Health professionals' perspectives in exercise referral: Implications for the referral process

Article Abstract:

A study was conducted to investigate the exercise referral process from the health professional's perspective, specifically examining perceived barriers to referral, priority given to an exercise referral scheme in day-to-day consultations. Health professionals refer individuals to an exercise referral scheme on an unsystematic basis and express mixed opinions regarding their perceived role in patient physical activity behavior change.

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The influence of environmental temperature on duathlon performance

Article Abstract:

A study was conducted to evaluate the physiological, metabolic and performance responses to duathlon performance under a range of ambient temperatures. Results indicated that the elevated thermal stress during these conditions compounds the adverse effects on exercise intensity, which is indicated by increased prolactin release.

Science & research, Research, Metabolism, Body temperature, Heat stress disorders

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Exercise referral: The public health panacea for physical activity promotion? A critical perspective of exercise referral schemes; their development and evaluation

Article Abstract:

The development, impact and evaluation of exercise referral schemes (ERS) in the UK are reviewed. The findings show that the process of exercise referral benefits certain segments of the population, but not necessarily all.

United Kingdom

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