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
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TOP REVIEWS FROM SIT LESS, GET ACTIVE
Feel excited to have the chance to complete this course about health habits and exercising. It s never too late to learn something new and refresh things that are granted but forgotten
This course is so amazing and very helpful for our own real life. There are a lot of creative activities which can make our boring time a very amazing and interesting time. Thanks to all professors.
Well-presented, good ideas for promoting activity, health, and increased well-being. I particularly enjoyed the Scottish accents and the occasional beautiful shots of Edinburgh :-)
This course provides scientifically sound advance to get moving for your health. It also provides inspiration and motivation to get started and stay active for a longer, healthier, happier life.
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