Public Health
SEM Physicians are frequently involved in promoting the therapeutic benefits of Physical Activity, Exercise and Sport for the individuals and communities. SEM Physicians in the UK spend a period of their training in Public Health, and advise Public Health Physicians on matters relating to Physical Activity promotion. An example of published work includes the Royal College of publication –
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