PHYSICAL ACTIVITY AND HEALTH

KINES 523

Explore how exercise prevents, manages, and treats chronic health conditions. Develop skills in basic ECG interpretation, understand medications' effect on exercise, and design exercise prescriptions for various chronic diseases including obesity, hypertension, cardiovascular disease, diabetes, cancer, pulmonary disease, skeletal and joint disease, and more. Acquire the expertise to elevate health outcomes and enhance quality of life through exercise.

KINES/NUTRSCI 525

Provides both scientific knowledge and application of nutrition related to exercise, health, and sports.

KINES 114

Explore the powerful connection between exercise and health, examining how exercise serves as both a preventive and therapeutic tool. Learn about the positive effects of exercise on mental health, sleep, cognitive function, and overall well-being. Participate in diverse physical activities that enhance fitness and contribute to a balanced lifestyle. Collaborate on a physical activity initiative addressing barriers to exercise. Benefit from practical experiences that promote a healthier lifestyle and academic success.

KINES/POPHLTH 791

Recommendations for and surveillance of physical activity in the U.S., and associations with health and disease at the population level. Emphasis on measurement techniques, study design and research considerations.

KINES/POPHLTH 955

Current research developments in physical activity epidemiology.