LECTURES: The lectures include power point presentations and, where necessary, video presentations. In addition, it will include an internship at the Laboratory of Ergospirometry and Pulmonary Rehabilitation of the Pulmonology Clinic of the University of Thessaly. Learning process support through the electronic educational environment (e-Class) of the Department of Medicine. The lecture schedule, learning objectives, relevant bibliography, lecture presentation files, as well as all course-related information are posted on the course page in e-class Contact via e-mail and the e-class.uth.gr. online platform

POWERPOINT

The course is the basic background for understanding the need for exercise in patients with non-communicable diseases (NCDs), since exercise is an important form of intervention in reducing morbidity and mortality as well as improving quality of life. The course material aims to acquire basic knowledge about the benefits of exercise on the cardio plumonary, metabolic and musculoskeletal adaptations of both participating patients and healthy individuals as a means of prevention. It also refers to the multidisciplinary approach of rehabilitation programs for patients with NCOS. In this context, the course is the basis on which the student will develop skills aimed at approaching and communicating with patients, as well as providing organized and effective assistance for the participation of patients in exercise and physical activity programs.
Upon successful completion of the course, the student will be able to:
The course forms the basis on which the student will develop skills aimed at approaching and communicating with patients, as well as providing organized and effective assistance for patient
participation in exercise and physical activity programs

Unit 1 Introduction
1.1. Physical activity vs. excercise
1.2. Types of exercise
1.3. Physiological adaptations to acute and chronic exercise
1.4. Basic concepts of clinical ergophysiology

Unit 2 Physical fitness assessment methods
2.1. Indicators for pullulating musculoskeletal physical fitness
2.2. Indicators for accessing Cardiopulmonary physical fitness
2.3. Maximal and submaximal tests
2.4. Health indicators
2.5. Performance/health assessment
2.6. Cardiopulmonary exercise test-Ergospirometry
2.7. To athletes
2.8. In patients with respiratory diseases
2.9. In patients with cardiovascular diseases
2.10. Fatigue test completion criteria
2.11. Indications / contraindications
2.12. Practice in the laboratory

Unit 3: Exercise prescription
3.1. Exercise prescription for NCOS.

Unit 4: Exercise and Cardiovascular/Respiratory Disease
4.1. Exercise and stroke
4.2. Exercise and peripheral arterial disease
4.3. Exercise and hypertension
4.4. Exercise and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease

Unit 5: Exercise and metabolic diseases
5.1. Exercise and diabetes mellitus
5.2. Exercise and childhood obesity
5.3. Exercise and chronic kidney disease

Unit 6: Exercise and other NCDs
6.1. Exercise and cancer
6.2. Exercise and mental health
6.3. Exercise and arthritis
6.4. Exercise and osteoporosis
6.5. Exercise before and after surgery

Unit 7: Rehabilitation programs
7.1. Guidelines for patient participation in rehabilitation programs
7.2. Necessity of patient participation in rehabilitation programs

Unit 8: Multidisciplinary rehabilitation team

Unit 9: Termination of Exercise

Scientific articles of international bibliography published in reputable scientific journals. International
and European Guidelines for Cardiopulmonary Rehabilitation.
– WHO position statements
Material from WHO, EU and other countries and organisations.