03 Health Apps for Physical Activity (Course3-EN)

The Health Apps for Physical Activity module is a comprehensive program designed to equip participants with the knowledge and skills needed to effectively leverage fitness apps for achieving and maintaining optimal health and fitness. This course will cover a range of fitness app categories, enabling participants to make informed decisions about app selection, utilization, and integration into their wellness routines. Through interactive sessions, practical exercises, real-life scenarios examples, discussions and action planning, participants will gain confidence in using fitness apps as valuable tools in their journey towards a healthier lifestyle. In short, this modules will provide a brief overview of the fundamental concepts related to health, physical activity, and the role of physical activity apps. It sets the stage for a deeper exploration of these topics, highlighting their importance in promoting overall well-being and how technology can play a role in enhancing our fitness journey.

• Newcomer migrants; trainees
• Migrants Peers; trainees or trainers after being trained as trainers. When they will attend as trainees, they could play a role of supporting the Newcomer Migrants along the training process, including support in overcoming language and cultural barriers
• Supports: trainees or trainers after being trained as trainers. When they will attend as trainees, they could play a role of supporting the Newcomer Migrants along the training process, including support in overcoming language and cultural barriers

• Identify health apps available for physical activity tracking, exploring their features, benefits, and user interfaces.
• Classify and differentiate between various types of health apps tailored for physical activity.
• Explore real life scenarios of individuals that used health apps.
• Familiarise in navigating to different sport health apps.
• Set goals and plan fitness goals using health apps.
• Critically evaluate current health apps and its use.

1. Introduction to Health and Physical Activity
2. Health Apps for Physical Activity
3. Real Life Integrations
4. Navigating Health Apps for Physical Activity
5. Goal Setting
6. Discussions and Evaluation

Total Duration: 5:30 hours

• Teaching session: 3:30 hours
• Self-learning supported by online training tools: 1 hour
• Experiential training session: 1 hour
• Closing session: Discussion and evaluation

• Training materials: ppt. for Teaching Session 
• Training Materials: assignments, quizzes
• e-Training Platform and App Training Tool
• Health Apps: Examples of Health Apps covering different areas and functions.
• Other: Complementary readings, videos (“YouTube”) contents and tool from existing projects.

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