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Medium Of InstructionsMode Of LearningMode Of Delivery
EnglishSelf StudyVideo and Text Based

Courses and Certificate Fees

Fees InformationsCertificate AvailabilityCertificate Providing Authority
INR 2436yesCoursera

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

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