1 CEC

By Peter Katzmarzyk; Paul Coen; Frank Booth

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.

Learning Objectives:

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

This course includes an online video from ACSM’s Integrative Physiology of Exercise Conference and corresponding online evaluations. All course content will be presented to you electronically after your purchase. To earn your CECs, you must view the course content and complete the evaluation.

Learners must complete this course bundle within 365 days of the date of purchase. ACSM will not offer refunds, transfers or course credits for uncompleted courses prior to their expiration date.

ACSM does not allow substitutions, refunds or credits for this course.

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