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Improving Immunity Based on Traditional Eastern Exercises

Shanghai Jiao Tong University

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Exercise is medicine. Regular and moderate exercise can effectively strengthen immune system so as to reduce the risk of virus infection and also improve or assist in the treatment of dysthymic disorders like anxiety and depression. This course provides suggestions for the general public about how to actively respond to the outbreak of novel coronavirus. It also explains: how the immune system reacts when viruses invade into the body; why exercises can enhance immunity and what is the mechanism; what the difference is between western sports and traditional eastern exercises. Besides, the course includes training lessons on Baduanjin, Zhanzhuang, Daoyin, Yoga and other exercises conducive to immunity improvement.      
This course is characteristic for its combination of physical education and medicine, so the course will be taught by experts in either sports or medicine. The teaching content covers both disciplinary theory and specific training method, showcasing the unique culture and charm of the East while conducting cross-cultural communication as well as sharing the wisdom of traditional exercises and modern research and application in this regard.

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A general understanding of traditional Chinese medicine and Indian Ayurveda.

Approx. 15 hours to complete

English

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What you will learn

1. Knowledge learning: understanding the human immune system, the theoretical basis of enhancing immunity through l eastern exercises.
Skill learning: practicing Baduanjin, Standing Qigong, Daoyin, Yoga and other traditional eastern exercises conducive to immunity improvement.

Flexible deadlines

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Shareable Certificate

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100% online

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Beginner Level

A general understanding of traditional Chinese medicine and Indian Ayurveda.

Approx. 15 hours to complete

English

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Instructors

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Wang Huiru

5,111 Learners

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余建波YU JIANBO

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Syllabus - What you will learn from this course

Week1

Week 1

2 hours to complete

Lecture One Introduction to the Course

2 hours to complete

1 video (Total 13 min), 3 readings, 1 quiz

Week2

Week 2

1 hour to complete

Lecture Two Active Response to Public Health Emergency

1 hour to complete

3 videos (Total 24 min), 2 readings, 1 quiz

Week3

Week 3

1 hour to complete

Lecture Three Human Immune System (1)

1 hour to complete

3 videos (Total 25 min), 3 readings, 1 quiz

Week4

Week 4

1 hour to complete

Lecture Four Human Immune System (2)

1 hour to complete

3 videos (Total 31 min), 2 readings, 1 quiz

Week5

Week 5

1 hour to complete

Lecture Five The Theoretical Basis of Exercises Improving Human Immunity (1)

1 hour to complete

3 videos (Total 23 min), 2 readings, 1 quiz

Week6

Week 6

1 hour to complete

Lecture Six The Theoretical Basis of Exercises Improving Human Immunity (2)

1 hour to complete

3 videos (Total 11 min), 2 readings, 1 quiz

Week7

Week 7

1 hour to complete

Lecture Seven Cases of Eastern Exercises Improving Human Immunity

1 hour to complete

4 videos (Total 33 min), 2 readings, 1 quiz

Week8

Week 8

1 hour to complete

Lecture Eight Traditional Chinese Exercise (Daoyin)

1 hour to complete

1 video (Total 18 min), 2 readings, 1 quiz

Week9

Week 9

1 hour to complete

Lecture Nine Traditional Chinese Exercise (Zhan Zhuang)

1 hour to complete

1 video (Total 10 min), 2 readings, 1 quiz

Week10

Week 10

1 hour to complete

Lecture Ten Yoga Pranayama

1 hour to complete

3 videos (Total 17 min), 2 readings, 1 quiz

Week11

Week 11

1 hour to complete

Lecture Eleven Basic Yoga Asana

1 hour to complete

3 videos (Total 26 min), 2 readings, 1 quiz

Week12

Week 12

2 hours to complete

Lecture Twelve Yoga combination for improving immunity

2 hours to complete

2 videos (Total 18 min), 2 readings, 2 quizzes

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TOP REVIEWS FROM IMPROVING IMMUNITY BASED ON TRADITIONAL EASTERN EXERCISES

by SRMay 19, 2021

Great to be a part of this journey of learning new things

by VVSep 24, 2022

Some information is still not clear but I can learn basic foundation to keep moving on.

by ZNAug 30, 2021

Couple of grammar errors but overall a truely enlightening and informative course

by JCJun 30, 2021

Excellent course with some practical applications.

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Improving Immunity Based on Traditional Eastern Exercises

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