This course prepares you for psychology entrance exams by exploring how exercise helps treat major depressive disorder.
You will learn the definitions and functions of key clinical concepts, including standard treatments like cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) and selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs). We will examine how specific types of physical activity, such as yoga and strength training, compare to these traditional medical and psychological interventions.
Because psychology entrance exams heavily test your ability to understand scientific literature, this course places a strong emphasis on research methods. You will learn how randomized controlled trials work and how researchers measure depression outcomes. We will also explore common study biases, such as the challenges of participant blinding in exercise studies, to help you critically evaluate scientific evidence.
By mastering both the clinical concepts and the research methods behind them, you will build the analytical skills needed to succeed on your exam.