Programme Details
Exercise and mental health
By The Open University
About the programme
Each year thousands of pounds are spent on medications to treat conditions such as anxiety and depression. These medications often have negative side effects. Exercise is an alternative treatment that is low cost and has few side effects. In this free course, Exercise and mental health, we will look at the links between exercise and improved mental health and psychological well-being. This will include consideration of the role of exercise in combating stress, anxiety and depression, and in enhancing mood.
Duration
2 hours
Level
Intermediate level
Format
Online asynchronous
Certificate type
Short Course
Subjects
Healthcare
Psychology
Available languages of instruction
English