Prescribe exercises for controlled health conditions

Provide a range of targeted exercise programmes by applying principles of exercise programming.

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prescribe exercises to control health conditions

skill/competence

occupation-specific

Prescribe exercises for controlled health conditions is an essential skill of the following occupations:

Sport therapist: Sport therapists program and supervise rehabilitation exercises for individuals and groups. They work with individuals that have chronic health conditions or are at high risk of developing them. They communicate with medical and healthcare professionals about participants’ conditions using correct medical terminology, and with an understanding of the standard treatment options for an individual’s condition. Sport therapists take a holistic approach to the wellness of their clients that includes advising on lifestyle, food or time management. They do not have a medical background and do not require medical qualifications.

Prescribe exercises for controlled health conditions is optional for these occupations. This means knowing this skill may be an asset for career advancement if you are in one of these occupations.

References

1. Prescribe exercises for controlled health conditions – ESCO