KIN 6416 - Exercise Psychology

Units: 4
Application of psychological principles to the promotion and maintenance of exercise. Psychological and emotional consequences of exercise participation. Emphasis on physical activity epidemiology, theories and models of exercise behavior, physical activity interventions, anxiety and exercise, emotional well-being, self-esteem, health-related quality of life, social influences, and body image. Repeatability: May be repeated once for credit with consent of instructor, for a maximum of 8 units. Grading: A-F grading only.