Exercise as Medicine: Effects of Physical Activity On Chronic Disease, Emotions, & Stress

Learning Objectives
Discuss how exercise and physical activity can reduce the risk of chronic disease and pain.
Define the clinical guidelines suggested for exercise in the United States.
Explain how physical activity can help improve mental health, cognition, and overall health.
Outline how exercise and physical activity can enhance health span and longevity
Describe how the information in this course can be utilized across health care disciplines (nursing, pharmacy, dental, dietetic, social work, counseling, psychology, occupational therapy, and physical therapy, etc.) to improve patient outcomes.