A Short Course for Family, Friends, and Carers

When someone close to you is diagnosed with Parkinson’s disease, it can be overwhelming. What does it really mean? How will their life change? And what can you do to help — in a way that is supportive and empowering?

In this beginner-friendly course, you’ll gain a clear and accessible understanding of:

• What Parkinson’s disease is — and isn’t

• How it affects movement, emotions, and daily life

• Why movement-based therapies like boxing are becoming increasingly popular

• How you can support your loved one with practical, compassionate knowledge

Each lesson includes engaging content, helpful links, and short quizzes to help you retain what you’ve learned.

You don’t need any medical background to start — just curiosity and care.

What Will You Learn?

• Free E-learning Course – Boxing for Parkinson: Why It Works and How You Can Help
• Course Description
• Discover in just 15 minutes why boxing is a powerful and proven method to support people with Parkinson’s. This free e-learning course is designed for family members, friends, caregivers, and anyone interested in understanding what Parkinson’s is and how movement can truly make a difference.
• Learn how boxing helps improve balance, coordination, motivation, and overall well-being — and find out how you can play a positive role in the daily life of someone with Parkinson’s.
• What You Will Learn
• By the end of this course, you will be able to:
• • Explain what Parkinson’s disease is and how it affects daily life.
• • Understand why movement, especially boxing, is so effective as “medicine.”
• • Recognize how you can practically support someone living with Parkinson’s.
• • Make informed choices to contribute to more independence, hope, and quality of life.
• Who Is This Course For?
• • Family and friends of people with Parkinson’s.
• • Caregivers looking for inspiration.
• • Anyone curious about the power of boxing for Parkinson’s.
• Course Content
• • Lesson 1: What is Parkinson’s Disease?
• • Lesson 2: Why Movement Matters.
• • Lesson 3: Living with Parkinson’s – Stories and Challenges.
• • Lesson 4: Introduction to Parkinson’s Boxing.
• • Lesson 5: How You Can Support Someone with Parkinson’s Day to Day.
• • Quizzes & downloads to test your knowledge and apply it right away.