Dr Brendon Stubbs

Thank you to Dr Brendon Stubbs for the development of this exceptional course. As a Personal Trainer for 8+ years this is the most comprehensive and practical course I have ever completed. Dr Stubbs not only provides the evidence but also provides practical ways to implement the learnings from this course into practice. I look forward to implementing my learnings into practice!

An informative summary of the current research and application of exercise and its ability to aid mental health.

Very through and detailed. Would have liked some references to exercising in water for some of the case studies. Only land based options given.

Over many years I have met people with these conditions. I have a grandson with Autism also. This course is giving me a much higher understanding of these conditions and how best to offer guidance...CJ

As an individual interested in the links between exercise and mental health, I highly recommend this course. It is very informative and thought-provoking. There are strategies that I will be applying immediately to my practice as a personal trainer.

This online course is a SUPERB offering for physical therapists, exercise professionals, schoolteachers, parents, caregivers, policymakers, public health officials, or ANYONE who wants to understand the entanglement of the body and mind in an informative and actionable manner. The high quality of the content delivered by a preeminent and pioneering researcher in exercise and mental health makes the cost of this course an incredible value. The course design allows for multiple levels of engagement, with each chapter containing video lectures, PDFs of all the slide decks, case studies, pauses for reflection and discussion, additional resources, and complete reference lists—leaving us with a curated library of information to keep and implement in our practices! Course design also follows the learning science principles with short recall quizzes and immediate feedback at the end of each chapter to help make the information “sticky” and memorable for practical and immediate application. Lastly, Dr. Stubbs’ passion for this work is evident in every lecture. He continually uplifts and encourages those of us on ‘the other end’ of the screen, reminding us of the value of our roles in the mental health continuum. I appreciated that, besides a plethora of empirical research and practical applications, this course had so much heart. Dr. Stubbs consistently reminded us of the real value of empirical research—easing suffering and promoting quality of life. It was a pleasure and privilege to have this course offered online for those living on another continent! I'm excited to scaffold what I've learned into my practice. I’m sad I can only give this course five stars when it deserves double! ~Dr. Lisa Serice, EdD

I recommend this course for anyone who is seeking an understanding of contemporary scientific research into exercise and mental health. The use of case studies and discussion of coaching methods and evaluation tools is helpful in supporting understanding of content that is at times quite dense.

In-depth, science based application to mental health and exercise.

Thank you for this course content which supports those of us in the fitness and health industry to more confidently understand, motivate, listen to and support clients with mental health concerns. Thus more effectively helping them improve their mental and physical health and wellbeing.

I found this course to be particularly helpfully not only as a training who does train several people with varying degrees for mental issues but also as a person with CPTSD understanding some of the mechanisms that drive me to physical activity and a healthy eating regime.

Very clear evidence and ideas for Application...explained fully and evidence given by lists of Academic Papers which maybe looked at for in-depth knowledge and interests.