PSYC3880-A Exercise and Health Psychology (Spring 2018)
Course Details
Section will be taught totally online with no scheduled class meetings. Students must arrange for daily access to a computer and the Internet prior to the start of classes. Robert Morris labs are to be used only as a backup in special situations and may not be relied upon for extended periods of time. In addition to the Internet link, online classes have a large emphasis on email. All messages from the instructor and other information regarding online classes, including user ids, passwords, and login instructions will be sent to your Robert Morris University email account. Visit http://rmu.blackboard.com/ for more information.
Session, Dates: 4 (03/03/2018 - 04/28/2018)
Days: ONLINE
Time: -
Location: Internet/Online
Room:
Seats Available: 1 Seat!
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
Prerequisite: PSYC1010
Course Materials
Visit the Bookstore. Click for required materials for this course.About the Instructor(s)
Samantha J. Monda, Ph.D.
monda@rmu.edu
412-397-6036 phone
412-397-6044 fax
Scaife Hall 107
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Department Head, Psychology and Health Sciences
Psychology and Health Sciences
Associate Professor of Psychology
Psychology
monda@rmu.edu
412-397-6036 phone
412-397-6044 fax
Scaife Hall 107
Profile