The Aquatic Activity and Swimming for Health e-learning programme is now available for everyone within health and social care settings.
Previously only available for colleagues with an NHS email address, the programme can now be accessed by all.
The resource, developed in partnership with Swim England, Aquatic Therapy Association of Chartered Physiotherapists (ATACP) and the University of Nottingham, raises awareness of the benefits of aquatic activity on health and wellbeing and will enhance learners’ confidence in identifying patients who would benefit most.
Those taking part in the course will cover the following topics:
- Helping people navigate their way to swimming and aquatic activity
- What happens to the body in water?
- Adaptive effects of aquatic exercise
- Who can exercise in water?
- Exploring aquatic activities
It is aimed at GPs, physiotherapists and those who influence an individual’s decision to be active, such as social prescribers and leisure professionals.
For more information and to access the programme, please visit the Aquatic Activity for Swimming and Health webpage.