Physical, social-psychological and neurobiological responses to physical activity and the health benefits associated with physically active lifestyles; psychological theories of health-oriented exercise behavior; and interventions for increasing behavioral adherence to physical activity. Examines health consequences of physical inactivity and sedentary living. Focus on obesity, anxiety, depression, cancer, cardiovascular diseases, and the psychodynamics of rehabilitative medicine.
Prerequisite: 01:377:140.
Course Descriptions
01:377:334 Physical Activity and Health
- Course Code: 01:377:334
- Semester(s) Offered: Spring
- Credits: 3