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Improving Immunity Based on Traditional Eastern Exercises
  • Level Foundation
  • المدة 15 ساعات hours
  • الطبع بواسطة 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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1.1 Introduction

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1.2 Introduction to the course.PDF

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2.1 The concept and classification of public health emergencies

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2.2 The characteristics and hazards of public health emergencies

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2.3 The coping strategies and preventive measures for public health emergencies

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Immune system introduction

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3.1 Introduction of Immune system

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3.2 The concept of immunity, innate immunity and adaptive immunity

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3.3 Section II The history of Immunology

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4.1 The stage of experimental and theoretical studies in Immunology

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4.2 Immune organs and tissues

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4.3 Immunology, clinical immune diseases and cancer

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5.1 Moderate Exercise and Disease Prevention—the Importance of Immune System

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5.2 Physical Activity Guidelines

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5.3 TEE and health

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6.1 Immune Responses to Exercise

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6.2 Exercise Workload, Infection Risk, and Illness Risk

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6.3 Exercise and immunosenescence

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7.1 General Introduction of Mind–body Therapies

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7.2 Two-Benefits for Yoga Practice on Healthy Population and Cancer Survivors

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7.3 Three- Benefits for Qi-gong and Tai Chi Practice on Healthy Population

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7.4 Effects of Mind-Body Therapies on the Immune System

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8.1 Traditional Chinese Exercise (Daoyin)

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9.1 Traditional Chinese Exercise (Zhan Zhuang)

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10.1 Abdominal breathing

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10.2 Nadi Sodhaa Pranyama

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10.3 Alternate Nostril Breathing

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11.1 Kneeling position

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11.2 sitting pose

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11.3 Standing pose

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12.1 Yoga salute to the sun

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12.2 Retrospective of This Course

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12.6 Final Examination

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Auto Summary

Boost your immunity with traditional Eastern exercises in this foundational Coursera course. Led by experts in sports and medicine, you'll explore how practices like Baduanjin, Zhanzhuang, Daoyin, and Yoga enhance your immune system. The course delves into the science behind exercise and immunity, comparing Western sports to Eastern traditions. Ideal for health and fitness enthusiasts, this 900-minute course offers Starter and Professional subscription options.

Wang Huiru
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Wang Huiru

余建波YU JIANBO
Instructors

余建波YU JIANBO