# Physical Activity Prescriptions: Addressing a Major Gap in Medical Education

## TL;DR

The paper highlights the lack of physical activity education in medical training and urges physicians to help patients adopt healthier lifestyles.

## Contribution

The paper emphasizes the need to integrate physical activity prescriptions into medical education to improve patient outcomes.

## Key findings

- Physical inactivity is a major cause of health issues globally.
- Medical education lacks sufficient training on physical activity prescriptions.
- Physicians should play a key role in promoting physical activity to prevent chronic diseases.

## Abstract

In the United States and around the world, physical inactivity is a leading cause of morbidity, disability, and premature mortality. While the importance of physical activity is known, there is a disconnect in how we are translating it to our patients. This may be due to poor physical activity education during undergraduate and graduate medical education. Despite the paucity of physical activity prescription education and competence, there are ample resources within the community. It is time for physicians to take an active role in optimizing patient lifestyle and helping prevent or mitigate chronic diseases.