Improving Immunity Based on Traditional Eastern Exercises
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Duration | 15 hours |
Start from | Start Now |
Total fee | Free |
Mode of learning | Online |
Difficulty level | Beginner |
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Credential | Certificate |
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- Beginner Level A general understanding of traditional Chinese medicine and Indian Ayurveda.
- Approx. 15 hours to complete
- English Subtitles: English
Improving Immunity Based on Traditional Eastern Exercises at Coursera Course details
- 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.
Improving Immunity Based on Traditional Eastern Exercises at Coursera Curriculum
Lecture One Introduction to the Course
Introduction
Introduction to the course.PDF
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Quiz1
Lecture Two Active Response to Public Health Emergency
The concept and classification of public health emergencies
The characteristics and hazards of public health emergencies
The coping strategies and preventive measures for public health emergencies
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Quiz 2
Lecture Three Human Immune System (1)
Introduction of Immune system
The concept of immunity, innate immunity and adaptive immunity
The history of Immunology
Immune system introduction
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Lecture Four Human Immune System (2)
The stage of experimental and theoretical studies in Immunology
Immune organs and tissues
Immunology, clinical immune diseases and cancer
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Lecture Five The Theoretical Basis of Exercises Improving Human Immunity (1)
Moderate Exercise and Disease Prevention?the Importance of Immune System
Physical Activity Guidelines
TEE and health
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Lecture Six The Theoretical Basis of Exercises Improving Human Immunity (2)
Immune Responses to Exercise
Exercise Workload, Infection Risk, and Illness Risk
Exercise and immunosenescence
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Lecture Seven Cases of Eastern Exercises Improving Human Immunity
General Introduction of Mind?body Therapies
Two-Benefits for Yoga Practice on Healthy Population and Cancer Survivors
Three- Benefits for Qi-gong and Tai Chi Practice on Healthy Population
Effects of Mind-Body Therapies on the Immune System
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Quiz 7
Lecture Eight Traditional Chinese Exercise (Daoyin)
Traditional Chinese Exercise (Daoyin)
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Lecture Nine Traditional Chinese Exercise (Zhan Zhuang)
Traditional Chinese Exercise (Zhan Zhuang)
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Quiz 9
Lecture Ten Yoga Pranayama
Abdominal breathing
Nadi Sodhaa Pranyama
Alternate Nostril Breathing
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Quiz 10
Lecture Eleven Basic Yoga Asana
Kneeling position
sitting pose
Standing pose
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Quiz 11
Lecture Twelve Yoga combination for improving immunity
Yoga salute to the sun
Retrospective of This Course
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Quiz 12
Final Examination
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