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Improving Immunity Based on Traditional Eastern Exercises

Approx. 15 hours to complete

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Course Summary

This course is designed to introduce the basics of yoga and its benefits. Students will learn various yoga postures, breathing techniques, and meditation. By the end of the course, students will have the necessary knowledge to develop their own yoga practice.

Key Learning Points

Learn the basics of yoga, including postures, breathing techniques, and meditation
Understand the benefits of yoga for physical and mental health
Develop a personal yoga practice

Learning Outcomes

Develop a personal yoga practice
Improve physical and mental health
Understand the benefits of yoga

Prerequisites or good to have knowledge before taking this course

No prior yoga experience necessary
Comfortable clothing and a yoga mat

Course Difficulty Level

Beginner

Course Format

Online
Self-paced

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Description

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.

Knowledge

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.

Outline

Lecture One Introduction to the Course
Introduction
Introduction to the course.PDF
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Suggested Readings
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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Suggested Readings
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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Suggested Readings
Quiz3

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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Suggested Readings
Quiz 4

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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Suggested Readings
Quiz 5

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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Suggested Readings
Quiz 6

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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Quiz 8

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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Suggested Readings
Quiz 12
Final Examination

Summary of User Reviews

Read reviews of the SJTU Yoga course on Coursera to see what other learners thought. Overall, users highly recommend this course for its comprehensive and accessible approach to yoga. Many users appreciated the course's clear instruction and attention to proper form.

Key Aspect Users Liked About This Course

Clear instruction and attention to proper form

Pros from User Reviews

Comprehensive and accessible approach to yoga
Instructor provides clear and helpful guidance
Suitable for beginners and experienced practitioners alike
Variety of poses and sequences keeps the course interesting
Community forum allows for interaction with other learners

Cons from User Reviews

Some users found the course pace too slow
Videos could be shorter for those with limited time
No live feedback or interaction with instructor
Limited modifications offered for those with injuries or physical limitations
Music can be distracting for some users

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