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Shanghai Jiao Tong University

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.

Status: Stress Management
Status: Public Health and Disease Prevention
BeginnerCourse15 hours

Featured reviews

JC

5.0Reviewed Jun 30, 2021

Excellent course with some practical applications.

MR

5.0Reviewed Jul 14, 2023

Great information, Can't express how much benefit.."

SS

5.0Reviewed Mar 27, 2025

EXCELLENT TRAINING FROM FACULTIES .GREAT LEARNING.

TT

4.0Reviewed Sep 24, 2022

S​ome information is still not clear but I can learn basic foundation to keep moving on.

SR

5.0Reviewed May 19, 2021

Great to be a part of this journey of learning new things

NP

5.0Reviewed Jun 22, 2023

finally, learned about yoga and daoyin shu, this course was so fruitful. i am recommending this one.

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