The effect of physical activity on hypertension

Expiry Date
: 01/09/2027
CPD Units
: 3.00 Points
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This review looks at the management of high blood pressure through physical activity

Keywords: Blood pressure, Hypertension, Physical activity

Reading material:

Educational Objectives

Educational Aim:

The aim of this article is to understand the importance of physical activity in the management of hypertension.

Editor's comments:
This review demonstrates the importance of the management of hypertension by implementing physical activity as a treatment modality.

Educational Outcomes:
Upon completion of this module practitioners should have a clear understanding of:

  1. Various terminology is used when working with hypertensive patients in physical activity.

  2. To identify the various stages of hypertension.
  3. Current evidence supporting best-practice management of physical activity on hypertension.

Instructions for this Module

  • Read the supplied reading material and complete the quiz that follows;
  • You have three attempts to pass the quiz;
  • The pass grade is 70%;
  • You need to pass the quiz to claim your CPD certificate;
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