Higher Intensity Exercise During Pregnancy Webinar
Pregnancy represents a period of time in which maternal lifestyle factors including physical activity and diet play a substantial role in the health of not just the mother but also the growing foetus. The conservative exercise guidelines produced in the late 20th century were largely based on expert opinion rather than empirical evidence, as it is challenging to perform research investigating safe levels of exercise intensity during gestation. It has been hypothesised that the redistribution of blood flow to working muscles during high intensity exercise may result in foetal hypoxia and restricted growth due to a lack of oxygen and nutrient supply.
There is a growing body of research supporting the use and safety of aerobic HIIT during pregnancy. Historically, exercising at vigorous intensities and above has been advised against during pregnancy, however these restrictions have been removed from many international guidelines due to emerging research in this area.
This webinar will provide an updated overview of the current exercise guidelines for pregnancy, and look at the safety and practical implications of prescribing higher intensity exercise during pregnancy. We will cover the cardiovascular changes that occur across pregnancy, as well as the cardiovascular responses to exercise during gestation.
Presented by Courtney Giles, AES, AEP
Courtney is an Accredited Exercise Physiologist and lecturer in the Masters of Clinical Exercise Physiology, and Bachelor of Exercise Science programs at the Brisbane campus at the Australian Catholic University. Courtney is also a PhD candidate at ACU, with her thesis looking at the effects of exercise during pregnancy on haemodynamics. Her research looks specifically at how different modalities and intensities of exercise affect the cardiovascular system during pregnancy, specifically blood pressure and arterial stiffness.
Schedule
Tuesday, 22 October 2024
4:00pm - 5:30pm AEDT
Please note, the times listed are in Australian Eastern Daylight Time.
Your local time will be:
ACT: |
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4:00pm - 5:30pm |
NSW: |
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4:00pm - 5:30pm |
NT: |
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2:30pm - 4:00pm |
QLD: |
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3:00pm - 4:30pm |
SA: |
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3:30pm - 5:00pm |
TAS: |
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4:00pm - 5:30pm |
VIC: |
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4:00pm - 5:30pm |
WA: |
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1:00pm - 2:30pm |
Please note: This is a live webinar and needs to be watched at the specified time above. If you are unable to watch the webinar live, it will be produced as an online activity and can be purchased within the following month.
Rates per person
ESSA Member |
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$33.00 |
Non-Member |
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$55.00 |
ESSA Student Member |
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$16.50 |
Student Non-Member |
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$27.50 |
ESSA Member PD+ |
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$29.70 |
Non-Member PD+ |
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$49.50 |
Please see terms & conditions for registration type definitions.
Access to Webinar
You will be emailed a link to access the webinar approximately one hour prior to the scheduled start time.
Target Audience
Any Accredited Exercise Scientist, Accredited Exercise Physiologist, Accredited Sports Scientist Level 1, Accredited Sports Scientist Level 2
ESSA CPD Points
Registration
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Registration for this professional development will close at 2:00pm AEDT, Tuesday, 22 October 2024.
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