English 
简体中文 Exercise and Physical Activity
Objectives:
At the end of the session, the participant will have:
- Increased knowledge of physical fitness.
- Awareness of the need to increase their level of physical activity and exercise and maintain this over the long term to optimise lung health.
- Knowledge of how to safely achieve an increased level of physical activity and exercise.
Facilitator:
This session may be facilitated by a respiratory nurse, physiotherapist or exercise physiologist.
| Topic | Content | Resources |
|---|---|---|
| Introduction to the principles of exercise and physical fitness. | The importance and role of physical activity and long- term exercise, including commencement of unsupervised exercise sessions at home during a PR program | Diagram of cycle of inactivity and dyspnoea. Diagram of cycle of increased activity and reduced dyspnoea Better Living with COPD (Ch 12). Exercising safely with a lung condition (LFA webinar) C.O.P.E Module 4 Physical activity and exercise LFA: Pulmonary rehabilitation: a patient’s point of view (video) |
| Starting an exercise program. | Where to exercise. When to exercise. Monitoring symptoms of dyspnoea and fatigue during exercise | Modified Borg dyspnoea scale. Better Living with Exercise – Your Personal Guide (See exercise training chapter resources) C.O.P.E Module 4 Physical activity and exercise |
| Applications | Exercise guidelines for aerobic and resistance training Exercise prescription Use of oxygen during exercise General precautions for exercise Other activity choices Barriers to exercise and how to overcome them |
Examples of an exercise program. Exercise recording sheet for strength and resistance training (available from C.O.P.E Module 4) Topic 9 from the Better Living with your Lung Disease DVD ‘ Benefits of Physical Activity Programs & Ongoing Support’ Better Living with COPD (Ch 12). C.O.P.E Module 4 Physical activity and exercise |
| Options for exercise post PR | Exercise options within the local community area (maintenance program, community-based walking group, local gym or community group Home-based programs |
Lungs in Action Homebase C.O.P.E Module 4 Physical activity and exercise Contact your local council or The Lung Foundation Australia on 1800 654 301. LFA Maintaining movement playlist LFA Lungs in Action (a patient’s point of view) |
| Summary and questions |
