exercise referral programmes

Question 1

whats the WHO recommendation of exercise for adults ages 18-64 years

Answer 1

150 minutes of moderate exercise per week in bouts of 10 minutes or more

Question 2

what factors affect physical activity level

Answer 2

female 
socioeconomic status 
low educational attainment 
old age 
health problems

Question 3

how is an exercise referral class different than exercise recommendation

Answer 3

exercise referral class for specific medical conditions and exercise recommendation is when doctors advise exercise to patient

Question 4

name 4 types of exercise referral programmes

Answer 4

cardiac rehab, pulmonary rehab, falls prevention, cancer rehab

Question 5

list some benefits of the exercise referral classes

Answer 5

increased physical and mental health leading to better quality of life, reduced sedentary lifestyle