Exercise for Cancer Care Workshop

Outline
Module 1: Cancer Pathophysiology
Defining Cancer, its possible causes and risk factors
Cancer types, staging and most common treatments along with their possible side effects
Module 2: Exercise Benefits for Cancer Clients
Safety and feasibility of exercise for advanced cancer patients
Exercise Benefits for Cancer – Fatigue Level
Exercise Benefits for Cancer – Muscular Adaptations
Exercise Benefits for Cancer – Mental Health
Exercise Benefits for Cancer – Immune System
Exercise Benefits for Cancer – Weight Loss
Exercise Benefits for Cancer – Bone Health
Exercise Benefits for Cancer – Sleep Quality
Exercise Benefits for Cancer – Social Support
Potential impact of exercise on genetic cancer risk
Module 3: Nutrition and Cancer
Importance of Proper Nutrition for Cancer Survivors
Relationship between sugar and cancer growth
Module 4: Exercise Guidelines for Cancer Clients
ACSM Recommendations for Exercise and Cancer
Exercise Recommendations for designing training programs for cancer clients
Approvals
Requirements
Attend 90% of the workshop duration