Mind, Body, Sport

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How can participation in sport impact mental health and the body? How does an athlete's mental health impact their physical abilities? This seminar will dive below the surface and into mental health topics and negative behaviors in sport, focusing on issues such as anxiety, depression, overtraining, concussions, perfectionism, substance abuse, exercise addiction, eating disorders, abusive relationships, and traumatic experiences. Research and discussion topics will also include coping, treatment, and resilience. Students will have the opportunity to choose and explore their own area of interest.