The Long-Term Benefits of Exercise: A Physical Therapist's Perspective and a Review

Name: The Long-Term Benefits of Exercise: A Physical Therapist's Perspective and a Review
Start: Wed, 17 Sep 2025 12:00:00 CDT
End: Wed, 17 Sep 2025 13:00:00 CDT

Event details

Date: September 17, 2025

Time: 12:00 PM-1:00 PM

Location: Virtual

An instructor lectures a group of physical therapy students.

About this Event

Course Description:

This continuing education course provides physical therapists with a comprehensive understanding of the long-term benefits of exercise across the lifespan. Participants will explore current research evidence demonstrating how regular physical activity impacts chronic disease prevention, functional mobility, cognitive health, and overall quality of life. The course examines exercise as both a therapeutic intervention and a preventive health strategy, emphasizing the physical therapist's unique role in promoting lifelong physical activity. Through evidence-based content and practical applications, participants will gain the knowledge and tools needed to effectively counsel patients about exercise benefits and develop sustainable activity programs that extend well beyond the clinical setting.

Course Objectives:

Upon completion of this course, participants will be able to:

Analyze current research evidence regarding the long-term physiological, psychological, and functional benefits of regular exercise across different populations and age groups.
Evaluate the role of exercise in preventing and managing chronic conditions such as cardiovascular disease, diabetes, osteoporosis, and neurodegenerative disorders based on contemporary literature.
List evidence-based strategies to counsel patients and clients about the long-term benefits of exercise and motivate adherence to physical activity recommendations.
Identify resources for exercise programming that incorporate principles of long-term health promotion while addressing individual patient needs, preferences, and barriers to sustained physical activity.

Additional Info

Presenter:

Marty Barclay, DPT, OCS, CMT

Physical Therapist - MercyOne Genesis

This is a FREE virtual continuing education hour hosted by the St. Ambrose University Physical Therapy Department and will occur via Teams on Wednesday, September 17, 2025, 12:00PM - 1:00PM (Central). CEU's earned after attending is 1.2.

Registration will remain open until 8:00 AM on September 17, 2025.

A Teams link invitation will be emailed within 1 week prior to this event.

Contact: Physical Therapy Department, 563-333-6403 or pt@sau.edu.