Sit Less, Get Active
Course summary
Start date
AnytimeCost
£35.00Delivery mode
Online (Self-paced independent learning)
Delivered by
Edinburgh Medical SchoolDuration
3 weeks
About the course
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.
Coursera allows you to preview the first module for free. You can choose this option when you enrol. 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.
What you'll learn
You will learn how to incorporate physical activity into your daily routine and 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.
Who the course is for
Anyone interested in beginning their journey towards being physically active or for those looking to improve the health of people they care for.
Entry criteria
Introductory: No previous knowledge required.