Reading and discussion of current topics of investigation in the psychological and behavioral aspects of exercise and health-related physical fitness.
Athena Title
Seminar in Exercise Psychology
Non-Traditional Format
Variable hours established by instructor.
Prerequisite
(KINS 7340 and PSYC 6130) or permission of department
Semester Course Offered
Offered spring
Grading System
A - F (Traditional)
Student learning Outcomes
Students will be able to describe theories, measurement tools, and outcomes relevant to the seminar topic.
Students will be able to evaluate and critique the strengths and weaknesses of published research articles.
Students will be able to develop independent research papers relevant to the seminar topic.
Topical Outline
The topics will vary depending on student demand and faculty availability. The topics include the determinants of participation in physical activity, and the effects of leisure-time physical activity on anxiety, cognition, depression, self-esteem, eating disorders, sleep, pain, psychobiological aspects of cardiovascular diseases, psychoneuroimmunology, and perceived exertion. Course outlines are not included because they will vary depending on topic.
