Physical Activity

Physical activity to address burnout has two components, aerobic exercise and anaerobic exercise, which can be practiced at various levels of intensity. Complete the module to learn more about how to utilize Physical Activity to renew your body. The module will introduce exercises that can be practiced in a variety of settings, intensity and duration. Physical activity guidelines will be provided for maximizing benefit. Physical Activity benefits can be experienced in as little as 5 minutes.

There is evidence that practicing Physical Activity promotes well-being, sleep, physical functioning, cognitive functioning, and mental health. Practicing Physical Activity decreases burnout, stress, anxiety and symptoms of depression. 

ESTIMATED TIME TO COMPLETE:

Up to 1 hour

• 15-45 minutes review content
• 15-45 minutes practice activities

Clinical Health Professionals Module

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Module Outline

• Physical Activity Scenario
• Physical Activity Definition
• Evidence for Physical Activity
• Articles on Physical Activity
• Mechanisms for Physical Activity
• Physical Activity Scenario Continued
• Physical Activity Exercises & Practice Activities

Non-Clinical Health Professionals Module

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Module Outline

• Physical Activity Scenario
• Physical Activity Definition
• Importance of Physical Activity for Health Promotion
• Physical Activity Scenario Continued
• Physical Activity Exercises & Practice Activities

CONTINUING EDUCATION:

If you have one of these degrees (ARNP, RN, CNS, LNP, PT, PTA) you are eligible for continuing education units. Nursing and Physical Therapy continuing education units are currently approved for Florida licenses.

Physician CME:

CMES are not available for physicians at this time.

Nursing CEU:

The College of Nursing is an approved provider of Continuing Education for Nurses by the Florida Board of Nursing (50-3656).

Physical Therapy CEU:

This module has been approved by the Florida Board of Physical Therapy Practice for 1.0 contact hours in accordance with Florida Statue 486.109; Florida CEH# 20-1082192. If you practice outside the state of FL, please contact your licensing board about approval for CEUs.

Social Work CEU:

CEUs are not available for social workers at this time.