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About the Course

In this course you will find a comprehensive overlook of healthy practices in public schools in the USA, including: physical activity and nutrition in the school setting. We will review the basics of some of the regulatory programs found in the United States that support healthy students through nutrition education and nutrition programs. You will be able to explain some of the nutritional components such as, alternatives to the use of Sugar-Sweetened Beverages. Many of these principles can be applied to students in schools throughout the globe. You will understand how the schools can support physical activity throughout the day and how they can effectively offer physical education. Learners will be able to explain MVPA, or moderate to vigorous physical activity. They will identify this as the newest method for measuring and evaluating what counts as physical activity in terms of METs. Participants in the course will be able to explain the science behind the recommended "60 minutes of Physical Activity" and what counts toward MVPA both during and outside of the school day. Learners will be able to evaluate and explain how what students eat and how they exercise impacts student success. We will provide you with information to help you to promote the teamwork that it takes to implement successful nutritional and physical activity programs. Our discussion will include where to find and how to develop community support and encourage family participation. Later in the course you will understand how attendance impacts student success. Together we will look at real-life examples of programs in a school setting and this will help you to recognize what impact you can have on improving the health and success of students in your own community....

Top reviews

SP

Dec 5, 2024

Hi I found the course very thorough and good inputs from professionals. It was simple easy to understand yet covered many complex subjects. Absolutely enjoyed and was educated by this course/

FR

Nov 29, 2020

It is good to learn and know about the system of other country have develop and how they manage to combat the problems with various kind of activities which involving their communities.

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By Jenneth C P

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Aug 1, 2020

It teaches me the value of healthy practices and physical activity.

By Julianne R

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Nov 17, 2020

The course was very informative and was carefully thought through.

By Kerwin C

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Feb 19, 2024

I feel more confident working with children in various settings.

By Salim A

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Oct 1, 2020

Good course and an important piece of information for every one.

By Likitha M

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Sep 3, 2020

Very interesting course.. Eve Kutchman is a very good Professor.

By Mohammad O A H

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Aug 21, 2022

well equiped training with the evidence. wide subjects covered.

By Nishant P

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May 2, 2020

Actually it's best opportunities to us .

Thank you very much .

By STEPHY A

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Aug 4, 2020

It's a very good course with an amazing group of faculties...

By Elisa V

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Apr 13, 2023

me gusto mucho y aprendí mucho, muy recomendable, gracias !!

By Selim B

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Mar 8, 2021

This course has contributed a lot to me. Thank you very much

By Ann E

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Sep 27, 2020

This course helps me a lot

My sincere gratitude to coursera.

By Amal A

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Aug 26, 2020

thank you for a trust info. and the links that is amazing!!

By Savadali P

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May 28, 2020

I have interested this course.

Good, and Excellent course

By Jenel b

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Nov 3, 2022

i love the new information that i gain from the course

By Elsayed A S N

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Jan 27, 2021

I really enjoyed studying this course

I recommend that

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Sep 25, 2024

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By Dr. N C J R

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Sep 30, 2024

this course is very useful and learned many things

By M. S P

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May 30, 2020

This course is very interesting and understanding.

By SOWRAL. S P

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Sep 14, 2020

Good experience with this course.,useful for me.

By Indirani K

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Aug 17, 2020

excellent course , course materials and lecture

By Khadiza B

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May 14, 2024

Its a flexible and way better learning course

By Minatsekelo

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Dec 13, 2020

it was a great course, i enjoyed the teaching

By Jenjira L

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Jan 26, 2021

great lesson for apply in my work. thank you

By Sukhwinder k

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Sep 8, 2020

Very good

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By Mary G M

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Sep 27, 2020

very informative and easy to understand...