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Prescription of Exercise for Health. Physical Activity Guidelines for Health World Health Organization American College of Sports Medicine (ACSM)

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1 Prescription of Exercise for Health

2 Physical Activity Guidelines for Health World Health Organization American College of Sports Medicine (ACSM)

3 Purpose of Exercise for Individuals with Hypokinetic Diseases To make the most of limited functional capacities To alleviate or provide relief from symptoms To reduce the need for medication To reduce the risk of disease reoccurrence (secondary prevention) To help overcome social problems and psychological distress. Used as treatment in short.

4 Potential Barriers to PA Uncontrolled disease state (unstable angina, poorly controlled diabetes, uncontrolled hypertension) Hazards of exercise (e.g. cycle and swimming accidents) Musculoskeletal injuries Triggering other health issues (e.g. heart attack, respiratory tract infections)

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