PSYC3880-A Exercise and Health Psychology (Spring 2016)
Course Details
Session, Dates: 1 (01/11/2016 - 04/30/2016)
Days: M W F
Time: 09:45 - 10:35 am
Location: Moon Campus
Room: Hale Center 303
Seats Available: 4 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
Prerequisite: PSYC1010
Course Materials
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