Robert Morris University - PSYC3880-A Exercise and Health Psychology (Spring 2014)

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PSYC3880-A Exercise and Health Psychology (Spring 2014)

Session, Dates: 1 (01/13/2014 - 05/03/2014)

Days: M W F

Time: 10:00 - 10:50 am

Location: Moon Campus

Room: John Jay 263

Seats Available: 5 Seats

Credits: 3

Course Description

The purpose of this course is to introduce students to the psychological and motivational factors associated with exercise participation and health behavior changes. This course offers an overview of the major topics in health and exercise psychology and explores individual, social, and environmental influences on physical and mental health. Topics of interest include exercise adherence, health behavior changes such as increasing physical activity and improving diet, the influence of stress on health, and the treatment of chronic disease and mental illness through physical activity and exercise.

Prerequisite: PSYC1010

About The Instructor

Samantha J. Monda, Ph.D.

Assistant Professor of Psychology

Social Sciences

monda@rmu.edu
412-397-6036 phone
412-397-6044 fax
Nicholson Center 420
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