- This 8 hour online course is designed to give exercise professionals a grounding in working with Parkinson’s people.
- It explains the pathophysiology of Parkinson’s (PD) and its symptoms, both motor and cognitive highlighting the role of neuroplasticity and explaining how to create neuroplastic training programmes for Parkinson’s people.
- There is a significant practical component that covers skills and drills that can be used with Parkinson’s people.
- On completion of the course students will be able to work with low-to-moderate risk Parkinson’s people in a one-to-one or small group setting.
- The course includes Neuroanatomy 101, which is a module designed to give participants a simple introduction to the basics of the nervous system.
The NeuroTrainer Parkinson’s carries 5 CPD points for NZ REPs registered professionals, who also receive a 20% discount.