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Exercise Science and Parkinson's Disease - Crash Course
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Exercise Science and Parkinson's Disease - Crash Course

Crash Course Disease Fitness Series
Created byBrian Magurno
Last updated 1/2021
English

What you'll learn

  • The students of this course will learn about Parkinson's disease and the benefits exercise provides.

Course content

5 sections5 lectures41m total length
  • Introduction3:35

    Explore how exercise improves well-being for people with Parkinson's disease by explaining the condition, its symptoms, safety precautions, and exercises like stretching, tai chi, mobility, and strength training.

Requirements

  • None

Description

The students of this course will learn what Parkinson's Disease is and how the body reacts to it. They will learn about neuro transmitters and the role they play in the disease. The course discusses the stages of Parkinsons disease and what qualifies and individual for each stage. We will go over the benefits of multiple types of exercise in relation to individuals who have symptoms of Parkinson's Disease. This course will also discuss the benefits exercise has on overall wellbeing. There will be recommendation of specific exercises that are suggested to individuals with the disease. Various exercise styles are mentioned and gone over. The benefits of each exercise type is discussed. Although it is suggested for a person worth Parkinson’s should choose any exercise that they would stay consistent with, it is recommended to understand each type before inclusion.We will go over who can help individuals diagnosed with the disease and what  career routes can be taken to help others who are diagnosed. The main source websites to research the disease further are named. I truly hope you learn a lot from this course and become more aware of what Parkinson's disease is and how to help those who are diagnosed with it.

Who this course is for:

  • Anyone interested in learning the basics of what Parkinson's Disease is, and how exercises affects the disease.