Online course · 1 CEC

IPE 2022 | Sedentary Behavior and Health: Recent Insights

Sedentary behavior (e.g., sitting) has emerged as a potential independent risk factor for chronic disease and premature mortality. Learn about the evidence for this relationship and the possible biological mechanisms behind it.

About this course

Sedentary behavior (e.g., sitting) has emerged as a potential independent risk factor for chronic disease and premature mortality. Learn about the evidence for this relationship and the possible biological mechanisms behind it.

What you will learn

  • Understand and describe the associations between sedentary behavior and health outcomes.
  • Understand the biological changes that occur with exposure to sedentary behavior and recovery.
  • Understand the phenotypic and behavioral characteristics of animals that have been selectively bred for physical inactivity.

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