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PSYCHOLOGICAL EFFECTS OF EXERCISE

KINES 700
Course Description

Consequences of involvement in acute and chronic exercise on selected psychological states such as anxiety, depression, hostility, and self-esteem.

Prerequisties

Graduate/professional standing

Satisfies

This course does not satisfy any prerequisites.

Credits

Not Reported

Offered

Not Reported

Grade Point Average
3.71

-3.74% from Historical

Completion Rate
94.12%

-5.02% from Historical

A Rate
82.35%

-1.53% from Historical

Class Size
17

8.18% from Historical

Instructors (2025 Fall)

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