Nature, Health and Well-being CPD Course
Dates: To be confirmed
Venue: Online via Zoom
Due to unforeseen circumstances our Spring iteration of this course has been postponed. To register your interest in the forthcoming course please E: FHLS_CPD@exeter.ac.uk
'This course is very informative and lecturers were highly knowledgeable in the fields.' 'It's interesting, thought-provoking and evidence based, appropriately structured & easy to follow.' Delegate Testimonial 2024
This CPD course takes a positive view of the nature-health nexus. It investigates how natural environments can benefit the physical and mental health of humans in a variety of different ways and how this topic has become increasingly important in policy.
What's the relationship between nature and health?
How does the relationship work - by which mechanisms?
About the course
This course will explore how natural environments can benefit the physical and mental health of people in a variety of different ways. It will address the relationship between nature and health, how the relationship works, why this matters for the environment, public health and sustainability, as well as how you can apply these learnings in your own practice.
This course investigates the potential for the natural environment to be harnessed as a resource to improve human health and wellbeing. The potential mechanisms, moderators, and applications for these health benefits will be explored, considering large data sets and key studies linking nature and exposure and health, both within the UK and around the world.
Led by national and international experts from The European Centre for Environment and Human Health, this four-day course will be delivered virtually.
What will you learn
- What’s the relationship between nature and health?
- How does the relationship work – by which mechanisms?
- Who does nature-health work for (and not work for)?
- Why does this matter for the environment, public health and sustainability?
- How can you apply these learnings in your own practice?
CPD Accreditation
Accreditation to be applied for through The Royal College of Physicians.
Next delivery dates to be announced. To register your interest email FHLS_CPD@exeter.ac.uk
Delivery Format
This course will be delivered via half-days fully online. The sessions will use a combination of participatory methodologies including presentations, group discussions and breakout groups.
The course will include a pre-reading week, reflection week, and some self-directed study. We advise you to make every effort to join all sessions to gain the most out of the course. But if you are unable to attend any of the sessions the sessions will be recorded and made available.
Feedback and Certificates
At the end of the course, we will send you a certificate outlining your learning outcomes.
The course is well suited to anyone across all sectors interested in the nexus of natural environments and human health. This can include SMEs, NGOs, and charities delivering nature-based activity programs, government agencies interested in nature or health, and local authority teams working in natural infrastructure, nature recovery, and public health.
*No pre-requisites or specialist knowledge are required to undertake this course, which is well suited to interdisciplinary learning.
Programme
(*The programme may be subject to minor amendments)
Pre-Reading Week: Delegates will be sent pre-reading material
Day 1: “What is the relationship between nature and health?”
09:15-09:55 |
Introduction to the course and its structure Definitions of and exploring key concepts of ‘health’ and ‘environment’ |
09:55-10:00 |
BREAK |
10:00-11:00 |
Introductions |
11:00-11:30 |
BREAK |
11:30-12:25 |
Nature and Mortality |
12:25-12:30 |
BREAK |
12:30-13:15 |
Review session |
Day 2: “How does the relationship work?”
09:15-09:55 |
Nature and physical activity |
09:55-10:00 |
BREAK |
10:00-11:00 |
Nature and stress |
11:00-11:30 |
BREAK |
11:30-12:25 |
Stress, mental health and social contact |
12:25-12:30 |
BREAK |
12:30-13:15 |
Review session |
Day 3: “Who does the relationship work for?”
09:15-09:55 |
Diverse environments and embedding diversity |
09:55-10:00 |
BREAK |
10:00-11:00 |
Nature, childhood and healthy ageing |
11:00-11:30 |
BREAK |
11:30-12:25 |
Nature health inequalities |
12:25-12:30 |
BREAK |
12:30-13:15 |
Review session |
Day 4: “Applying nature, health and well-being scholarship”
09:15-09:55 |
Social prescribing - evidence and evidence needs |
09:55-10:00 |
BREAK |
10:00-11:00 |
Environmental improvements and health |
11:00-11:30 |
BREAK |
11:30-12:00 |
Ensuring equity in nature-based interventions |
12:00-12:30 |
Nature, health, and policy |
12:30-12:35 |
BREAK |
12:35-12:55 |
Review session |
12:55-13:15 |
Wrap-up |
Whether you study on-campus, virtually, or via a blended learning programme, you'll be supported by the University of Exeter's world-class faculty with wide-ranging opportunities to develop interdisciplinary and vocational skills. Find out more
Speakers
Contact us
Please contact the Faculty of Health and Life Sciences Team Continuing Professional Development Team with any questions at FHLS_CPD@exeter.ac.uk