This event has the following CEUs / CPDs:
- REPS UAE: 16 CPDs
- NSCA: 1∙8 in Cat “A”
- ISSA: 14
CITY & DATES
DUBAI
Venue:
WORLD OF CHAMPIONS Gym – Al Zafarana Building, 24 St, Abu Hail, Dubai.
DATES:
ONLINE: December 16, 18, (reserve, 20), January 6 and 8 (UAE time 12:00 to 14:30)
OFFLINE: January 24, 25 and 26 (3 days – UAE time 9 pm to 5 pm)
See Timetable below.
INTRODUCTION
UAE ‘s residents are now more aware of the main four non-communicable diseases (NCDs), which cause 55% of all deaths in the country – cancer, cardiovascular diseases, diabetes, and chronic respiratory diseases. Hypertension and obesity are the most prevalent metabolic risk factors.
Source: THE CASE FOR INVESTMENT IN PREVENTION AND CONTROL OF NON-COMMUNICABLE DISEASES IN THE UNITED ARAB EMIRATES – by the Ministry of Health and Prevention, UAE, UNDP. WHO, Secretariat of the UN Inter-Agency Task Force on NCDs February 2023 (https://www.undp.org/sites/g/files/zskgke326/files/2024-02/uae_ncd_ic_report_eng.pdf)
It is now globally accepted that Exercise as a medicine offers cost-effective interventions. People now want to take greater care of themselves.
This course will enable the fitness professionals, physical education teachers, S&C coaches and all those who care about the patients with NCDs to deliver physical activity in the right dosage for preventing and / or managing the diseases.
EM Triad:
EM will introduce the attendees to the triad that comprises EXERCISE as non-pharmaceutical MEDICINE:
- Conduct and analyse fitness assessments including ECG, Electronic Strength Test, etc.
- Prescribe Exercise in right dosage
- Deliver correct Exercise instruction – not just “train” clients but prevent onset of imminent injuries
If one or two of above is / are absent or inaccurate, “training” Special Populations may be incomplete at best or risky at the worst.
Hosted by GĀYO Fitness Sports Academy, it will be the first such program in the UAE!
FEES
Clinic 1:
AED 2,000 + 5% VAT
Pay before 12 noon UAE time, December 15 – earn 10% discount!
- EMI facility available – ask for details.
- Fee includes LEARNING RESOURCES – see below.
- Fee does not include lunch and / or accommodation
CEUs / CPDs:
Additional fee to be paid for:
- REPS UAE CPDs: AED NIL
- NSCA CEUs: 1.8 CEUs in Cat “A” – AED200 + 5% VAT
- ISSA CEUs: 18 CEUs – AED150 + 5% VAT
- GĀYO Mumbai University EREPS Level 4 Personal Trainer and EREPS Level 4 Pilates courses – AED nil.
COURSE CREDENTIALS
The presenter, Dr Lee CP is the CEO of The Asia College of Exercise Medicine (ACEM), Kuala Lumpur. He is widely regarded as the pioneer of using Exercise as the first line of intervention against NCDs. See FACULTY below.
He has presented this course in the USA, Europe and Asia.
ACEM is fully accredited by the Malaysian Qualification Agency (MQA), Government of Malaysia.
The Clinics hold CEUs approvals –
- REPS UAE CPDs: 16
- NSCA CEUs: 1.8 CEUs in Cat “A”
- ISSA CEUs: 15 CEUs
- GĀYO Mumbai University EREPS Level 4 Personal Trainer and EREPS Level 4 Pilates courses: 18 CEUs
SYLLABUS and DELIVERY
The Clinic’s content will be delivered in BLENDED mode – online and offline (physical / in-person).
Syllabus:
- The cardiovascular system – students will learn the clinical physiology of a weak, normal and a strong heart.
- basic interpretation of ECG,
- prescription of exercise to rehabilitate a weak heart
- how to improve a normal heart
- Preparing a strong heart for higher physical activities
- The musculoskeletal system will cover muscle and physiology.
Learning Outcomes:
Section A
- Understand Strength Physiology
- Explore the techniques of prescription of resistance exercises to increase muscles.
- Understand how resistance exercises are used to treat NCDs and cancer.
- Understand the concept of “dosage” of resistance training for major muscle groups.
Section B – practical training
- Conduct & analyse assessments including ECG, Electronic Strength Test, etc.
- Prescribe Exercise in right dosage
- Deliver correct Exercise instruction – not just “train” clients but prevent onset of imminent injuries
By the end of the program, the attendees ought to be able to –
- ASSESS + PRESCRIBE + TRAIN Special Populations responsibly, safely
- Work with medical doctors
- Use skills to increase clients and income
LEARNING RESOURCES
The fee includes the following –
- 1 soft copy of notes and PPTs
- Complimentary one-year account for DrFit software (for physical fitness assessment, body fat control and exercise prescription).
MINIMUM ELIGIBILITY
The course is designed for –
- Personal Trainers
- Physical Education Teachers
- Physiotherapists
- Specialist Fitness Trainers who deal with Special Populations
- Medical Doctors
- S&C coaches who also work with special populations
CERTIFICATION
Asia College of Exercise Medicine, Kuala Lumpur will issue the certificate.
Separate certificates for CEUs, if required, will be issued as per the rules of the CEUs / CPDs awarding bodies.
TIMETABLE
ONLINE: December 16, 18, (reserve, 20), January 6 and 8 (UAE time 12:00 to 14:30)
OFFLINE: January 24, 25 and 26 (3 days – UAE time 9 pm to 5 pm)
Download this timetable for details.
FACULTY
The lead presenter is Dr. Lee CP. He holds impressive credentials –
- D. Sports Sciences, Semmelweis University, Budapest, Hungary
- Received Doctor Honoris Causa from The Hungarian University of Sports Sciences, Budapest, Hungary
- Pioneered the research on ‘Heart Rate Return’ to prevent Sudden Death
- CEO, Asia College of Exercise and Sports Medicine
- CEO, International Society on Exercise Medicine
- Vice Chair – World Conference on Exercise Medicine
- CEO, International Scientific Committee on Exercise Medicine
- Founder and CEO, International Symposium on Active Ageing.
He will be assisted by several specialists from ACEM. See end of Timetable.
TESTIMONIALS
Here is what some of the participants in the Exercise Medicine course in India have to say!
Dr Nishant Kolhe is a senior Physical Ed professional in Mumbai. His experience of over 10 years is backed by his Master’s degree and PhD doctorate.
He tells you why this course is so useful for –
- Physical Ed Teachers
- Personal Trainers
- S&C and Sports COACHES
- Physios
Jigar Thakkar is one of Mumbai’s top personal trainers and S&C coaches. He holds certifications in personal training and S&C from Gayo Fitness Academy and USA’s NSCA and ISSA. He has worked in Hyderabad, Ahmedabad and, now, he is back in Mumbai.
In June, he attended the Exercise Medicine (EM) course Dr Lee CP presented in Mumbai.
In the video, Jigar shares his feedback about this course which is all about fitness for Special Populations.
CONTACT
To register your name, WhatsApp your name and city in which you are living to any of the following:
- Ms Drisya Pai – Abu Dhabi +971 55 174 0803
- Ms Maha Abou Khalil – Dubai +971 52 993 7926
- Prasanth P – Dubai +971 55 255 7239