SMS 303 Exercise Psychology: Enhancing Health & Well-being

3 Credit(s) W-III

This course covers topics in exercise psychology designed to provide the student with an overview of the theoretical foundations of exercise psychology, research associated with the field, and implications of this research for practitioners. Students will apply their knowledge in selected areas such as relationships between exercise and psychological well-being, exercise behavior and adherence, and addictive and unhealthy behaviors. Three lecture hours per week. SMS major elective. Open to all students who have not received credit for SFL 328. Fulfills the level III general education requirement for writing (W-III). Prerequisite: completion of a W-II writing course and SMS281Research Methods in Exercise Science.