Breast Cancer Recovery Exercise Program

BEHAVIORAL OBJECTIVES

Upon successful completion of this course the student will be able to:

1.        Identify risk factors associated with breast cancer

2.        Outline methods used to detect and diagnose breast cancer

3.        Name the relevant anatomy affected by breast cancer surgery.

4.        Identify the major types of surgery for breast cancer

5.        Discuss the side effects of both local and systemic treatments.

6.        Discuss the major physical and psychological problems faced by breast cancer survivors

7.        Outline realistic and attainable exercise goals for this population.

8.        Plan an effective and safe exercise program based on client assessment of needs for women undergoing treatment and women post-treatment

9.        Outline precautions and contraindications to exercise and criteria for termination of exercise.

10.     Identify professional responsibilities of the fitness professional when working with a client with breast cancer

11.     Locate relevant information through local, regional, and national resources identified in the manual.