Improving Immunity Based on Traditional Eastern Exercises
Exercise is medicine. Regular and moderate exercise can effectively strengthen immune system so as to reduce the risk of virus infection and also improve or assist in the treatment of dysthymic disorders like anxiety and depression. This course provides suggestions for the general public about how to actively respond to the outbreak of novel coronavirus. It also explains: how the immune system reacts when viruses invade into the body; why exercises can enhance immunity and what is the mechanism; what the difference is between western sports and traditional eastern exercises. Besides, the course includes training lessons on Baduanjin, Zhanzhuang, Daoyin, Yoga and other exercises conducive to immunity improvement. This course is characteristic for its combination of physical education and medicine, so the course will be taught by experts in either sports or medicine. The teaching content covers both disciplinary theory and specific training method, showcasing the unique culture and charm of the East while conducting cross-cultural communication as well as sharing the wisdom of traditional exercises and modern research and application in this regard.
1. Knowledge learning: understanding the human immune system, the theoretical basis of enhancing immunity through l eastern exercises.
Skill learning: practicing Baduanjin, Standing Qigong, Daoyin, Yoga and other traditional eastern exercises conducive to immunity improvement.
Syllabus
Syllabus - What you will learn from this course
Week 1
Lecture One Introduction to the Course
Week 2
Lecture Two Active Response to Public Health Emergency
Week 3
Lecture Three Human Immune System (1)
Week 4
Lecture Four Human Immune System (2)
Week 5
Lecture Five The Theoretical Basis of Exercises Improving Human Immunity (1)
Week 6
Lecture Six The Theoretical Basis of Exercises Improving Human Immunity (2)
Week 7
Lecture Seven Cases of Eastern Exercises Improving Human Immunity
Week 8
Lecture Eight Traditional Chinese Exercise (Daoyin)
Week 9
Lecture Nine Traditional Chinese Exercise (Zhan Zhuang)
Week 10
Lecture Ten Yoga Pranayama
Week 11
Lecture Eleven Basic Yoga Asana
Week 12
Lecture Twelve Yoga combination for improving immunity
FAQ
When will I have access to the lectures and assignments?
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Is financial aid available?
Yes. In select learning programs, you can apply for financial aid or a scholarship if you can’t afford the enrollment fee. If fin aid or scholarship is available for your learning program selection, you’ll find a link to apply on the description page.
The proportion of the total score of the Unit Test
The total score of the Unit Test is 50% of the final grade.
Reviews
Excellent course with some practical applications.
Great to be a part of this journey of learning new things
