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Sit Less, Get Active

The University of Edinburgh

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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. 
Join us on a journey to learn about how to sit less and become more active.  Use this FREE course to learn how to monitor your own activity and set physical activity goals. We will feature various examples of how physical activity could be increased in different settings, such as your neighbourhood, home or work, to give you ideas of ones that could best fit your lifestyle. 

Are you a health professional? Use this opportunity to learn how to incorporate physical activity into your daily routine and also how to empower your patients to be more physically active. If time with a patient is an issue, you can simply “prescribe” this course to your patient. 

This course offers you a unique opportunity to receive weekly physical activity health messages and monthly video-reminders on how to increase physical activity in various settings for 6 months after the initial 3 week course. So, join us on the Sit less, get active! journey.

Follow us on Twitter @GetActive MOOC, #GetActiveMOOC or follow our Online Learning Twitter feed @uoe_online.  Visit our YouTube channel to check out the promo videos (more are to come) https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC6xpBMzJXnffdUaY32-zPdA 
If YouTube is not available in your country, you can access the promo videos here https://media.ed.ac.uk/search/searchkeyword/sit%20less%20get%20active

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Approx. 12 hours to complete

English

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Beginner Level

Approx. 12 hours to complete

English

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The University of Edinburgh

Since 1583 the University of Edinburgh has been influencing the world, from Nobel laureates and Olympic champions to space explorers and prime ministers. As a world-leading, research-intensive university, we are here to address tomorrow's greatest challenges. We do so with a values-led approach to teaching, research and innovation, and through the strength of our relationships - both locally and globally.

Ranked in the top 50 universities in the world, the University of Edinburgh has been a leader in digital education since the earliest days of online learning. Embracing the technological and pedagogical opportunities of our digital age, the University provides an outstanding online distance learning experience as part of our commitment to making learning accessible to all. We offer free short online courses in a variety of subjects, all designed to build the skills of the global community, as well as degree-level education through our online masters programmes. Visit our website to browse our catalogue of online courses, and join our global network of 4 million learners to upskill and gain academic accreditation to boost your career. https://www.ed.ac.uk/studying/online-learning

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Syllabus - What you will learn from this course

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Week

Week 1

12 minutes to complete

Welcome to Sit Less, Get Active 1

12 minutes to complete

1 reading

7 hours to complete

Defining, measuring and getting started with physical activity

Welcome to the first week of the Sit Less, Get Active journey! Watch the exciting videos and learn the basics about physical activity and sedentariness; how much physical activity we should be doing; how to monitor your physical activity levels and set physical activity goals; and how to judge how credible the resources for physical activity are. Use the opportunity to engage with others by participating in discussion forums. Join the discussion on barriers and facilitators to physical activity, as we would love to learn more about what helps you or makes it difficult for you to be active daily. Also, share and discuss with us your favourite physical activity resources.Test your knowledge through practice or weekly quizzes and also practice monitoring your own physical activity and setting physical activity goals. Happy Learning! Sit Less, Get Active Team

7 hours to complete

7 videos (Total 28 min), 6 readings, 7 quizzes

7 videos

What is physical activity?6m

Practical ways to meet the guidelines3m

Monitoring physical activity6m

Physical Activity Goal Setting3m

Case Study 1: Sabine's running goals1m

Case Study 2: Melissa's running goals2m

Physical Activity Resources3m

6 readings

Optional reading1h

Assignment: Practice monitoring your own physical activity10m

Optional reading1h

7 practice exercises

Concepts and guidelines30m

Vigorous, moderate, what do these mean?1m

Monitoring activity1m

Goal Setting1m

Goal setting assignment1m

Credible sources1m

Week 1 Quiz15m

Week

Week 2

3 hours to complete

Sit less, get active wherever you are!

We hope you enjoyed the videos and activities in Week 1. If you haven’t started your assignments, now is the great time to start with the week of monitoring your physical activity and goal setting. This week we will give you tips and suggestions on how to be more active in your neighbourhood, at work, home and school, and how to travel actively to destinations. Discuss with others about what helps you and what keeps you from being active in your neighbourhood or at work. Also, check out additional tips in the optional readings. We hope these videos, tasks and additional readings will help you to complete the practice quizzes and a weekly quiz successfully. As always, happy learning! Sit Less, Get Active Team.

3 hours to complete

5 videos (Total 25 min), 6 readings, 6 quizzes

5 videos

Video 1: Sit less, get active in built and natural environments4m

Video 2: What is active travel?4m

Video 3: Sit less, get active at home5m

Video 4: Sit less, get active at work5m

Video 5: Sit less, get active in an educational environment3m

6 readings

Optional reading10m

Assignment reminder1m

Optional reading10m

Optional reading1h

Optional reading10m

6 practice exercises

Built and natural envronments1m

What have we learnt about active travel?2m

How can you be more active at home?1m

Being active during work1m

Educational environments1m

Week 2 Quiz11m

20 minutes to complete

Sit less, get active wherever you are!: Lesson Choices

20 minutes to complete

Week

Week 3

2 hours to complete

Making physical activity a lifelong habit for you and others

Week 3 is starting and bringing with itself new great videos and activities. If you have never heard about the pelvic floor, check out the video on physical activity in pregnancy. Guest speaker Elaine Miller, a physiotherapist and a stand-up comedian, will help you learn more about the pelvic floor and how to strengthen it. Other videos this week will tell you about what leisure centres have to offer, how dancing can help us be more active, how we can make physical activity a habit, and how we can inspire others to sit less and be more active. Remember to track your weekly steps and record them in the assignment. Also, have you set yourself some SMART goals? We encourage you to stay with us after these 3 weeks and get an additional dose of physical activity promotion. We will be sending you weekly physical activity promotional messages and monthly short inspirational videos for 6 months to help you stay active. You can also follow us on Twitter @GetActiveMOOC - Happy Learning! Sit Less, Get Active Team

2 hours to complete

10 videos (Total 29 min), 30 readings, 6 quizzes

10 videos

Sit less, get active in leisure centres!4m

Sit less, get active during pregnancy8m

Dance for health2m

Make physical activity a habit3m

Support others to sit less and get more active!1m

Jamie Andrew, Scottish Mountaineer: "Set yourself goals."1m

Frances Bain, Paths for All: “Walk for health”1m

Michael Tornow, NHS: “Any level of activity is better than none”1m

Ashleigh Corry, NHS Lothian: “Sit less and be more active at work”2m

Amanda Jones, NHS Lothian: a bit on the use of exercise balls at work1m

30 readings

Optional reading10m

Assignment reminder10m

Optional reading10m

Physical activity makes people happier :-)1m

Encourage others to be active1m

Regular activity can reduce your risk of chronic diseases1m

Go on a walk with friends, colleagues or family1m

Set a physical activity goal and get going1m

Every move is a good move1m

Physical activity is a great opportunity for socialising1m

It is never too late to start exercising1m

Play sports you enjoy1m

Go for a walk and sharpen your mind1m

Active people can live longer1m

Exercise is the best medicine1m

Dance for health1m

Try walking or standing meetings1m

Go outside and enjoy your favourite outdoor activity1m

Be active during pregnancy1m

Be active at leisure centres1m

Make physical activity a habit1m

Watching TV? Be active during commercial breaks1m

Be active at home1m

Walk, cycle, skate or scoot to destinations1m

Take the stairs for better health1m

Physical activity can improve your academic performance1m

Share physical activity resources or be someone's activity buddy1m

Try a new activity to stay motivated1m

Choose activity that suit your lifestyle1m

6 practice exercises

Physical Activity in a Leisure Centre1m

Physical activity in pregnancy1m

Dancing and health1m

Forming a habit1m

Sit Less, Get Active for all!1m

Week 3 Quiz15m

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TOP REVIEWS FROM SIT LESS, GET ACTIVE

by PCDec 4, 2022

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

by JAMay 18, 2020

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!

by DMOct 12, 2017

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.

by NTAug 12, 2021

I love the course cause it gives you down to earth advice on what you can do at the same time explain & recommendations of different thing to do in many places such as home, work, etc

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Sit Less, Get Active

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About this Course

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Instructors

Danijela Gašević

Graham Baker

Andrew Murray

Chris Oliver

Helen Ryall

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The University of Edinburgh

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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Danijela Gašević

Graham Baker

Andrew Murray

Chris Oliver

Helen Ryall

Offered by

The University of Edinburgh

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

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