The health benefits of physical activity: Cancer

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This course explores the role of physical activity in cancer prevention, treatment, and survivorship within a UK context. It highlights evidence-based benefits across common cancers, outlines national physical activity recommendations, and provides practical guidance on safely supporting patients to remain active during and after treatment to improve outcomes, reduce complications, and enhance overall wellbeing.

2 Modules1 hour
£169£0
The health benefits of physical activity: Cancer

Learning Outcomes

What you'll learn

  • Explain the role of physical activity in improving outcomes and quality of life for cancer survivors.
  • Identify the impact of physical activity on mortality and disease progression across common cancers such as breast, colorectal, lung, and prostate cancer.
  • Apply UK Chief Medical Officers’ physical activity guidelines in the context of cancer prevention and survivorship.
  • Recognise the benefits of maintaining physical activity during cancer treatment, including reduction of fatigue and improved physical function.
  • Assess safety considerations and tailor physical activity recommendations for individuals with cancer, including those with treatment-related complications or comorbidities.

Modules

Module 1

How does physical activity support cancer survivors?

Module 2

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Frequently Asked Questions

The course covers how physical activity supports cancer prevention, improves outcomes in survivors, reduces treatment side effects, and outlines UK guidelines and safe exercise practices during and after treatment.

Yes, you will receive a certification upon successful completion of the course.

To register, log in or sign in to your Care Learning account using your email and password. If you are new, you can create an account at care-learning.com.

Yes, this course is suitable for healthcare professionals and caregivers supporting individuals living with and beyond cancer, helping them promote safe and effective physical activity.