1. 3rd Exercise Prescription Certificate Course Dr
3rd Exercise Prescription Certificate Course Dr. Regina CHING, Assistant Director (Health Promotion)

2. We already know much about physical activity and health
We already know much about physical activity and health. Are we doing enough?

3. Promoting health (and physical activity) is everyone’s business …
Government
Community
Individuals
Business sector
Health professionals

4. Health benefits of physical activity are beyond doubt
Promote health – weight control, joint flexibility, fall prevention, self-confidence, interpersonal relationship
Prevent disease – Osteoporosis, DM, heart attack, CA colon
Control disease – HT, anxiety, depression
Pain control - arthritis

5. Local situation The “Behavioural Risk Factor Survey” conducted by DH
Physical inactivity is common
In 2006, only 45% had moderate PA for > 10 minutes a day in the last week
Optimal health benefits attainable through 30 minutes of moderate PA a day for most days of the week

6. WHO’s recommendations
at least 30 minutes
moderate intensity
on most days of the week

7. What is Exercise Prescription?
An exercise prescription is a written form of health advice on doing physical activity given by doctors to patients.
The advice clearly shows the type, frequency and duration of exercise recommended by the doctor
Stage-matched

8. What Exercise Prescription is NOT
Sports medicine
Compelling doctors to engage in sports
Exposing your clients to uncalculated risks
Only intended for patients with chronic diseases

9. Health professionals have a special role
Readily accessible
In regular contact (4.2 times/person/yr)
Caring relationship
Trusted source of advice
Influenza vaccination
Smoking cessation

10. Evidence
Local RCT
Forward shift in stage of change OR : 1.51 (95%CI : , p=0.01)
Overseas experience
Achieve behaviour change lasting 6-8wks

11. Toolkit for Exercise Prescription Project
Professional manual
Exercise prescription pad
Health education materials for patients
Client’s log book
Poster

12. Internet Resource
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