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Courses - Spring 2026
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Open Seats as of
09/21/2026 at 12:30 PM
KNES645
Exercise and Brain Health
Credits: 3
Grad Meth: Reg, Aud
Credit only granted for: KNES645 or KNES689X.
Formerly: KNES689X.
Additional information: Students should have a minimum grade of C- in KNES350 or an equivalent course.
Examines the evidence for exercise to affect brain function and brain health in children, in adults, and in old age. Covers the adaptations to acute and chronic exercise within brain networks related to emotion, stress reactivity, memory, and executive function, and the effectiveness of physical activity and exercise as treatments for depression, anxiety disorders, and cognitive impairment.