Learn from leading global experts about the benefits of physical activity and how to prevent and treat injuries.
What you'll learn
An understanding of the benefits of physical activity
General principles on how to train and how to prevent injuries
An understanding of how to recover from injury
Syllabus 6
Unit 1: Why is it important to be physically active?
We’ll discuss the benefits of physical activity and challenges in promoting it, as well as general principles on how to train.
Unit 2: What can I do to avoid getting injured?
We’ll start with an in depth explanation of when and why stretching is effective and when it is not. Then we’ll explore errors in training that can lead to injury. The unit wraps up with a discussion…
Unit 3: What can I do if I get injured?
We’ll discuss what you can do on your own when injured, the importance of rehabilitation and the underlying principles for deciding when it is appropriate to return to activity after an injury.
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