Sit Less, Get Active
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Free Quick Facts
| Medium Of Instructions | Mode Of Learning | Mode Of Delivery |
|---|---|---|
| English | Self Study | Video and Text Based |
Courses and Certificate Fees
| Fees Informations | Certificate Availability | Certificate Providing Authority |
|---|---|---|
| INR 2436 | yes | Coursera |
The Syllabus
Reading
- Welcome to the course!
Videos
- What is physical activity?
- Practical ways to meet the guidelines
- Monitoring physical activity
- Physical Activity Goal Setting
- Case Study 1: Sabine's running goals
- Case Study 2: Melissa's running goals
- Physical Activity Resources
Readings
- Optional reading
- Optional reading
- Assignment: Practice monitoring your own physical activity
- Optional reading
- Optional reading
- Optional reading
Practice Exercises
- Concepts and guidelines
- Vigorous, moderate, what do these mean?
- Monitoring activity
- Goal Setting
- Goal setting assignment
- Credible sources
- Week 1 Quiz
Videos
- Video 1: Sit less, get active in built and natural environments
- Video 2: What is active travel?
- Video 3: Sit less, get active at home
- Video 4: Sit less, get active at work
- Video 5: Sit less, get active in an educational environment
Readings
- Optional reading
- Assignment reminder
- Optional reading
- Optional reading
- Optional reading
- Optional reading
Practice Exercises
- Built and natural envronments
- What have we learnt about active travel?
- How can you be more active at home?
- Being active during work
- Educational environments
- Week 2 Quiz
Practice Exercises
- Step count
- Diary
Videos
- Sit less, get active in leisure centres!
- Sit less, get active during pregnancy
- Dance for health
- Make physical activity a habit
- Support others to sit less and get more active!
- Jamie Andrew, Scottish Mountaineer: "Set yourself goals."
- Frances Bain, Paths for All: “Walk for health”
- Michael Tornow, NHS: “Any level of activity is better than none”
- Ashleigh Corry, NHS Lothian: “Sit less and be more active at work”
- Amanda Jones, NHS Lothian: a bit on the use of exercise balls at work
Readings
- Optional reading
- Assignment reminder
- Optional reading
- Optional reading
- Physical activity makes people happier
- Encourage others to be active
- Regular activity can reduce your risk of chronic diseases
- Go on a walk with friends, colleagues or family
- Set a physical activity goal and get going
- Every move is a good move
- Physical activity is a great opportunity for socialising
- It is never too late to start exercising
- Play sports you enjoy
- Go for a walk and sharpen your mind
- Active people can live longer
- Exercise is the best medicine
- Dance for health
- Try walking or standing meetings
- Go outside and enjoy your favourite outdoor activity
- Be active during pregnancy
- Be active at leisure centres
- Make physical activity a habit
- Watching TV? Be active during commercial breaks
- Be active at home
- Walk, cycle, skate or scoot to destinations
- Take the stairs for better health
- Physical activity can improve your academic performance
- Share physical activity resources or be someone's activity buddy
- Try a new activity to stay motivated
- Choose activity that suit your lifestyle
Practice Exercises
- Physical Activity in a Leisure Centre
- Physical activity in pregnancy
- Dancing and health
- Forming a habit
- Sit Less, Get Active for all!
- Week 3 Quiz