Respiratory Conditions & Breathing

by Kris Tynan

Respiratory Conditions & Breathing


                                   

                                                

Respiratory Conditions for Exercise Professionals – Scheme of Work

                   

Course Aims and Objectives:

To provide background information about respiratory conditions.
To outline the various treatment and management options.
To explain both the physical and emotional side effects.
To cover the principles of exercise prescription.
                         

Intended Learning Outcomes
Having completed the course students will have.
An understanding of respiratory conditions and in particular COPD.
An understanding of the implications it has physically and psychologically.
The ability to programme and instruct a safe and effective class for people with COPD.

1 Introduction

Scope of Practice Alveoli, Blood and Gaseous exchange Obstructive Lung Disease: COPD, Asthma Restrictive Lung Disease: Pulmonary Fibrosis When the Gaseous Exchange Process Fails Pulmonary Embolism

2 Pathophysiology of Common Respiratory Conditions

Asthma, Emphysema, Chronic Bronchitis Idiopathic Pulmonary Fibrosis (IPF) Cystic Fibrosis, Pneumonia, Sarcoidosis Pulmonary Hypertension (PH), Lung Cancer

3 Rehab and Treatment

Pulmonary Rehab Tests Breathing Techniques Asthma vs COPD Hydration Medication

4 Prevalence

Statistics Social Aspects Patients Perspectives

5 Exercise Guidelines

Building Confidence Breathing Techniques, Recovery Positions Exercise Guidelines Practical application CAT Test

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Course Info

Updated
Mar 24, 2024
Duration
01:17
REPs NZ
1.00
Level
All levels
Price
$ 99.00