Sit Less, Get Active

Why sitting matters

This beginner Coursera course starts from the idea that too much sitting and physical inactivity are serious health concerns. It is aimed at people who know they sit too much but are unsure how to add activity to a working day.

Monitoring and goal setting

Learners are shown how to monitor their own activity and set physical activity goals that they can measure. Examples of activity fitted into daily life make the advice concrete rather than abstract.

A first week plan

• Track how long you sit on a normal day before changing anything.
• Set one small, measurable activity goal for the week.
• Review progress and adjust the goal rather than giving it up.