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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 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...

Top reviews

ND

Sep 4, 2019

The greatest course ever! It is so realistic that can apply for every one, not only myself.

I have got a range of tips to sit less, get active in here. Once again, thank you alot for your effort.

MH

Aug 5, 2021

This course is so amazing and very helpful for our own real life. There are a lot of creative activities which can make our boring time a very amazing and interesting time. Thanks to all professors.

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By Blanca I M R

Sep 16, 2024

Very good information and practical guides. I'm practicing everyday with my step counter and I try to exercise or be active everyday

By Linda S

Mar 24, 2023

I enjoyed the course. I did find it ended abruptly, without closure. I was expecting another quiz

and then a concluding statement.

By 李万丹

Jul 12, 2016

This course is a good introduction to getting active, and it provides a plethora of useful resources that can help you get started.

By ARK K

Jul 25, 2022

Although the course looks very simple, it comprises of all the key pointers needed for an individual to keep himself more active.

By Jade

Jan 29, 2017

Very informative course :) the quizzes were a little too obvious (just my own opinion!) I did not feel challenged during them.

By Debra C

Feb 16, 2017

Good course for people wanting to get more active. Lots of good information and the how-tos to make it work for you.

By Karen M

Jan 18, 2018

Good Course - though i have not yet received my certificate and i completed all the necessary steps a few month ago

By Nendra N W

Dec 10, 2020

This course will sure get anyone who wants to be active regardless of what occupation and abilities one may have.

By Penny R

Nov 9, 2021

Clearly presented, helpfully paced and practical. This course has given me fresh motivation to get active.

By Judy A

May 25, 2020

I would appreciate a transcript to be provided with video - makes it easier to make notes at own pace.

By Samundra S

Sep 8, 2016

Very motivating and highly informative. I'll recommend for everyone, irrespective of age or sex.

By Tushar s

Dec 17, 2020

yes , every benefit has been explained well and the suggestion is real which you can practice .

By Tilda S

Oct 28, 2020

Definitely an interesting course, explains the basics and is a good motivator to get you going.

By GOBINDA C D

May 13, 2020

It was a really great contents course. Peoples are really benefited from this course materials.

By kerri

Sep 8, 2018

Great course. A bit basic but it's an excellent start for motivating one to get more active!

By Agnese R

Oct 27, 2016

This course gave me some nice encouragement tips to get started on a new healthier path!

By Victoria J M

Jul 24, 2016

Very good course with good information. I just need to keep doing the things I learned.

By Abdullahikadar

Oct 26, 2020

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

By Daniel H

Jan 28, 2019

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

By Arvind S D

May 18, 2020

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

By ΑΙΚΑΤΕΡΙΝΗ Μ

Feb 2, 2021

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By Dingliang Y

Jun 1, 2019

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

By Janaya N

Jan 20, 2018

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

By Hermann J S

Feb 20, 2024

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

By debbie b

Oct 23, 2016

fun! Informative and light, a reminder to get up and get moving!