilities, and health goals, enabling more confident and effective promotion of physical activity in everyday clinical practice.
2 Modules1 hour
£169£0
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What you'll learn
- Understand UK physical activity guidelines and their use in primary care practice.
- Assess patient activity levels using GPPAQ and the single item questionnaire.
- Identify suitable physical activities based on health needs, ability, and fitness levels.
- Use the six A’s to provide brief physical activity advice during consultations.
- Support patients in setting realistic activity goals and making lasting lifestyle changes.
- Recognise when patients need exercise referral schemes or specialist support.
- Review progress, address barriers, and encourage safe physical activity in primary care.
Learning Outcomes
What you'll learn
- Understand UK physical activity guidelines and their use in primary care practice.
- Assess patient activity levels using GPPAQ and the single item questionnaire.
- Identify suitable physical activities based on health needs, ability, and fitness levels.
- Use the six A’s to provide brief physical activity advice during consultations.
- Support patients in setting realistic activity goals and making lasting lifestyle changes.
- Recognise when patients need exercise referral schemes or specialist support.
- Review progress, address barriers, and encourage safe physical activity in primary care.
Modules
Module 1
Promoting physical activity in primary care
Module 2
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The course covers physical activity guidelines, activity assessment tools, brief interventions, behaviour change techniques, consultation strategies, and recommending suitable activities in primary care settings.
Yes, learners will receive a certificate upon successful completion of the course.
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Yes, the course is suitable for GPs, nurses, healthcare assistants, and other professionals supporting patients in primary care and community healthcare settings.