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The roles of exercise professionals in the health care system: a comparison between Australia and China
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Journal article
The roles of exercise professionals in the health care system: a comparison between Australia and China
Journal of Exercise Science & Fitness, Vol.17(3), pp.81-90
2019
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Abstract
Physical inactivity is identified by the World Health Organisation as the fourth risk factor for global mortality and has major implications on the prevalence of non-communicable diseases and general health of the populations. There has been substantial evidence indicating that adequate levels of physical activity, such as prescribed exercise, can be an effective intervention for prevention and treatment of many chronic health conditions, as well as for improvement of mental health, quality of life and well-being. Many countries in the world have developed policies and guidelines for promotion of participation in physical activity and application of prescribed exercise as a means of intervention for chronic health conditions. Subsequently, the roles of exercise professionals in the community and health care system who provide services to the general community members, individuals with various health conditions, as well as elite athletes, and their professional training, qualifications and standards need to be defined and implemented.
This article provides a preliminary comparison of the exercise professionals and their current roles in the community and health care systems between Australia and China (including mainland, Taiwan and Hong Kong, as they have different health care systems), aiming to promote the recognition of exercise professionals in the health care systems, and facilitate the global development of the exercise-related professions, for a healthier world.
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- Title
- The roles of exercise professionals in the health care system: a comparison between Australia and China
- Creators
- Shi Zhou - Southern Cross UniversityKade Davison - University of South AustraliaFei Quin - China Institute of Sport ScienceKuei-Fu Lin - National Tsing Hua UniversityBik-Chu Chow - Hong Kong Baptist UniversityJie-Xiu Zhao - China Institute of Sport Science
- Publication Details
- Journal of Exercise Science & Fitness, Vol.17(3), pp.81-90
- Publisher
- Elsevier
- Identifiers
- 4033; 991012821738702368
- Academic Unit
- School of Health and Human Sciences; Human Sciences; Faculty of Health
- Resource Type
- Journal article