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Exercise Prescription Course for Healthcare Providers and Fitness Professionals
Programme Code: TGS-2021002408
Mode of Delivery
On-Campus
Duration
Date / Time
- Next Run TBA
Programme Highlights
Topics to be covered includes:
- National Physical Activity Guidelines and Principles of Exericse Prescription
- Pre-participation Screening : When to refer to the doctors
- Exercise Programming: Interpreting the Exercise Prescription by the Doctors
- Exericse in Hypertension and Cardiac Diseases, Diabesity & Hyperlipidaemia, Asthma, Mood Disorders, Arthritis, Oesteoporosis, and Common Musculoskeletal Disorders.
- Exercise Prescription for Older Adults
- Red Flags to watch out for during Physical Exercise
- Communication with Health Care Providers – Providing Updates and Progress Report to the Doctors
- Case Scenario discussions, exercise prescription practicums and assessments
Benefits of Attending
- Describe the physical and mental benefits of exercise.
- Conduct physical activity assessment and pre-participation screening
- Apply the general principles of exercise physiology for exercise prescription.
- Safely and effectively counsel/supervise exercise that has been prescribed for the patient by his or her physician
- Critically evaluate the efficacy of a prescribed exercise regime in improving patients’ disease conditions.
Who Should Attend
Allied health professionals or fitness professional with at least 1 year of working experience.
Trainer Profile
TBA
Course Agenda
More details on the course will be provided at a later date.
Pre-Requisites and Assessment
Allied health professionals or fitness professional with at least 1 year of working experience.
Assessment components include hands-on assignments and quizzes. Learners must record at least 75% attendance and pass all assessment components to successfully complete the course and receive a Certificate of Participation.
Awards and Certification
All participants will receive a Certificate of Completion.
Course Fee
International Participants
Singapore Citizens1 39 years old or younger
Singapore Citizens1 40 years old or older eligible for MCES2
Singapore PR
Enhanced Training Support For SMEs3
Full Programme Fee
$1900
$1900
$1900
$1900
$1900
Less: SSG Grant Amount4
–
$1330
$1330
$1330
$1330
Nett Course Fee
$1900
$570
$570
$570
$570
7% GST on Nett Course Fee
$133
$39.90
$39.90
$39.90
$39.90
Total Nett Course Fee Payable including GST
$2033
$609.90
$609.90
$609.90
$609.90
Less Additional Funding if Eligible Under Various Schemes
–
–
$380
–
$380
Total Nett Cost Fee Payable, Including GST, after additonal funding from the various funding schemes
$2033
$609.90
$229.90
$609.90
$229.90
1) All self-sponsored Singaporean aged 25 and above can use their SkillsFuture Credit to pay for the course fee.
2) Mid-Career Enhanced Subsidy (MCES): Singaporeans aged 40 and above may enjoy subsidies up to 90% of the course fee.
3) Enhanced Training Support for SMEs (ETSS): SME-sponsored employees (Singapore Citizens and PRs) may enjoy subsidies up to 90% of the course fee.
4) Learners must record at least 75% attendance and pass all assessment components to successfully complete the course and receive a Certificate of Participation.
Application Deadline
Participants are strongly advised to apply at least 3 weeks in advance.
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