EXERCISE AS MEDICINE
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.
Prerequisites & course information
Requisites: None Repeatable for Credit: No Last Taught: Fall 2026 Learning Outcomes: 1. Explain the relationship between exercise and physical health, mental health, and cognitive health Audience: Undergraduate 2. Analyze the impact of exercise on stress, anxiety, sleep quality, and academic performance among college students Audience: Undergraduate 3. Collaborate with peers to lead a physical activity initiative that identifies and addresses barriers to exercise Audience: Undergraduate 4. Apply strategies to sustain a physically active lifestyle during academic years and beyond, emphasizing long-term health and success Audience: Undergraduate 5. Explain the importance of exercise for academic success and health Audience: Undergraduate Learning Outcomes: 1. Explain the relationship between exercise and physical health, mental health, and cognitive health Audience: Undergraduate 2. Analyze the impact of exercise on stress, anxiety, sleep quality, and academic performance among college students Audience: Undergraduate 3. Collaborate with peers to lead a physical activity initiative that identifies and addresses barriers to exercise Audience: Undergraduate 4. Apply strategies to sustain a physically active lifestyle during academic years and beyond, emphasizing long-term health and success Audience: Undergraduate 5. Explain the importance of exercise for academic success and health Audience: Undergraduate
Sources
- Course catalogue ↗2026-2027