Overview of aims and objectives
To give exercise professionals/ physiotherapists/clinical physiologists an understanding of the pathology of Parkinson’s and how it affects people living with the condition.
- An understanding of the role of exercise in the optimal management of Parkinson’s symptoms
- How to effectively prescribe exercise for people with Parkinson’s
- How to help people with Parkinson’s form effective exercise habits
| Module name and duration | Objectives/Learning Outcomes | Content/Activities |
| Evening 1 Course Welcome & Introduction (18:00-18:20) | Facilitators & learners introduce themselves | Zoom tutorialOverview of the course Ice breaker activity / introductions |
| Module 1: Knowledge is Power (18:20-19:20) | What is Parkinson’ The Neurophysiology- How it effects the brain How to recognise someone with Parkinson’s How to use exercise to “fight back” | A presentation will be delivered covering: Basic neurophysiology of Parkinson’sParkinson SymptomsView video highlighting the diversity of PWP and their symptoms The effects of exercise on the brain of a person with Parkinson’s. |
| Break (19:20-19:30) | ||
| Module 2: Exercise is Medicine (19:30-20:20) | Parkinson’s Exercise Guidelines Elements of Parkinson Specific Exercise Exercise Intensity Energetic Demand | A presentation will be delivered covering: The concept of exercise is medicine.General Physical Activity GuidelinesExercise recommendations for Parkinson’sExercise ElementsEnergetic DemandMeasuring Intensity |
| Practical discussion & Feedback (20:20-21:00) | The application of knowledge to their own sport/exercise/classes | Activities Active discussion on making different exercise/sport/classes Parkinson friendly Practical considerations when exercising someone with Parkinson’s. |
| Evening 2 Welcome Back (18:00-18:10) | ||
| Evening 2 Module 3: Exercise for Life (18:10-19:00) | A knowledge of how Parkinson’s affects motivation to exercise.What tools can be used to improve motivation.An awareness that Parkinson’s is a progressive condition. | A PowerPoint presentation will be delivered covering: Tracking Exercise Person Centred Approach – goal settingThe role of dopamine in habit forming A system for motivation |
| Break (19:00-19:10) | ||
| Practical Discussion & Feedback (19:10-20:10) | An opportunity to apply knowledge to real life scenariosOpportunity to feedback and discuss. | Practical considerations when working with PWP (Person with Parkinson’s)FAQ by PWP Activities: Case Study discussions |
| Close of Course Round – Up (20:10 – 20:30) | Learners demonstrate key learnings from course Opportunity to ask any questionsComplete course feedback form | Learning check/ summarise key topics covered over the courseDiscuss next steps / actions Q&A opportunity Provide access to course feedback form |