INTRODUCTION TO EXERCISE PSYCHOLOGY

KINES 350

Course Description

Emphasis on the psychological foundations of exercise with motivational techniques, perception of effort, personality dynamics, and mental health serving as the focal points.

Prerequisties

None

Satisfies

This course does not satisfy any prerequisites.

Credits

Offered

Fall, Spring, Summer

Grade Point Average

3.97

10.73% from Historical

Completion Rate

100%

1.36% from Historical

A Rate

97.03%

70.41% from Historical

Class Size

101

69.14% from Historical

Instructors (2025 Fall)

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Jacob Meyer

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