CPD: Exercise snacking - a new approach to exercise prescription
Third Party Event
| Venue | Online |
| City | Monkstown |
| County | Dublin |
| Contact Hours | 3.5 |
| Event Type | Course/Workshop |
| Specialities | Gerontology |
| Presenter Details | Dr. James Timmons is an Assistant Professor of Strength and Conditioning at the School of Public Health, Physiotherapy, and Sport Science, University College Dublin, and an Exercise Specialist with 15 years of Strength and Conditioning experience working with clinical populations. He received his BSc in Sport and Exercise Science from the University College Dublin in 2012, MSc in Strength and Conditioning from the University of Edinburgh in 2013, and PhD from University College Dublin in 2018. His doctoral studies focussed on exercise training and dietary strategies to support improvements in body composition and physical function in older adults. During his PhD studies, he also worked in Medfit Proactive Healthcare where his focus was on improving muscle mass, strength and function in adults over the age of 65. He is the founder and owner of Youagewell, which is an exclusively online training platform for adults where the principal goal is to move better, feel better through a variety of strength, balance and cardiovascular training. Prof. Brendan Egan is Professor of Sport and Exercise Physiology at the School of Health and Human Performance, Dublin City University. Brendan received his BSc Sport and Exercise Science from the University of Limerick in 2003, MSc Sport and Exercise Nutrition from Loughborough University in 2004, and PhD from Dublin City University in 2008, and post-doctoral training with the Integrative Physiology group at the Karolinska Institute, Sweden. He joined the faculty in the School of Public Health, Physiotherapy, and Sports Science at University College Dublin in 2011, where he spent five years before moving to Dublin City University to his current position. His research investigates the molecular regulation of skeletal muscle function and adaptation across the life course with special interest in nutrition and exercise interventions to attenuate declines in muscle mass and function in older adults. |
| Refreshments Included | No |
| Free Event | No |
| How to Book | https://www.eventbrite.ie/e/cpd-exercise-snacking-a-new-approach-to-exercise-prescription-tickets-1990429578450?aff=oddtdtcreator |
| Booking Link | https://www.eventbrite.ie/e/cpd-exercise-snacking-a-new-approach-to-exercise-prescription-tickets-1990429578450?aff=oddtdtcreator |
| Contact Person | James Timmons |
| Contact Email | james.timmons1@ucd.ie |
| Contact Phone | 0851572676 |
| Pre Course Requirement | Learning Will Be Supported By A Pre-course Reading And Resources Pack |
| Non-Member Price | €100.00 |
| Date | 1 Jul 2026 18:00 - 1 Jul 2026 21:30 |
Evening course aimed at healthcare professionals involved in the prescription of exercise training and rehab to middle-aged and older adults
Overview
This evening course (Wednesday July 1st 2026 from 6PM to 9:30PM) is aimed at healthcare professionals who are involved in the prescription of exercise training and rehabilitation to middle-aged and older adults, and especially individuals at risk for functional decline.
The course focusses on the theory and practice of exercise snacking, an emerging approach to exercise prescription using short sessions of exercise (both aerobic and resistance) performed at multiple times throughout a day and week, with minimal need for equipment and facilities. This approach overcomes key challenges with engagement and adherence to exercise training and rehabilitation programmes.
The content will be delivered online (Zoom) with a combination of lecture-style presentations, practical demonstrations, and case studies that will cover:
• Principles of exercise training and prescription to mitigate functional decline in middle-aged and older adults
• The theory and practice of exercise snacking and minimal dose resistance exercise training
• Planning exercise snacks and programming exercise training interventions using exercise snacking with the target of improved muscle function in middle-aged and older adults
Learning will be supported by a pre-course reading and resources pack, and all presented materials will be provided to attendees upon completion of the course.
