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

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1,837 ratings

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

MM

Nov 7, 2020

This is a very good course and it clearly show us how we can incorporate into our everyday life by showing us plenty of examples on simple exercises we can do at home, or at work

CL

Jun 27, 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.

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By Abdullahikadar

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Oct 26, 2020

nothing is perfect but this course is really good, easy to understand and practical.

By Daniel H

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Jan 29, 2019

Definitely a great course. I found the most value from the additional readings.

By Arvind S D

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May 18, 2020

Very easy and main and simply defined how to set goal for being active.

By ΑΙΚΑΤΕΡΙΝΗ Μ

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Feb 3, 2021

ΝΑ ΕΞΑΣΚΟΥΜΑΣΤΕ ΜΕ ΟΠΟΙΟ ΤΡΟΠΟ ΕΣΤΩ ΚΑΙ ΛΙΓΟ ΚΑΙ ΘΑ ΚΑΝΕΙ ΤΗ ΔΙΑΦΟΡΑ..

By Dingliang Y

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Jun 2, 2019

A bit simple for university content, but very informative and helpful.

By Janaya N

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Jan 21, 2018

Good encouragement to get moving, but a little basic in the delivery

By Hermann J S

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Feb 21, 2024

Good Course, and it is good to refresh knowledge from time to time.

By Patricia C

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Feb 4, 2021

I found it very interesting and very easy to follow and complete

By Deleted A

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Apr 4, 2020

is very useful course to learn how the sport different your life

By Deleted A

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Sep 24, 2020

course can have more informative content for skill development

By Maria M S M

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Jul 13, 2020

This health-related course is very informative and helpful.

By sutthiluk m

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May 28, 2020

This course help me organize plan for active productive.

By MICHELLE P

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Oct 17, 2016

Quick class that gave me some inspiration to get moving!

By Sonal T

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Jul 21, 2016

Excellent course. It's easy but inspirational in nature.

By Constant P

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Jan 18, 2021

Very informative information that is easy applicable.

By Deleted A

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Jul 24, 2016

It was very informative course. Thanks for great job

By Achuth A R

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Oct 26, 2016

Could add a lot more exercise specific information.

By shwin s

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Oct 26, 2022

this course can help me a lot. So, I rate 4 star.

By Riddhi K

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Aug 10, 2021

encouraging, motivating, interesting, interactive.

By 李渊峰

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Nov 10, 2016

个人而言，内容太基础了，知识点可以在一张纸上列完。不过那么多场景的拍摄应该还算用心，给4分吧。

By Suyogya M B

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May 10, 2020

Loved the course. I will be active now.

By Rebecca N

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Nov 2, 2020

Really interesting for ALL people.

By Haseeb P

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Jul 12, 2020

Good to practice. Esp. for office.

By María H A

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Apr 28, 2017

Muy interesante y motivador.