Free CPD training event delivered by Public Health England on Physical Activity Clinical Champions, encouraging and prescribing physical activity for the management and prevention of disease.

Course content

• a comprehensive review of the current evidence base for physical activity as a way to manage and prevent physical and mental health conditions 
• this course prepares GPs, nurses and other healthcare professionals to champion the benefits of physical activity with their patients and, in doing so, help prevent and/or manage a range of common physical and mental health conditions. 
• the course will familiarise the learner with the UK Chief Medical Officers’ physical activity guidelines, the underpinning evidence base and how to incorporate it into their daily clinical care.
• develop your knowledge, skills and confidence to deliver effective brief advice and prescribe physical activity to patients.
• led by Joshua Cane, PHE Physical Activity Clinical Champion and Senior Psychological Therapist/Clinical Coordinator
• all participants can use this for CPD and will receive certification 
• information and resources to help signpost towards local activities – supported by Camden Council’s Active Living Team 

Places are limited, registration is essential.