KINE 6200 - Psychosocial Dimensions of Aging

3 credit hours

This course is designed to enhance the student’s knowledge and understanding of aging and related psychological and social aspects, including concepts and theories of aging, demographic factors of aging, mental health, stress and coping, social dynamics, religiosity and spirituality, quality of life, models of successful aging, and death and dying. An exploration of the role of physical activity in psychosocial health and well-being will be interwoven, where applicable, in the study of these various aspects of aging.