Exercise Physiology
Exercise Physiology is the use of exercise to assess, manage and treat healthy people and those with a medical conditions (particularly chronic illness).
Through provision of safe effective exercise and lifestyle programs, and behavior change support, it can be used to:
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Manage chronic illness (such as high blood pressure or cholesterol, cardiovascular and respiratory disease, pre-diabetes or type 2 diabetes)
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Enhance weight loss
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Prevent injury
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Rehabilitate chronic pain
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Improve fitness and general well-being