KINS 203 - Psychosocial Aspects of Exercise

3 Credit(s)
3 Lecture Hour(s)
0 Lab Hour(s)

This course is designed to provide students with basic information concerning the interaction of biological, psychological, Behavioral, ,sociocultural and environmental processes that influence physical activity to improve health and prevent chronic disease. Theories developed to explain health behaviors at the interpersonal, interpersonal, and group/community levels will be introduced and critiqued, and intervention-based research examples will be used to provide a basis for understanding applications of behavior change research in kinesiology. Practical techniques, tools, and interventions to enhance exercise adoption and adherence will be discussed. Ethical considerations inherent to efforts designed to produce health-related behavior change will be examined.

Prerequisite(s): KINS major only and a minimum grade of C in KINS 130.