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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

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

MT

Jun 5, 2017

This course helped me to incorporate an active lifestyle in my daily life. Also, it pointed out the ways that one could be active. A must for every person irrespective of their age.

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By timir b

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Aug 2, 2020

The course is very important to stay fit.

By Pushpanjali B J

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Jun 11, 2020

It was amazing to be part of this course

By Lily S

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Jan 3, 2017

very practical, relevant, and inspiring!

By Anastasia M

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Dec 18, 2016

I love it! It motivates me to be active!

By Eileen R

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Nov 28, 2016

Great motivator to become more active!!!

By Reem G

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Oct 22, 2016

thanks for the course it is very useful

By Ralph B

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Jul 6, 2016

Great Course...Practical & Enjoyable !!!

By Moustafa M

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Aug 10, 2020

Light course full of useful information

By J

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May 18, 2020

Excellent course . I loved it so much.

By Md A R

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Apr 6, 2020

Very satisfying course for me. Thanks.

By Michelle J R

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Jun 16, 2019

A lot of great and useful information!

By ANA L E J

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May 17, 2019

Un curso muy motivador, lo recomiendo!

By Sindhu S

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Aug 29, 2018

Very informative. Many things covered.

By Suman S

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Apr 4, 2023

I am pleased with the course. Thanks.

By Md. R A

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Dec 8, 2020

I am happy gor completed course free.

By Nanti M

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May 8, 2019

very usefull, many practical tips!!!!

By Ayesha M

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Jun 1, 2021

It was amazing learning at Coursera.

By Nicola I

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Sep 28, 2018

Very useful and educational course.

By Sumal S

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Jun 7, 2023

Wonderful course . I learnt a lot!

By Aline A d S

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Dec 2, 2016

I'm enjoying myself here. Join us!

By guillermo s

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Oct 31, 2016

Excelente curso , muy recomendable

By Amaradeepa S

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Aug 7, 2021

A very great introductory course!

By NJSmith913

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Apr 13, 2021

Enjoyed the videos & instructors.

By Palistha M

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Dec 1, 2019

its was great reading this course