Physical inactivity and sedentariness are “silent killers”. Do you feel like you spend too much time sitting? Do you feel like you would like to be more active? Are you unsure about how to incorporate physical activity into your daily life? We are here to help.
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Sit Less, Get Active
The University of EdinburghAbout this Course
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Syllabus - What you will learn from this course
Welcome to Sit Less, Get Active 1
Defining, measuring and getting started with physical activity
Sit less, get active wherever you are!
Sit less, get active wherever you are!: Lesson Choices
Making physical activity a lifelong habit for you and others
Reviews
- 5 stars71.25%
- 4 stars20.19%
- 3 stars5.73%
- 2 stars1.72%
- 1 star1.09%
TOP REVIEWS FROM SIT LESS, GET ACTIVE
Short and straightforward course - nothing very academically taxing but provided good information about the importance of regular physical activity and many tips on how you can achieve it.
I enrolled in this course since I felt being sedentary and inactive in recent times. After completing the course , I feel enriched and active again. Thanks for the boost guys!
This course provided an overview of exercise options for people of all ages and stages of life, including how to plan and track progress by establishing and monitoring SMART goals.
This course helped me to incorporate an active lifestyle in my daily life. Also, it pointed out the ways that one could be active. A must for every person irrespective of their age.
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