Stanford Exercise Physiology Online Short Course
Online, USA
Course
DURATION
6 weeks
LANGUAGES
English
PACE
Part time
APPLICATION DEADLINE
EARLIEST START DATE
TUITION FEES
USD 1,500
STUDY FORMAT
Distance Learning
Key Summary
About: The Stanford Exercise Physiology online short course by the Stanford Center for Health Education teaches exercise physiology and the role of physical activity in health, aging, stress, anxiety, and depression. Over six weeks, you'll study physiological responses and adaptations to activity, learn to critique training programmes, and propose changes to workspaces and cities. Assessment is continuous via online assignments; you'll earn a certificate of completion in your legal name.
Career Outcomes: Upskill globally for professional roles in health promotion, corporate wellness, fitness coaching, exercise prescription, public health, and learning & development. Employer funding is common; 37% of past students received employer assistance.
Learn to manage health and wellness with an understanding of the science behind the impact of exercise on the body.
Gain key scientific knowledge of how the body reacts and adapts to the stress of physical activity.
Exercise has been shown to relieve symptoms of stress, anxiety, and depression, and help manage various diseases, yet only one in four Americans is meeting the recommended levels of physical activity.
The Exercise Physiology online short course from the Stanford Center for Health Education (SCHE), part of Stanford Medicine, explores the fundamentals of physiology and builds on this foundation to foster a holistic, scientific knowledge of exercise and wellness. Over the course of six weeks, learners will gain an understanding of exercise science and the impact that physical activity has on slowing the trajectory of aging and improving general health. Throughout the course, learners will gain the skills needed to critique training programs and suggest improvements to various physical environments, such as workspaces, schools, and cities, to improve health and wellness.
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National Center for Chronic Disease Prevention and Health Promotion (September 2019).
About the certificate
Gain an in-depth understanding of exercise physiology and earn an official certificate of completion from Stanford Center for Health Education.
Assessment is continuous and based on a series of practical assignments completed online. In order to be issued with a certificate, you’ll need to meet the requirements outlined in the course handbook. The handbook will be made available to you as soon as you begin the course.
Your certificate will be issued in your legal name and sent to you upon successful completion of the course, as per the stipulated requirements.
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Over the duration of this online short course, you’ll work through the following modules:
- Module 1: Exercise physiology essentials
Appreciate the capacity of the body to adapt to the acute and chronic demands of exercise. - Module 2: Physical activity across the lifespan
Learn about the importance of physical activity to improve function and slow the trajectory of aging. - Module 3: Health, disease, and physical activity
Discover the importance of physical activity for healthy living and disease management. - Module 4: Environmental stressors and performance
Explore the impact that different environmental conditions have on the body. - Module 5: Exercise for the individual
Learn how to evaluate strategies to improve health, performance, and motivation. - Module 6: Designing systems for wellness
Discover the importance of movement and design for improving health and wellness.
Please note that module titles and their contents are subject to change during course development.
Manage your time
GetSmarter's learning model is designed to help you, as a working professional, improve your skills without compromising on work and family responsibilities. The course work is broken up into weekly, manageable bite-sized modules, with incremental deadlines, designed to help you pace yourself over the duration of the course and allow you the legroom to work when it suits you best.
At the beginning of each module, you'll be presented with the course content and assignments necessary for completion. You also have access to your Success Adviser who will help you manage your time, and support you with any administrative or technical queries you might have.
You’ll walk away with:
- Scientific knowledge on how physical activity affects overall health, including how it can potentially be used to slow the trajectory of aging.
- Insights into how variables such as environmental stressors play a role in physical performance.
- An understanding of the major determinants of physical fitness, and insight into how the body reacts and adapts to exercise.
- A certificate of completion from the Stanford Center for Health Education (SCHE), part of Stanford Medicine.
Seek employer assistance
By improving your skills and industry knowledge, you'll have an influence on the success of your organization. Why wouldn't you ask your boss to help you fund your studies if it's going to have an impact on the way you do business?
Of our past students, 37 percent have received financial assistance from their employers.
If you are a Learning & Development (L&D) manager, or involved in training and upskilling for an organization, you can request information regarding our corporate offering on our GetSmarter for business page.
Is this course for you?
The nature of this course ensures that it’s applicable to professionals working within both the wellness and healthcare sectors. Learners will discover methods for improving the health and athletic performance of individuals, no matter their age, through an understanding of how different bodies react and adapt to the stresses of exercise. Professionals within the healthcare industry will learn about the impact that physical activity has on disease management. Those within the health and wellness industries will gain the tools needed to help their customers and patients achieve their fitness goals, whether that be weight loss, physical strength, enhanced performance, or healthy aging.