This course introduces the core principles of exercise training in cardiac rehabilitation, focusing on the proven health benefits of regular physical activity and its impact on functional recovery. Learners will explore evidence‑based exercise safety guidelines, understand how to monitor intensity using the RPE scale, and learn to adjust training loads for individual needs. The course also covers how to design personalised cardiac rehab programmes using the F.I.T.T. principle and SMARTER goal‑setting framework to support safe progression and long‑term adherence.
Course Objectives:
- Explain the health benefits of regular exercise training and its role in improving physical and functional outcomes.
- Apply evidence‑based exercise safety guidelines to ensure safe and effective programme delivery across diverse patient groups.
- Monitor exercise intensity using the RPE scale and adjust training loads appropriately to meet individual needs.
- Design personalised exercise programmes using the F.I.T.T. principle and SMARTER goal‑setting framework to support long‑term adherence.
CPD Credit Hours: 1 Hour
Who Should Enrol:
- Physiotherapists
- Rehabilitation Therapists
- Sports Physiotherapists
- Cardiac Physiotherapists
Resources
- Downloadable Course Material
- CPD Certificate
- 30 Days of Access to Learning Resources
Course Presenter
Dr. Rina Pandya PT DPT FHEA PGLTHE
Dr. Rina Pandya is a highly experienced physical therapist with a diverse international background. She earned her entry-level degree from the School of Allied Health Sciences Manipal, India, and her post-professional doctoral degree from the University of Michigan-Flint.
With extensive clinical experience across India, Oman, the UK, and the USA, Dr. Pandya brings a rich, global perspective to her teaching. Her leadership roles in rehabilitation management and commitment to lifelong learning are reflected in her credentials, including a Fellowship in Higher Education (FHEA) and a Postgraduate Certificate in Learning and Teaching in Higher Education (PGLTHE).
Her evidence-informed teaching and practical insights empower clinicians to improve diagnostic precision and deliver high-quality patient care.
Disclaimer: Our online physiotherapy CPD courses meet the criteria and guidelines for CPD (Continuing Professional Development). The CPD hours indicated on the certificate contribute towards fulfilling professional standards and requirements necessary for CPD audits conducted by the HCPC and AHPRA. These CPD hours are important for maintaining physiotherapy registration and ensuring compliance with the CPD audit and physiotherapy registration renewal processes. Our courses are recognized as valuable continuing education resources across the UK, Australia, New Zealand, and throughout Asia and the Middle East.
