03 Health Apps for Physical Activity (Course3-EN)

Units

3.1 Teaching Session 3.3 Self-learning supported by...
3. 2 Experiential training session

Objectives

  • To comprehend in depth the theory and implement it on relevant physical activity apps.

  • To understand, how physical activity apps may enable following healthier dietary habits and may help individuals’ health in general.

Competences

  • To equip participants with the skills to leverage physical activity apps for achieving better lifestyle patterns.

  • To enhance the skills needed to make informed decisions about app selection, utilization, and integration into participants’ everyday-nutrition, if they wish so.

Duration:  1 hour

Resources for 3.2

ETA 3.2 Experiential Training session (online)
ETA 3.2 Experiential Training Session (pdf)

3.2.1 Physical activity apps real life navigation and integration

Duration: 30  minutes

The trainer will provide different activities to learn more about physical activity apps, download and navigate through different exercise apps and compare the features and functionalities of different types of apps. For more information see here below:

Activity 1: Question and Answer (15 mints)

  • What are the benefits of physical activity?
  • Why you believe physical activity apps are important?
  • Why you someone should use or not a physical activity app?

Activity 2: Exercise Apps Navigation

  • Find a fitness app you would like to download (5 mins)
  • Write down 3 advantages and 3 disadvantages of the app (5 mins)
  • Think how you could use this app and for which purpose (5-10 mins)

Activity 3: Comparing Exercise Apps

  • Compare features and functionalities of different types of apps: Choose different types of apps and compare with other types. Then match each app with the fitness goals you believe is best suited for that app.

Resources:

  • ETA - 3 Experiential Training Session (3.2), Unit 3.2.1

3.2.2 Action Planning and Goal Setting

Duration: 30  minutes

The trainer will present to participants the idea of SMART goals and then they will need to set their own physical activity-related SMART goal. This session includes the following:

  • Introduction to SMART goals
  • Importance of setting goals
  • Setting and implementing goals using the SMART template

Resources:

  • ETA - 3 Experiential Training session (3.2), Unit 3.2.2