Parkinson's: physical activity and exercise
This free course will increase understanding and awareness about Parkinson's, and the benefits of being active and exercise.
Who is the course for?
Those who provide or promote physical activity and exercise to people with Parkinson's.
About the course
This course will give you access to multimedia resources on Parkinson's and physical activity and exercise. These are broken down into different learning units.
The learning is self-directed. You can log in at any time to work through the learning units at a pace that suits you. There are activities to complete throughout and at the end of each unit that will help you apply the knowledge you have gained. A certificate is available to download to self-certify participation.
What will you learn?
By the end of this course, you will be able to:
- recognise and appreciate key Parkinson's symptoms
- understand how Parkinson's is diagnosed and managed
- understand why it is important for people with Parkinson's to be active and exercise
- recognise the barriers and motivators to being active and exercising
- apply the learning to make physical activity and exercise more accessible for people with Parkinson's.
Returning learners can access this course by logging in to their Knowing Parkinson's account.
New learners can access this course by creating a new Knowing Parkinson's account.