MOVE101 Introduction to Physical Activity & Exercise
Being physically active is first and foremost a joy. It is central to both physical and mental health. Unfortunately, everything from labour saving devices, to poorly designed urban environments, and passive entertainment has made leading a physically active life the exception rather than the rule. Exercise - planned physical activity for the purpose of improving function and/or health - is a necessity for most of us these days in order to lead a healthy life for as long as possible. In this series we look at what you need to understand to get the most benefit from the time you spend being active.
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MOVE101 Physical Activity & Exercise
Module 1: Understanding the Jargon Like any discipline, exercise science has it's own jargon. Unfortunately, much of it would sound familiar to the majority of people because the words are used in everyday conversations. However, what professionals mean when they use words like intensity, power, In this module you’ll start making sense of language used by researchers and others working in the area of exercise and physical activity. Knowing the basic terms and principles helps you benefit more fully from all the information out there. |
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MOVE101 Physical Activity & Exercise
Module 2: Exercise Dose & Recovery We are all fairly familiar with the idea of dose when it comes to medication - too little won't give us the desired benefits, and too much will be harmful. The same is true for exercise - do too little and you won't improve your strength, stamina, balance or whatever else your goal is. Overdo things, and you may loose all the great benefits exercise offers. Also, as with medication, what you have or, in the case of physical activity/exercise what you do, matters. In this module you'll learn about the nature of physical activity/exercise dose, so you can better judge what and how much to do to get the outcomes you want and avoid the ones you don't. |
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