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Sit Less, Get Active
  • Level Foundation
  • Duration 12 hours
  • Course by The University of Edinburgh
  • Offered by

About

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

Modules

Introduction

    • 1 Readings
    • 1 Discussion
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1 Discussions

  • Introduce yourself

1 Readings

  • Welcome to the course!

Physical activity, inactivity and sedentariness

    • 1 Videos
    • 1 Readings
    • 1 Discussion
    • 1 Assignment
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1 Assignment

  • Concepts and guidelines

1 Discussions

  • Barriers and facilitators to physical activity

1 Videos

  • What is physical activity?

1 Readings

  • Optional reading

Meeting the guidelines

    • 1 Videos
    • 1 Readings
    • 1 Assignment
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1 Assignment

  • Vigorous, moderate, what do these mean?

1 Videos

  • Practical ways to meet the guidelines

1 Readings

  • Optional reading

Do you know how to monitor your physical activity?

    • 1 Videos
    • 2 Readings
    • 1 Assignment
Show info about module content

1 Assignment

  • Monitoring activity

1 Videos

  • Monitoring physical activity

2 Readings

  • Assignment: Practice monitoring your own physical activity
  • Optional reading

Goal setting

    • 3 Videos
    • 1 Readings
    • 2 Assignment
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2 Assignment

  • Goal Setting
  • Goal setting assignment

3 Videos

  • Physical Activity Goal Setting
  • Case Study 1: Sabine's running goals
  • Case Study 2: Melissa's running goals

1 Readings

  • Optional reading

Getting started and finding advice

    • 1 Videos
    • 1 Readings
    • 1 Discussion
    • 1 Assignment
Show info about module content

1 Assignment

  • Credible sources

1 Discussions

  • Share the resources!

1 Videos

  • Physical Activity Resources

1 Readings

  • Optional reading

Review

    • 1 Assignment
Show info about module content

1 Assignment

  • Week 1 Quiz

Built and natural environments

    • 1 Videos
    • 1 Readings
    • 1 Discussion
    • 1 Assignment
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1 Assignment

  • Built and natural envronments

1 Discussions

  • What helps you and what keeps you from being active in your neighbourhood?

1 Videos

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

1 Readings

  • Optional reading

Active ways to get around

    • 1 Videos
    • 2 Readings
    • 1 Assignment
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1 Assignment

  • What have we learnt about active travel?

1 Videos

  • Video 2: What is active travel?

2 Readings

  • Assignment reminder
  • Optional reading

Home

    • 1 Videos
    • 1 Readings
    • 1 Assignment
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1 Assignment

  • How can you be more active at home?

1 Videos

  • Video 3: Sit less, get active at home

1 Readings

  • Optional reading

Work

    • 1 Videos
    • 1 Readings
    • 1 Discussion
    • 1 Assignment
Show info about module content

1 Assignment

  • Being active during work

1 Discussions

  • Are you physically active at work?

1 Videos

  • Video 4: Sit less, get active at work

1 Readings

  • Optional reading

Educational environment

    • 1 Videos
    • 1 Readings
    • 1 Discussion
    • 1 Assignment
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1 Assignment

  • Educational environments

1 Discussions

  • Any challenges with goal setting last week?

1 Videos

  • Video 5: Sit less, get active in an educational environment

1 Readings

  • Optional reading

Review

    • 1 Assignment
Show info about module content

1 Assignment

  • Week 2 Quiz

Assignment: Monitoring your own physical activity using step count

    • 1 Assignment
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1 Assignment

  • Step count

Assignment: Monitoring your own physical activity using a diary

    • 1 Assignment
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1 Assignment

  • Diary

Leisure centres

    • 1 Videos
    • 1 Assignment
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1 Assignment

  • Physical Activity in a Leisure Centre

1 Videos

  • Sit less, get active in leisure centres!

Pregnancy

    • 1 Videos
    • 1 Readings
    • 1 Assignment
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1 Assignment

  • Physical activity in pregnancy

1 Videos

  • Sit less, get active during pregnancy

1 Readings

  • Optional reading

Dancing

    • 1 Videos
    • 1 Readings
    • 1 Assignment
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1 Assignment

  • Dancing and health

1 Videos

  • Dance for health

1 Readings

  • Assignment reminder

Habit

    • 1 Videos
    • 1 Readings
    • 1 Assignment
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1 Assignment

  • Forming a habit

1 Videos

  • Make physical activity a habit

1 Readings

  • Optional reading

Help others to sit less and get more active

    • 1 Videos
    • 1 Readings
    • 1 Assignment
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1 Assignment

  • Sit Less, Get Active for all!

1 Videos

  • Support others to sit less and get more active!

1 Readings

  • Optional reading

Review

    • 1 Assignment
Show info about module content

1 Assignment

  • Week 3 Quiz

Physical activity promotional messages - infographics

    • 26 Readings
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26 Readings

  • 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

Physical activity promotional videos

    • 5 Videos
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5 Videos

  • 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

Survey

    • 1 Readings
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1 Readings

  • Post-Course Survey

Auto Summary

"Sit Less, Get Active" is a Coursera course focused on combating physical inactivity and sedentary lifestyles. Ideal for both individuals and health professionals, this foundation-level course offers strategies to integrate physical activity into daily routines across various settings. With a three-week core duration, learners can also benefit from six months of ongoing support through weekly messages and monthly video reminders. The content is designed to help monitor activity levels and set achievable goals, making it perfect for anyone looking to enhance their well-being. This FREE course is available with a Starter subscription.

Danijela Gašević
Instructors

Danijela Gašević

Graham Baker
Instructors

Graham Baker

Andrew Murray
Instructors

Andrew Murray

Chris Oliver
Instructors

Chris Oliver

Helen Ryall
Instructors

Helen Ryall