Association creates free course on Physical Activities for Pregnant Women

Aimed at different professionals and students, the course teaches how to reduce the uncomfortable symptoms of pregnancy.

One Free online course on Physical Activities for Pregnant Women was provided by the Brazilian Association of Online Education (Abeline). Classes are available at course page, at Abeline's address and are aimed at different professionals and students. There are no prerequisites to participate in the course other than registration on the association's website.

According to Abeline, “physical activity during pregnancy is a great combination that can contribute to the health of the baby and the mother, and also reduce the uncomfortable symptoms of pregnancy. Appropriate physical exercise for pregnant women contributes to a healthier delivery and postpartum period and many other benefits.”

The free course aims to transmit to the professional the biological knowledge (anatomy and physiology) about the female body and guidance on physical activities adapted to the characteristics of women pregnant. With 110 class hours, the course presents programmatic content on the following topics:

• Module 1 – Introduction
• Module 2 – Transformations in pregnant women
• Module 3 – Physical exercise and physical activity
• Module 4 – Analysis of Physical Exercise in Pregnancy
• Module 5 - Organic Changes Due to Pregnancy
• Module 6 – Benefits of Physical Activity
• Module 7 – Physical Activity Recommendations During Pregnancy
• Module 8 – Influence of Physical Activity on the Type of Delivery
• Module 9 – Bibliographic References