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Physical Activity and Public Health

Spring 2024

Details

Credit

3

Mode

In Person

Component

Lecture

Meets

In Person February 1, 2024 - May 10, 2024

Instructors

Amanda Paluch

Description

An introduction to the interdisciplinary field of physical activity and public health. Topics will include the effects of physical activity on cardiovascular, metabolic, musculoskeletal, mental and cognitive health. Students will be introduced to physical activity measurement techniques and strategies for effective physical activity promotion.

Eligibility


For Kinesiology majors only.

Notes

If you cannot register through SPIRE, but want to petition the instructor for enrollment, please do the following:
1) Go to the Kinesiology Office, 110 Totman Building and pick up a "Course Override Form";
2) Fill out the form 3) Attach Transcript to the course override form and leave them both in the Instructor's mailbox, also located in 110 Totman.
4) if your request is approved, the course will be added to your schedule.

Dates

Start Date

February 1, 2024

End Date

May 10, 2024

Subject Details

Subject Description

Kinesiology

Subject

KIN

Catalog Number

440

Class Number

14324

Catalog Details

Course ID

103151

Section

01

Class Attributes

TBL: TBL

Academic Career

UGRD

Meeting

Tu Th 8:30AM 9:45AM Integ.learning Center S110

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