Disability and Exercise Training Resources for Health Care and Exercise Professionals
The CDPP Disability and Exercise Training for Health Care and Exercise Professionals suite of resources offers a structured, evidence-informed approach to supporting health care and exercise professionals in the discussion, prescription, and adaptation of exercise for persons with disabilities.
At the core of this suite are six key steps, each providing essential guidance and practical considerations for promoting safe, inclusive, and effective physical activity. The resources are designed to meet the varying needs of professionals – whether seeking a quick reference or comprehensive guide.
Available Resources:
- Key Steps for Health Care and Exercise Professionals: A succinct, one-page infographic that outlines the six foundational steps for engaging in exercise-related conversations, prescribing activity, and making necessary adaptations for persons with disabilities. This quick-reference guide is ideal for everyday use in clinical or fitness settings.
- 6-Step Guide: A more detailed, two-page summary that expands on each step. It provides structured guidance to help professionals effectively discuss, prescribe, and adapt exercise programs based on individual needs.
- 6- Step Companion Guide: This in-depth resource offers a comprehensive overview of the six steps:
- Communicating and gathering information
- Pre-assessment considerations and contraindications
- Conducting fitness assessments
- Interpreting and using assessment results
- Prescribing exercise
- Adapting exercise
- Development of the Disability and Exercise Training Resources: This document outlines the evidence base and collaborative process that informed the creation of the training materials, ensuring transparency and academic rigour.
- Defining & Describing Disability: An Overview on Disability Models and Language: This overview explores various frameworks for understanding disability and provides practical recommendations for using inclusive, respectful language when working with persons with disabilities.
Together, these resources support professionals in delivering informed, respectful, and person-centred exercise care for persons with disabilities.