ONLINE COURSE
CANCER AND EXERCISE THE BASICS
1 in 3 Australian men and 1 in 4 Australian women will be diagnosed with cancer before the age of 75 (* Australian Cancer Research Foundation ( ACRF ). Would you be prepared if a client came to you and said they had cancer ? Would you know how to adjust their exercise programme or simply even know what to say ?
This course provides fitness professionals with a basic introduction to helping a client with cancer to exercise safely and effectively .
$ 124 for Network Members
THE COURSE INCLUDES :
• Understand the basics of what cancer is and how it affects the body
• Understand why exercise matters for the person on their cancer journey
• Be able to plan a safe and effective exercise program for someone living with cancer
• Learn how to manage your own feelings around these issues
ABOUT THE COURSE CREATOR
MARION FOREMAN
Marion is an experienced cancer nurse and a personal trainer with a Level 4 qualification in cancer rehabilitation . She runs circuit classes twice a week for people on their cancer journey . Marion also carries out the assessments for all patients referred to the ‘ Get Active ’ program run by a local charity .
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