We currently live in a world where data is becoming increasingly important for us to understand, regardless of whether or not we are a data scientist. It is important that we develop the skills in order to be able interpret and use data and, perhaps most importantly, be able to question the integrity of the information around us.
The evidence shows that on a population level we should be moving more and sitting less than most of us are currently. In some regions of Scotland, doctors have even started to prescribe physical activity! Movement really is medicine. Our physical activity affects how we think, feel and act in all aspects of our life, from attainment in the classroom through to reducing our risk of various diseases.
DataFit is about helping learners to improve their understanding and confidence in both areas, so that they feel empowered to use and act on their personal activity data. Hopefully their new knowledge and skills in interpreting data can then be translated to other areas.
DataFit is a series of lessons and resources designed around physical activity and devices. It is primarily aimed at second (P5-P7) and third stage (S1-S3) and consists of four lessons.
Lesson 1: Introduction – How Active Are You?
Lesson 2: Activity Tracking – Devices and Data
Lesson 3: Activity Data – Visualising and Analysing
Lesson 4: Visually Communicating and Interpreting Activity Data
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These materials have been developed by the DataFit Team at the University of Edinburgh, part of the Physical Activity for Health Research Centre & Centre for Research in Digital Education