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Physical Fitness - How to Avoid Injuries and Train Safely

Physical Fitness - How to Avoid Injuries and Train Safely

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COURSE PUBLISHER MEDCoEExperts in mental & physical health

Physical Fitness - How to Avoid Injuries and Train Safely

Learn how to train safely, and prevent and treat a range of injuries that can arise during fitness training.
This free online course will teach you how to train your body safely, how to prevent ... This free online course will teach you how to train your body safely, how to prevent and treat common types of training-related injuries, and the negative effects performance-enhancing substances have on your health. Fitness training is essential for your overall health, but done incorrectly it can quickly turn into its own kind of danger. Start this course today and make sure that you're exercising safely and efficiently improving your health.
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In This Free Course, You Will Learn How To

  • Describe a range of treatments for t...
  • Explain in which situations non-ster...
  • Outline best practice for treating: ...
  • Present a range of common injuries t...
  • Describe a range of treatments for training-related injuries
  • Explain in which situations non-steroidal, anti-inflammatory drugs should be taken and the precautions that need to be followed
  • Outline best practice for treating: strains, sprains, muscle cramps and fractures
  • Present a range of common injuries that occur during physical training and explain ways to prevent and treat them
  • List the effects that training in hot and cold environments can have on the body
  • Explain how the body adapts to tolerate hot and cold environments
  • Describe the factors that hinder the body cooling, when training in hot conditions
  • Summarize the symptoms of frostbite and hypothermia and the most effective ways to treat both conditions
  • Trace the effects on the body of being exposed to pollutants during exercise
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