CUFitter® Award In Applied Delivery of Cancer Exercise
The interactive course takes place online
What's it all about?
CUFitter is the first structured, cancer-specific exercise programme of its kind which delivers a carefully designed suite of exercise initiatives to those affected by cancer across the South East.
The CUFitter Award in the Applied Delivery of Cancer Exercise is an all-encompassing, science-based cancer exercise training initiative designed to support exercise professionals and those working or wishing to work in a range of activity settings with cancer patients, to gain the skills, knowledge and behaviours required to practice competently.
'The CUFitter Award in applied delivery of Cancer Exercise' is a 4 day intensive course. This science-based training programme was developed by a multi-disciplinary group of experts; all leaders in their respective fields who have come together to create the programme covering every aspect of cancer exercise, from the clinical to the psychological.
We have aligned our course with the professional competencies framework of the Health and Care Professions Council; its aim is to enable existing personal trainers, Physiotherapists and other exercise professionals, to learn the particular skills and competencies required to deliver cancer-specific exercise programmes to those in cancer recovery.
Who is it suitable for?
Fitness Instructors/
Personal Trainers
Physios
Sport & Leisure
Centre Employees
GP Exercise
Referral Staff
CU Fitter will consider applicants with a Level 3 Personal Training qualification plus GP referral is an advantage. We
will also consider applicants with a relevant Bachelor’s Honours degree (UK equivalent) class 2:2 or above in a sports science, sports coaching, exercise, physiotherapy or related discipline. The programme is conducted in English. If the applicant’s first language is not English, a language proficiency test will need to be taken and passed in advance of acceptance onto the programme
What's it all about?
Course Content
Day One - Delegates learn about cancer in general, its symptoms and causes, as well as treatment options and side effects. The Day 1 content is delivered by our clinical partners – Oncologists and Chemo nurses. Delegates also learn about the emerging evidence-base, linking cancer prevention and survival, to exercise.
Day Two - Delegates learn all about the importance of effective communication when supporting and motivating cancer patients through their treatment, and during the delivery of cancer exercise.
Day Three - Delegates learn how to undertake an initial assessment of a cancer patient. This will include limited background detail as to why we assess what we assess, the value of assessment for programme evaluation purposes, and also to ensure the safety of patients in their care.
Day Four - Delegates will learn how to deliver a programme of cancer exercise by watching and participating in classes within the CU Fitter suite. Delegates, again working directly with cancer patients, are observed creating their own class content. The course assessment requirements are also discussed on Day 4.
Meet our lecturers, facilitators and guest speakers...
Course Lecturer's & Facilitators
Prof. Sankha Mitra
MS,DNB,FRCR, FRCS,
CCST, UK, MA, Medical
Education, FRACP
Consultant Clinical Oncologist
Dr Louisa Beale
Course Lecturer
Senior Lecturer in Sport and Exercise Science at Brighton University
Dr Jan Russell
Course Lecturer
AC, ILM, Practitioner, Master Practitioner and qualified trainer in Neuro Linguistic Programming
Dwayne Clevett
Course Lead Instructor
CUFitter Lead
Trainer
Erica Sheward
FIFST, FHEA.
Course Lecturer
Cancer United
Trustee
Jan Sheward
Course Facilitator
Guest Speakers
Anne Hudson
Guest Speaker
Senior
Chemotherapy
Nurse
Dr John Laurie
Guest Speaker
MbCHB, MRCP, FRCPath
Consultant Haematologist
WSHT Haematology, Worthing
Dr Nick Lavies
Guest Speaker
Consultant Anaesthetist and Clinical lead for Pre-assessment
Worthing and Southlands Hospitals NHS Trust
Dr Adrian Moss
Guest Speaker
MBChB, MRCP, PgCert MS (Oncology), MD
Consultant Medical Oncologist at the Sussex Cancer
Centre
Dr Phillip Savage
Guest Speaker
BSc, MB ChB, FRCP, PhD
Consultant Medical Oncologist
Dr Richard Simcock
Guest Speaker
MBBS, MRCPI, FRCR
Consultant in Clinical Oncology
Sussex Cancer
Centre
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Dr Robert Turner
Guest Speaker
Consultant Clinical Oncologist
Learning Outcomes
By the end of this course you will be able to:
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Understand the causes of cancer(s) and the integrated strategies for prevention, recovery and survival.
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Understand and critically evaluate the scientific research that underpins the benefits of exercise and physical activity in cancer recovery and survivorship.
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Understand the important of motivation to achieving successful patient outcomes.
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Assess an inidividual's physical and psychological needs and prescribe a suitable and safe course of exercise specific to their cancer type.
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Design and deliver a suitable and safe programme of exercise for cancer patients both in group exercise and personal training settings.
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Use assessment tools to benchmark an individual's current physical and psychological health.
FAQs
Click here to find answers to some of the most commonly asked questions about the Cancer United training programme.
If you cannot find the answer to your question, please don’t hesitate to contact us by e-mail at office@cancerunited.org.uk
or by calling 01908 779880.
Interested?
CUFitter® run regular and very successful courses so please ensure you register your interest
to avoid dissapointment.