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Risk factors and etiology of most common chronic cardiovascular, metabolic
and respiratory diseases: • Prevalence and incidence • Risk factors • Mechanisms
• Indications and contraindications for different conditions • Basic guidelines
for physical activity of people with chronic diseases Short- and long-term
responses to exercise: • Responses and adaptations of cardiovascular system
• Responses and adaptations of respiratory system • Hormonal responses Exercise
as a preventive method: • Exercise for preserving cardiovascular health
• Exercise for preserving respiratory function and lung capacity • Exercise for
prevention of diabetes and hypercholesterolemia • The role of aerobic exercise
as a preventive measure • The role of strength training as a preventive measure
• The role of other exercise types as a preventive measure Exercise for health
promotion and raising physical ability designed for cardiorespiratory patients,
excluding acute states: • Angina pectoris (stable) • Heart failure • Heart
rhythm disorders • Heart valves diseases • Deep vein thrombosis Exercise for
health promotion and raising physical ability designed in people with: • Chronic
obstructive diseases • Asthma • Asbestosis • Cystic fibrosis Exercise for health
promotion and raising physical ability in people with: • Diabetes • Metabolic
syndrome and Obesity • Urinary tract issues • Colorectal tract issues
• Endocrine disturbances Communication with other healthcare professionals:
• Collaborating with doctors to determine appropriate intensity and volume of
exercise • Contraindications for exercise Evaluating the status of the patient:
• Assessing the initial status with special functional tests • Tracking the
progress and adjusting the exercise accordingly