2. 4th Exercise Prescription Certificate Course Dr. Raymond LEUNG, Senior Medical and Health Officer Department of Health

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

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

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

6. 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

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

8. 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

9. 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

10. 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

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

12. Internet Resource Our website: http://exerciserx.cheu.gov.hkhttp://exerciserx.cheu.gov.hk

13. Let’s enjoy the 4th Exercise Prescription Certificate Course and Make a healthier Hong Kong!