EXERCISE PSYCHOLOGY

Catalog description

This course is designed to examine the science and practice of exercise psychology from both a theoretical and applied perspective. Students are engaged in a comprehensive inquiry into behaviors and lifestyles that influence physical and mental health from physical activity, exercise and psychological lenses. Students explore topics such as stress, anxiety, cognitive functioning, mood, body image, personality, emotion and childhood inactivity/obesity as they relate to exercise behaviors and contexts. Students gain a general understanding of issues in exercise psychology related to theory, practice and research. In addition, students develop practical skills to promote exercise adherence and create an exercise intervention program.