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Course Description
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Course Name
Exercise Psychology
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Host University
University of Limerick
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Location
Limerick, Ireland
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Area of Study
Kinesiology, Psychology
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Language Level
Taught In English
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Course Level Recommendations
Upper
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ECTS Credits
6 -
Recommended U.S. Semester Credits3
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Recommended U.S. Quarter Units4
Hours & Credits
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Overview
Rationale and Purpose of the Module: The aim of this module is to provide students with a critical understanding of theories, concepts and practice in exercise psychology.
Syllabus: This module will study the brain, cognition, emotion and behaviour in physical activity in both physical activity and exercise setting. The core topics of study will include the key concepts and theories, exercise and mental health, and the psychology of physical activity behaviour. It will also include hot topics under contempoary issues which will comprise half of the module.
Course Disclaimer
Courses and course hours of instruction are subject to change.
Credits earned vary according to the policies of the students' home institutions. According to ISA policy and possible visa requirements, students must maintain full-time enrollment status, as determined by their home institutions, for the duration of the program.
ECTS (European Credit Transfer and Accumulation System) credits are converted to semester credits/quarter units differently among U.S. universities. Students should confirm the conversion scale used at their home university when determining credit transfer.
Please reference fall and spring course lists as not all courses are taught during both semesters.
Please note that some courses with locals have recommended prerequisite courses. It is the student's responsibility to consult any recommended prerequisites prior to enrolling in their course.