
This course is approved for the following CECs/CEUs:
NASM 1.3
CPTN 7.0
NSCA 1.1
YMCA 13.0
BCRPA 11.0
ISSA 13.0
SFA 1.1
NFPT 1.0
KIPS 1.3
NETA 11.0
HFPA 11.0
WITS 11.0
Exercise and Cancer Survivorship
$119.00 – $159.00
The Exercise and Cancer Survivorship™ continuing education home study course presents the science behind the benefits of exercise for cancer survival and survivorship as well as the application of that science to the design or adaptation of exercise programs for cancer patients and survivors.
The course offers the most current evidence-based information compiled by the American College of Sports Medicine (ACSM) for working with survivors of many types of cancers and is designed to assist health and fitness professionals in using exercise to help cancer survivors with recovery, rehabilitation and reducing the risk of recurrence.
Pricing and Format Options For This program:
Electronic format with HK ebook: $159
Provide/buy your own textbook: $119
This course is approved for the following CECs/CEUs:
NASM 1.3
CPTN 7.0
NSCA 1.1
YMCA 13.0
BCRPA 11.0
ISSA 13.0
SFA 1.1
NFPT 1.0
KIPS 1.3
NETA 11.0
HFPA 11.0
WITS 11.0
Pricing and Format Options For This program:
Electronic format with HK ebook: $159
Buy your own textbook: $119
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This course is approved for the following CECs/CEUs:
NASM 1.3
CPTN 7.0
NSCA 1.1
YMCA 13.0
BCRPA 11.0
ISSA 13.0
SFA 1.1
NFPT 1.0
KIPS 1.3
NETA 11.0
HFPA 11.0
WITS 11.0
Description
Evidence has shown that physical activity has numerous health benefits for cancer patients and survivors.
More clinicians and oncologists are recommending exercise as a strategy for reducing the side effects of treatment, speeding recovery, and improving overall quality of life.
In turn, cancer survivors are seeking health and fitness professionals with knowledge and experience to help them learn how to exercise safely within their capabilities.
This continuing education course offered to you in a distance-learning format places emphasis on practical application, including the incidence and prevalence of the most common cancers; common cancer treatments and side effects; the benefits of exercise after a diagnosis of cancer; exercise testing, prescription and programming; nutrition and weight management; counseling for health behavior change, and injury prevention.
This course will increase health and fitness professionals’ knowledge of the benefits of exercise after a cancer diagnosis as well as the specifics of developing and adapting exercise programs to meet the unique needs of cancer survivors.
Certified health and fitness professionals holding more than one certification may obtain CECs/CEUS for all approved certification organizations (see list above) for which they need continuing education at no additional cost.
Program Author:
Tammy Petersen is the Founder and a Partner of the American Academy of Health and Fitness (AAHF).
She has written two books on older adult fitness and designed corresponding training programs. Her first book, Functionally Fit, teaches certified nurse aides how to provide daily functional strength training as an accepted and expected part of the daily care plan for the chronic long-term care and assisted living patient. Her second book, SrFit, is the basis for an advanced training home study course approved for continuing education credits with the major personal trainer certification organizations and the Board of Certification for athletic trainers.
Her educational background includes Bachelor of Science degrees in marketing and economics from Pittsburg State University, Pittsburg, Kansas. In addition, she holds a Master of Science in Education in health and fitness, with an emphasis in geriatrics, from the University of Kansas, Lawrence, Kansas.
Course Objectives
Upon succesfully completing this program, you will be able to:
- Discuss the general epidemiology of cancer, common screening practices, treatment strategies, and warning signs for recurrence.
- Identify side effects, signs, and symptoms associated with common cancers and treatment strategies.
- Explain and distinguish between lifestyle and heredity factors that influence mechanisms of cancer etiology.
- Discuss the physiological and psychological attributes and benefits that may be improved by exercise training among cancer survivors.
- Obtain basic and medical history from cancer survivors and recognize how cancer and its treatments may affect components of fitness and fitness testing results.
- Describe the benefits and risks of safe exercise training in the cancer survivor, as well as possible exercise prescription/program modifications.
- Discuss the effects of cancer treatments on the nutritional health and needs of cancer patients and survivors.
- Identify and explain behavioral strategies that can enhance exercise and activity motivation and adherence for cancer patients and survivors.
- Recognize and respond to cancer-specific safety issues and emergencies, as well as complete incident documentation related to cancer-specific adverse events.
- Discuss essential operation, administration, and management roles and tasks within a cancer center, cancer treatment facility, and outpatient setting.
Course Features
Electronic Format
This option includes:
- The ebook version of the 208-page ACSM’s Guide to Exercise and Cancer Survivorship, Editor Melinda L. Irwin, PhD, MPH
- 74-page workbook in PDF format
- Online test with two free retakes
Buy your own textbook option
This option includes:
- 74-page workbook in PDF format
- Online test with two free retakes
You provide the 208-page textbook ACSM’s Guide to Exercise and Cancer Survivorship, Editor Melinda L. Irwin, PhD, MPH
ISBN-13: 978-0736095648
ISBN-10: 0736095640
This ISBN/barcode number lets you verify that you’re getting exactly the right version or edition of a book.
Human Kinetics ebook access
Accessing Human Kinetics ebooks using your keycode is as easy as 1-2-3
- We will provide you with a keycode/access code after you place your order.
- You create an account on the VitalSource Bookshelf (if you don’t already have one) and redeem/enter the code.
- After that you will access your eBook by logging into your account on the Vital Source platform and your access will never expire.
Online test
Table of Contents
Chapter 1. Diagnosis and Treatment of Cancer
Larissa A. Korde, MD, MPH
Cancer Incidence and Survival
Cancer Biology
Cancer Staging
Cancer Screening and Diagnosis
Cancer Recurrence Warning Signs
Summary
References
Chapter 2. Side Effects and Persistent Effects of Cancer Surgery and Treatment
Tara Sanft, MD, and Melinda L. Irwin, PhD, MPH
Side Effects of Cancer Surgery and Treatment
Recurrence, New Primaries, and Second Cancers
Summary
References
Chapter 3. Lifestyle Factors Associated With Cancer Incidence, Recurrence, and Survival
Heather K. Neilson, MSc, and Christine M. Friedenreich, PhD
Effect of Body Weight
Effect of Exercise
Effect of Diet
Summary
References
Chapter 4. Benefits of Physical Activity After a Cancer Diagnosis
Kristin L. Campbell, BSc PT, PhD
Physiological Effects of Exercise Training
Psychological Benefits of Exercise Training
Cancer-Specific Exercise Issues by Body System
Effects of Cancer Medications or Treatments on Designing an Exercise Program
Summary
References
Chapter 5. Cardiorespiratory Fitness Testing in Clients Diagnosed With Cancer
Lee W. Jones, PhD, and Claudio Battaglini, PhD
Administration of Cardiorespiratory Fitness Testing
Exercise Testing Safety
Summary
References
Chapter 6. Exercise Prescription and Programming Adaptations: Based on Surgery, Treatment, and Side Effects
Kathryn Schmitz, PhD, MPH
Health Promotion and Risk of Disease Reduction
Exercise Prescription Alterations to Address Individual Needs
Benefits and Risks of Exercise and Exercise Training
Exercise Prescription Individualization
Acute and Chronic Adverse Effects of Treatment
Setting Goals
Sample Exercise Prescriptions
Summary
References
Chapter 7. Nutrition and Weight Management
Stephanie Martch, MS, RD, LD, and Wendy Demark-Wahnefried, PhD, RD
Diet in Cancer Prevention, Control, and Overall Health
Weight Status and Body Composition
Weight and Height Assessment
Energy Consumption and Cancer
Diet Composition and Nutrition Status
Complementary Alternative Medicine and Functional Foods
Dietary Supplements
Alcohol
Summary
References
Chapter 8. Health Behavior Change Counseling
Karen Basen-Engquist, PhD, MPH; Heidi Perkins, PhD; and Daniel C. Hughes, PhD
Effect of Cancer on Readiness to Exercise
Theory-Based Methods and Exercise
Translating Theory Into Practice
Summary
References
Chapter 9. Safety, Injury Prevention, and Emergency Procedures
Anna L. Schwartz, PhD, FNP, FAAN
Cancer-Specific Safety Considerations
Emergency Procedures
Documentation
Summary
References
Chapter 10. Program Administration
Carole M. Schneider, PhD
Designing a Cancer Rehabilitation Program
Cancer Rehabilitation Programs and Settings
Program Description and Operations
Policies and Procedures
Legal Issues and Documentation
Reimbursement Concerns
Community-Based Support
Summary
References
Appendix
Index
About the Editor
If you’re not completely satisfied with your prepaid purchase, contact AAHF at 800.957.7348 to discuss a return. The return must be within 30 days of the date of receipt of your shipment. Study materials and educational resources must be received in original condition. All return shipments must be sent via USPS Priority Mail for tracking purposes to 7205 Sampal Place, Springfield, Virginia 22152. Upon receipt of the returned materials, the American Academy of Health and Fitness (AAHF) will refund full credit, excluding shipping/handling. Credit will be applied to the appropriate credit card via PayPal. We do not accept returns on online products, e-books, videos, CD/DVD-ROMs, and DVDs.
The American Academy of Health and Fitness reserves the right to discontinue the sale and/or support of any of its continuing education courses. Notification of such will be given six months prior to discontinuance to allow for course completion and testing. No refund will be given for courses that are discontinued.
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