MSc in Kinesiology - Behavioral Aspects of Physical Activity in Minneapolis United States | University of Minnesota Twin Cities

This course explores the behavioral dimensions of physical activity, covering strategies to encourage its adoption and sustainment, population-level patterns of activity, psychological and social theories behind activity promotion, the study of inactive lifestyles, and methods for measuring activity levels both objectively and subjectively. Faculty investigations have addressed psychological factors influencing activity changes, the relationship between exercise and psychological well-being, activity programs for expectant and new mothers, energy expenditure in school settings, youth-focused activity initiatives, how surroundings affect activity and eating habits, and variations in activity patterns across different demographic groups. Collaborative studies involve multiple disciplines such as medical sciences, nursing practice, community health, disease patterns, bodily functions, dietary science, mental health, family dynamics, and demographic research.