KIN 421: Psychology of Exercise

Kinesiology · 3 credits · Health & Human Development

This theory and application course will examine the relationship between personal, mental, and behavioral factors with exercise (bi-directional). Major topics will include, but are not limited to, the impact of exercise on mood states, mental health and immune function, exercise motivation, interventions and adherence.

Offered in 13 of the 26 listed terms (Spring 2021 to Spring 2027).

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Prerequisites

KIN 320

Prerequisite tree

Each course's own prerequisites, down to the first courses in the chain.

KIN 320 Psychology of Sport
requires KIN 306 or PEH 443P (minimum grade C)
- KIN 306 Measurement and Evaluation in Kinesiology
- PEH 443P Adapted Physical Education Methods and Practicum
  requires PEH 341 (minimum grade C) or PE 341 (minimum grade C)
  - PEH 341 Block II: Elementary Physical Education Methods
    requires PEH 340 (minimum grade C) or PE 340 (minimum grade C)
    - PEH 340 Block I: Elementary Physical Education Methods
    - PE 340 Block I: Elementary Physical Education Methods
  - PE 341 Block II: Elementary Physical Education Methods
    requires PE 340 (minimum grade C)
    - PE 340 Block I: Elementary Physical Education Methods (shown above)

From Banner's catalog for Spring 2027. Banner lists only the requisites it enforces, so check the catalog entry too.

Required by (2)

KIN 420, KIN 552

What it leads to

Courses that list it as a prerequisite, then the courses that list those, 2 levels deep.

KIN 420 Seminar in Sport Psychology
KIN 552 Sport and Exercise Psychology Practicum

Syllabi and course websites

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Instructors

Instructor	Sections	Terms
Keeler, Linda	5	Fall 2021 to Fall 2023
MacDonald, Samantha	4	Fall 2024 to Spring 2027
Kirby, Charissa	2	Fall 2025 to Spring 2026
Arthur-Cameselle, Jessyca	1	Spring 2021
Olvera, Katie	1	Spring 2024

Every offering in the listed terms (13 sections)

Term	CRN	Type	Meets	Instructor	Enrolled	Delivery
Spring 2027	22121	Lecture	TR 3:00pm-4:15pm · CV 103 TBA · ONLINE ASNC	MacDonald, Samantha	0/40	Hybrid
Fall 2026	41245	Lecture	TR 9:00am-10:15am · CV 103 TBA · ONLINE ASNC	MacDonald, Samantha	22/40	Hybrid
Spring 2026	22408	Lecture	TR 3:00pm-4:15pm · CV 264	Kirby, Charissa	39/40	Face to Face Instruction
Fall 2025	41365	Lecture	TR 9:00am-10:15am · CV 104	Kirby, Charissa	27/40	Face to Face Instruction
Spring 2025	22879	Lecture	TR 1:00pm-2:15pm · SL 110	MacDonald, Samantha	36/40	Face to Face Instruction
Fall 2024	41491	Lecture	MWF 9:00am-9:50am · CV 104	MacDonald, Samantha	22/40	Face to Face Instruction
Spring 2024	23661	Lecture	TR 3:00pm-4:15pm · CV 264	Olvera, Katie	40/40	Face to Face Instruction
Fall 2023	41749	Lecture	TR 9:00am-10:15am · CV 264	Keeler, Linda	15/40	Face to Face Instruction
Spring 2023	22225	Lecture	TR 1:00pm-2:15pm · CV 104	Keeler, Linda	41/40	Face to Face Instruction
Fall 2022	41934	Lecture	TR 9:00am-10:15am · CV 103	Keeler, Linda	21/40	Face to Face Instruction
Spring 2022	22451	Lecture	TR 1:00pm-2:15pm · CV 104 TR 1:00pm-2:15pm · ONLINE SYNC TBA · ONLINE ASNC	Keeler, Linda	40/40	Hybrid
Fall 2021	42178	Lecture	TR 9:00am-10:15am · CV 103	Keeler, Linda	24/36	Face to Face Instruction
Spring 2021	22803	Lecture	TBA · REMOTE ASNC	Arthur-Cameselle, Jessyca	41/40	Face to Face Instruction