Exercise Referral

Our supported scheme works to improve your patients confidence, creating sustainable change in their daily routine & improve their referred medical condition.

What is Exercise Referral?

If you are suffering with a pre-existing health condition or recovering from an illness or operation, you could benefit from Exercise Referral at Canterbury Christ Church University.

Our scheme can help improve overall health, increase fitness levels, and support long-term lifestyle changes with the guidance of our team of highly qualified Exercise Referral Practitioners. Giving you the knowledge and confidence you need to address your referred condition in a safe and effective way.

WHO IS eligible?

We work with patients who are “inactive” doing less than 30 minutes of moderate physical activity per week.

• Commited to making a long term lifestyle change.
• Aged 18 +
• Have an existing stable health condition/ recovering from an operation.
• Clinically stable and compliant with their medication.

health conditions we work with

• Alcohol/Drug rehabilitation
• Joint/mobility/ musculoskeletal
• Obesity
• Mental health/ emotional wellbeing
• Completion of cardiac rehabilitation
• Hypertension
• Cardiovascular disease
• Diabetes
• Cancer

Who can refer?

• GP
• Therapist
• Physiotherapist
• Occupational Health
• Health Care Assistants
• Doctors and Nurses
• Dietician
• Practice District Nurse
• Hospital Consultant
• Respiratory or exercise physiologists

how do i sign up?

Simply complete an Exercise Referral Form and have it signed by your Exercise Referral Practitioner.

Scheme benefits

You will have confidence that you will receive high quality support from our specialist team.

• Improved health, fitness & wellbeing
• Recieve personalised support & care
• All with Canterbury Christ Church University

Get in touch to find out more

Contact Christ Church Sport:
Email: sport@canterbury.ac.uk | Tel: 01227 923500

Or via the button below:

Download the sign-up form below: