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Introduction to Exercise Psychology

Spring 2024

Details

Credit

3

Mode

In Person

Component

Lecture

Meets

In Person February 1, 2024 - May 10, 2024

Instructors

Elizabeth Frechette

Description

This course examines psychological theories and research related to sport and exercise behavior. The course is designed to introduce you to the field of sport and exercise psychology by providing a broad overview of the major topics in the area. The course objectives are as follows:
-To increase your understanding of how psychological factors influence involvement and performance in sport, exercise, and physical education settings
-To increase your understanding of how participation in sport, exercise, and physical education influences the psychological makeup of the individuals involved
-To help you acquire skills and knowledge about sport and exercise psychology that you can apply in the field of kinesiology

Eligibility


Notes

If class reaches enrollment capacity, students should add themselves to the SPIRE waitlist.

Dates

Start Date

February 1, 2024

End Date

May 10, 2024

Subject Details

Subject Description

Kinesiology

Subject

KIN

Catalog Number

201

Class Number

14527

Catalog Details

Course ID

112850

Section

01

Academic Career

UGRD

Meeting

Tu Th 4:00PM 5:15PM Totman Phys. Ed. Bldg. rm 153

Annotation

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