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Learner Reviews & Feedback for Sit Less, Get Active by The University of Edinburgh

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About the Course

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 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 Learners can apply for Financial Aid directly with Coursera to assist with the cost of accessing the full course and gaining a certificate for successfully completing the course....

Top reviews

CL

Jun 26, 2017

I enjoyed this course I learned a lot of useful information which influenced the way I maintain my health practices. I would highly recommend this course for all persons.

PC

Dec 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

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By MUSTAFA A E

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Jan 23, 2021

Thank you from the heart

It was a very, very wonderful course

By Ana D

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Aug 11, 2020

Loved it, and motivated me to sit less and get more active!!!

By Emily A

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Apr 11, 2020

its as simple and well explained for everyone to understand.

By Franz O

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Sep 24, 2017

A great course to learn about how to sit less and get active!

By CHRISSOTHEMIS K

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Jun 19, 2023

very interesting, motivating!

Enjoyed every minute!

Thank you!

By NARE P

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Jun 18, 2021

Well organized, highly professional and motivational course!

By Marcela R M

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Mar 15, 2021

Great course, with points to remember and form a new habit.

By Natcharak K

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May 14, 2020

I think I am motivated to go outside and do some activities

By Alexandre R

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Jul 28, 2016

muito bom. relembra vários conceitos essenciais! recomendo!

By Joreene C

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May 18, 2020

The course is very informative and is suited for all ages.

By Merza I

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Oct 24, 2016

Thank you for you all for this great and inspiring course!

By xie y

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Jul 5, 2016

Interesting,and the knowledge introduced is easy to apply

By Gillian G

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Jul 11, 2020

Great information and motivated me to get moving more :)

By TT W

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Apr 9, 2020

Simple, easy and down-to-earth to follow in short hours!

By Hilary A

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Jul 23, 2016

Important information for the general public. Thank You.

By Dr. R A

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Jul 9, 2016

This might be a life changing course for several people.

By hyder

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Jul 13, 2024

Excellence in effective easy inclusive health education

By Indre M

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Sep 24, 2017

Very good course for self motivation to be more active.

By Kuei-Hsuan L

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Jan 14, 2017

Good class to learn how to set goal to get more active.

By Veronika V

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Nov 1, 2020

Very straightforward and clear information! Thank you!

By Megha N

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Mar 31, 2020

Very good module, with precise content. Thank You Team

By Joao d S B

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Feb 2, 2018

Wonderful and very nice tips to help us keep active!:)

By Awkum S P

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Sep 26, 2017

This course is amazing and very knowledgeable for me .

By Deajah

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Feb 22, 2017

this is amazing lol. i want to take this class again.

By LILIANA T L G

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Mar 31, 2023

Pudo ayudarme tanto personalmente como academicamente