EXERCISE AND SPORT SCIENCE (ESS)

  

ESS 423/523         Cr. 2

Adherence Principles for a Physically Active Lifestyle

This course provides the essential theoretical foundations and practical applications of the psychological concepts involved in living a physically active lifestyle. Prerequisite: ESS 302.

 

ESS 430/530         Cr. 4

Cause and Effects of Developmental, Physical and Sensory Disorders

The etiology and effects of selected physical, sensory, mental, and emotional disorders. Content includes the full range of each category mild through severe/profound and the role of physical education in the educational program. Students in the special physical education concentration are given priority in enrollment. Prerequisites: ESS 231 or RTH 326.

 

ESS 335/535         Cr. 2

Sports for Persons with Disabilities

This course will provide the student with a working knowledge of sport programs for persons with disabilities. Areas to be addressed are coaching and training of persons with disabilities (both physical and mental), classification of athletes, and the organization and conducting of sports events such as: wheelchair basketball, track, softball, and Special Olympics. Students in the special physical education concentration are given priority in enrollment. Prerequisites: ESS 205, 206 and ESS 430/530. Offered Sem. II.

 

ESS 436/536         Cr. 3

Assessment and Program Evaluation in Special Physical Education

An introduction to appropriate instruments for assessing the motor development and physical fitness needs of persons with disabilities. Students will learn how to use the results of a motor assessment to develop an individualized motor program. In addition, selected motor assessment instruments utilized by other disciplines will be evaluated. Students in the special physical education concentration will be given priority in enrollment. Prerequisite: ESS 231.

 

ESS 445/545         Cr. 3

Planning Facilities for Physical Activity and Sport

A study of planning techniques concerning facility development and maintenance for schools, athletic clubs, fitness centers and professional sport organizations.

 

ESS 349/549         Cr. 2

Psychology of Coaching Competitive Athletics

Aids the prospective coach to better understand the application of psychological concepts to the coaching of sports. Emphasis will be on the methods of improving the performance of athletes through a better understanding of the factors affecting teaching and learning in athletics.

 

ESS 452/552         Cr. 2

Seven Habits of Highly Effective People

An in-depth study of lifestyle principles as identified by Stephen Covey in the book 7 Habits of Highly Effective People. Students will explore how to apply these principles as teachers and coaches personally and with peers, students and athletes. Prerequisite: senior standing.

 

ESS 460/560         Cr. 1-3

Exercise Science Clinical Forum

Visiting lecturers as well as university professors will address various topics related to exercise science. Repeatable for credit.

 

ESS 595         Cr. 2-3

Comparative Physical Education

A study of the scope and sequence in physical education in the public schools in countries outside the United States. Special emphasis will be placed upon the examination of the philosophy of physical education as reflected in the methods of instruction and evaluation. Repeatable for credit --
maximum 6.

 

ESS 480/680         Cr. 2

Injury Prevention, Management and Rehabilitation

Designed to assist the student in refinement of skills in prevention, management and rehabilitation of injuries occurring in a high activity environment. Special attention will be given to injury recognition and common injuries. Basic rehabilitation protocols will be reviewed in addition to conditions for
referral. Prerequisite: teaching and/or coaching experience.

 

ESS 702         Cr. 3

Sport Administration

Principles of management theory and practice in the sport industry, including management functions, personnel, fiscal, program, and facility management of athletic/sport administration enterprise. Offered Sem. I.

 

ESS 725         Cr. 2

Diversity in the Physical Activity Setting

The class will address racial, ethnic, sexual orientation, and disability issues for which physical education teachers should have an awareness. The purpose of the course will be to sensitize the students to the fact that diversity is part of life in America and that a teacher needs to recognize that differences need to be understood and reflected upon so that the teacher can help all students have a positive educational experience. Pedagogical methods for integrating students will be addressed, such as inclusion techniques for students with a disability, culturally diverse games, and appropriate behavior management techniques. Offered Sem. II.

 

ESS 727         Cr. 3

Planning for Effective Instruction in Physical Education

This course focuses on the planning and teaching skills needed to be an effective/model physical educator. Research related to teaching and learning styles will be studied and instructional materials will be developed. A variety of instructional units and lessons which incorporate knowledge-based objectives and developmentally appropriate learning experiences will be designed and implemented. Prerequisite: ESS 759.

 

ESS 728         Cr. 2-3

Effective Middle School Physical Education

Course designed to provide an overview of middle school physical education. Emphasis will be on current recommended standards and assessment procedures. Creating a positive learning environment, co-curricular activities, personal philosophy and program content will also be examined. Students may choose to do an independent application project utilizing material covered in the course.

 

ESS 730         Cr. 3

Athletic Activity Injury/Illness Evaluation

This course is designed to provide advanced study of the screening, evaluation and assessment of injuries and illnesses associated with athletic activity. Common pathologies are covered in a body systems format. Prerequisite: Open only to students who are currently certified by the National Athletic Trainers' Association Board of Certification.

 

ESS 731         Cr. 3

Rehabilitation of Athletic Musculoskeletal Injuries

This course is designed to provide the student with advanced knowledge and skills in the treatment and rehabilitation of musculoskeletal and orthopedic injuries common amongst individuals who participate in athletic activity. Prerequisite: Open only to students who are currently certified by the National Athletic Trainers' Association Board of Certification.

ESS 732         Cr. 3

Advanced Athletic Activity Injury Management

This course provides students with clinically applicable knowledge and skills in the assessment and treatment of medical pathologies relative to athletic activity in a health care facility setting. Rotations will be completed in primary care, orthopedics, physical medicine, or emergency medicine. A portion of the course will be under the direct supervision of a physician. Lect. 1, Lab. 6. Prerequisite: Open only to students who are currently certified by the National Athletic Trainers' Association Board of Certification.

 

ESS 733         Cr. 2

Advanced Athletic Training Clinical

This course provides the student with clinical experiences in the interscholastic, intercollegiate or clinical settings of athletic activity health care. Clinical experiences include event coverage, supervision of students, and provision of health care services to patients under the supervision of a physician and or professional staff member. Four credits of Advanced Athletic Training Clinical are required for the concentration in Athletic Training. Prerequisite: Open only to students who are currently certified by the National Athletic Trainers' Association Board of Certification. Repeatable for credit -- maximum 6. Pass/Fail grading.

 

ESS 736         Cr. 3

Critical Analysis Project: Special Physical Education

This is a required course for the special physical education master's degree non-thesis option program. The student will propose an issue/problem for approval by the analysis committee. Upon approval, the student will conduct an in-depth analysis of the issue/problem. The end product will be a written document describing the student's analysis and an oral presentation with the analysis committee. Prerequisites: ESS 530, 536, and EFN 730.

 

ESS 737         Cr. 3

Curriculum Design in Physical Education

This course will provide an in-depth review of a variety of traditional and contemporary curricular models for physical education. Topics relating to philosophical perspectives/belief systems inherent in various types of programs will be included. Additional emphasis will also be given to designing and producing an elementary, junior/middle, or high school curriculum for the future and the
evaluation model which could be used to assess its effectiveness.

 

ESS 738         Cr. 3

Financial Management for Sport Programs

Principles of sport finance and economics including budget development and management, fund-raising, and economic impact of sport, financial theories and practical application of sport income and expenditures in current society.

 

ESS 739         Cr. 3

Current Issues in Sport Law

A comprehensive examination of the court and legal system as it relates to the sport enterprise. Offered Sem. II.

 

ESS 741         Cr. 3

Concepts of Teaching in Elementary School Physical Education

An in-depth examination of teaching methods appropriate for use in elementary school physical education. Course work will involve an examination of research findings, laboratory experience and extensive reading and discussion in related areas.

 

ESS 742         Cr. 3

Perceptual Motor Development of Children

The nature of neuromuscular activity, prenatal development and neonatal, infant and childhood perceptual motor development are covered in this course. Special emphasis is given to movement experiences appropriate for use at the different developmental levels.

 

ESS 743         Cr. 3

Research in Elementary School Physical Education

Includes: 1) a review of technique for locating information and data, 2) the identification of sources from which research related to elementary school physical education may be found, 3) a review of research with implications for elementary school physical education, and 4) a problem-solving experience involving the location of research information of interest to individual students.

 

ESS 744         Cr. 3

Laboratory Techniques for Adult Fitness -- Cardiac Rehabilitation

Application of experimental research techniques pertinent to a laboratory and/or non-laboratory environment. Techniques in laboratory experimental research; methods of use and operation of available experimental research equipment. Prerequisites: graduate standing in ESS, ESS 770 or concurrent registration.

 

ESS 745         Cr. 3

Pedagogy of Outdoor Physical Education

This course covers the history, philosophy, and principles of outdoor physical education, and its interdisciplinary nature and aim of employing the outdoors to contribute to student's physical and educational growth. The pedagogical focus provides teaching strategies, instructional materials, and procedures used in the field, as well as information on existing programs. Current research and national trends and issues will be emphasized.

 

ESS 746         Cr. 3

Physical Education Pedagogy Graduate Project

Culminating synthesis project to provide students with a supervised opportunity for in-depth study of a physical education issue, trend, or problem. Completion of the project should demonstrate advanced professional competence in program development, implementation, and evaluation. The project will be completed with graduate faculty approval and supervision. Prerequisites: EFN 736, completion of at least six hours of the required pedagogy core, candidacy approval, and unconditional acceptance into the pedagogy track of the M.S. in ESS general program.

 

ESS 749         Cr. 3

Psychological Aspects of Sport

Examines the developmental, personal, social and psychological aspects of sport performance. Special attention is given to psychological factors such as activation, aggression, anxiety, affiliation, motivation, personality and performance variables.

 

ESS 750         Cr. 3

Mechanics and Analysis of Movement

This course is designed to provide a mechanical understanding of the human body in motion. Mechanical principles, laws, and equations will be studied and applied to human movement in exercise and sport activities. Quantitative analysis techniques will be introduced and biomechanical assessment of various exercises and sports will be performed. Prerequisites: ESS 303 or equivalent; MTH 151 or equivalent. Offered Sem. I.

 

ESS 751         Cr. 3

Advanced Biomechanics

This course is designed to teach proficiency in quantifying and analyzing human movement activities. Advanced techniques in videography and force plate analysis will be covered. Utilization of biomechanical techniques for research activities will be a primary focus. Concurrent enrollment in ESS 761 reccommended. Prerequisites: ESS 750. Offered Sem. II.

 

ESS 752         Cr. 3

Assessment of Physical Education and Athletics

This course is designed for practitioners in the field of physical education and athletics. Students will learn to utilize assessment strategies and data to improve instruction and program effectiveness. Emphasis on the use of assessment data to document effectiveness and increase accountability of physical education and athletic programs. Prerequisite: ESS 321 or equivalent.

 

ESS 753         Cr. 2-3

Problems in Physical Education

Provides an opportunity to investigate and to attempt solution of a professional problem in one of the following areas: 1) athletics; 2) recreation; 3) health education; 4) dance; 5) physical education. Designed primarily for experienced teachers.

 

ESS 754         Cr. 3

Sport Marketing

Principles of marketing theory and practice in the sport industry to include public relations, promotions, special events, fund raising, and media.

 

ESS 759         Cr. 3

Analysis and Supervision of Physical Education

Designed to present current research related to effective teaching in physical education, provide quantitative and qualitative techniques to gather information about and analyze teaching, and how to apply the principles of clinical supervision in physical education for the improvement of instruction. Additional emphasis will also be given to the personal assessment of teaching and the need for and characteristics of effective staff development activities.

 

ESS 760         Cr. 3

Problems in Athletics

This course is designed to provide the learner the opportunity to study specific problems in the field of athletics, and to analyze the constantly changing areas of coaching through lectures, readings, visual aids, discussion, and student investigation.

 

ESS 761         Cr. 2

Lab Techniques in Human Performance -- Biomechanics

This course provides a variety of hands-on experiences in biomechanical testing procedures. Students will be introduced to a variety of testing procedures utilized in collecting kinematic, and neuromuscular data. Special techniques of data processing will also be discussed. Prerequisite: ESS 750 or concurrent enrollment. Offered Sem. II.

 

ESS 762         Cr. 3

Laboratory Techniques in Human Performance -- Exercise Physiology

Development of skills and experience (in the area of exercise physiology) necessary for data collection in laboratory and field settings, special techniques of data acquisition, processing, analyzing and interpretation of results using available experimental equipment and methods. Prerequisites: graduate standing in ESS, and ESS 770 or concurrent registration.

 

ESS 763         Cr. 2

Lab Techniques in Human Performance -- Motor Learning

Development of skills and experience (in the area of motor learning) necessary for data collection in laboratory and field settings, special techniques of data acquisition, processing, analyzing and interpretation of results using available experimental equipment and methods. Prerequisites: graduate standing in ESS, and ESS 768 or concurrent registration.

 

ESS 765         Cr. 2-3

Adventure Education for Physical Educators

This course focuses on methods, safety, research, and management of adventure education programs and initiative games in the physical education curriculum. Implementation of adventure activities with different age groups and diverse populations in physical education programs will be emphasized, as well as the principles and challenges of teaching adventure education. The use of unique environments such as ropes courses and climbing walls will be included.

 

ESS 766         Cr. 3

Sports in American Culture

An examination of twentieth-century American culture and the role played in it by sports. Areas which will come under scrutiny are: the family, labor, industry, schools, churches, communication media, population mobility, government, race relations, foreign relations, war activities, and democracy as they are related to sports in America.

 

ESS 768         Cr. 3

Psychomotor Bases of Skilled Performance

Integration of thought processes with the physical organism to produce highly skilled acts.

 

ESS 769         Cr. 3

Application of Muscle Physiology to Strength/Power Training

This course is designed to teach skeletal muscle physiology in a classroom setting combined with principles of weight training in a strength training center. It is unique in that skeletal muscle physiology will be applied with an emphasis on a hands-on, practical approach to potentiate strength and power-speed in athletes. Topics include: the periodization model, i.e., forming a base, converting strength to power-speed, peaking and active rest; training modes, viz. free vs. fixed weights, isometrics, isotonics, and plyo-metrics; over stress training; and general weight room mechanics. Prerequisites: 4-6 credits of basic anatomy and physiology, 2-3 credits of exercise physiology. Recommended: two credits of biomechanics.

 

ESS 770         Cr. 3

Physiology of Activity

Designed to provide the student with a general overview of the physiological basis of activity with an emphasis on those factors affecting performance in healthy individuals. Prerequisite: ESS 302 or equivalent.

 

ESS 771         Cr. 2-3

Current Issues in Physical Education

Identification of current trends and issues in physical education. Emphasis on development of methods for resolving issues. Opportunities for the students to pursue professional issues of current interest will be encouraged.

 

ESS 772         Cr. 2-3

History of Physical Education

The history of physical education from ancient Greece to the present with particular emphasis on the development of American physical education from 1861 to the present.

 

ESS 773         Cr. 3

Physical Education in Higher Education

The role of physical education in higher education. Problems in college teaching and administration.

 

ESS 774         Cr. 2

Clinical Practicum in Cardiopulmonary Rehabilitation

This course is designed to provide hands-on experiences in Phases I and II cardiac rehabilitation, pulmonary rehabilitation and cardiac related co-morbidities in local hospitals. Additional activities will include two "regional" field trips to observe existing programs in progress. Open to AF/CR degree candidates only. Offered Sem. I.

 

ESS 775         Cr. 2

Practicum in Adult Fitness

This course is designed to provide students with hands-on experience in exercise prescription, exercise leadership, and patient counseling in fitness programs for apparently healthy adults.

 

ESS 776         Cr. 3

Practicum in Phase III/IV Cardiac Rehabilitation

This course is designed to provide students with hands-on experiences in exercise prescription,
exercise leadership, and patient counseling in Phase III/IV cardiac rehabilitation patients.

 

ESS 777         Cr. 2

Seminar in Adventure/Outdoor Physical Education

In-depth examination of educational research in adventure education. Emphasis will be placed on using research to solve current problems, examining trends and contemporary issues in K-12 adventure programs. Reviewing research and using findings to solve problems in the public school setting will be stressed. Offered Sem. I.

 

ESS 778         Cr. 2

Practicum in Adventure Education

This practicum will provide students with experiences in field based (authentic) leadership and teaching situations in a field setting with public school programs. Emphasis will be on planning and developing outdoor physical education programs in conjunction with public/private K-12 programs.

 

ESS 779         Cr. 1-3

Readings in Special Physical Education

An in-depth analysis of the literature in a chosen topic pertaining to special physical education. Readings will include both assigned and student selected materials. In addition, there will be periodic discussions with the instructor and an agreed upon terminal assignment. Prerequisites: ESS 430/530, 436/536, and 792. Repeatable for credit -- maximum 3.

 

ESS 780         Cr. 2

Philosophy and Organization of Preventive and Rehabilitative Programs

This course focuses on the historical background, documented benefits and organizational issues in both conventional and innovative approaches to prevention and rehabilitation programs. The course will ultimately address both the why and how of clinical exercise and risk factor reduction programs. Offered Sem. II.

 

ESS 781         Cr. 1

Program Leadership in Adult Fitness/Cardiac Rehabilitation

This course is designed to provide students with the theoretical background and skills needed to operate effectively in preventative or rehabilitative exercise programs for adults. Selected topics include: exercise prescription, weight training for normal and cardiac populations, effective exercise leadership, care and treatment of common injuries, and motivational techniques. Offered summer
session.

 

ESS 782         Cr. 3

Electrocardiography

Course is designed to instruct the student in the basics of the normal, the abnormal resting and the exercise electrocardiogram. Involves lecture experiences and intensive investigation of documented ECG-GXT case studies.

 

ESS 783         Cr. 3

Graded Exercise Testing and Exercise Prescription

This course is designed to provide students with the theoretical and practical knowledge necessary to conduct and interpret the wide variety of diagnostic exercise tests commonly used in clinical practice. Additionally, students will be able to formulate, based on test results, appropriate exercise prescriptions for healthy adults, as well as patients with a variety of cardiac-related disorders. A major goal of the course is to provide students with the knowledge and practical skills required to take the American College of Sports Medicine Exercise Specialist certification examination. Prerequisite: ESS 782.

 

ESS 784         Cr. 3

Advanced Cardiovascular Physiology

Designed to acquaint the student with advanced principles and concepts regarding cardiovascular physiology. The course examines in detail the various parameters of the cardiovascular system, the implication of disease and structural abnormalities to these parameters, and the relationship of resting cardiovascular data to exercise data. Lect. 2, Lab. 2.

 

ESS 785         Cr. 5

Internship: Adult Fitness -- Cardiac Rehabilitation

Designed to provide the student with work experiences in a clinical, agency, industrial, or institutional environment. The internship will be three months in duration and all course work and research requirements must be completed prior to the beginning of the internship. Open only to students in the Adult Fitness -- Cardiac Rehabilitation Master's Degree Program.

 

ESS 786         Cr. 1

Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS)

An in-depth study and the development of understanding and skills of "Advanced Cardiac Life Support," (ACLS). Successful completion of the course and passing the ACLS exam results in the student being ACLS certified. Prerequisite: ESS 782. Offered Sem. II.

 

ESS 787         Cr. 1-3

Clinical Internship in Special Physical Education

Provides the students with clinical experiences. The student is required to do three different clinical experiences. Each experience is to last one semester and to equal one credit hour. Clinical experiences include infant (0-2 years) stimulation programs, related services, motor development and physical fitness programs for persons with disabilities, and school-based adapted physical education programs. Three credits of internship are required in the special physical education M. S. program.

 

ESS 788         Cr. 6

Internship in Sport Administration

Designed to provide students with an intensive supervised sport administration work experience. The internship must be at least three consecutive months (40 hours per week). Open only to students in the sport administration track of the ESS M.S. program who have completed all required course work for the degree. Only approved sites can be used for internships.

 

ESS 789         Cr. 3

Internship: Human Performance

A practical learning experience designed to apply the competencies gained within the Human Performance Emphasis in a community, institutional or industrial setting. Each intern will earn three elective credits for a mutually agreed upon time period, consistent with the policies of the university and the internship site. All other course work shall be completed prior to the internship experience. Repeatable for credit -- maximum 6.

 

ESS 790         Cr. 2

Supervision and Administration of Special Physical Education

Designed to provide the student with the skills and knowledge to conduct and/or administer staff planning, program critiques, staff management, program coordination, IEP material least restrictive placement, and in-service training for a special (adapted) physical education program.

 

ESS 792         Cr. 1-3

Seminar in Special Physical Education

The course is designed to provide in-depth analysis of topics and issues in Special Physical Education. During each semester, selected topics will be highlighted for analysis. Students will be provided with guest lectureships from professionals in the selected areas and will engage in information sharing and critical analysis of issues based upon outside readings. Repeatable for credit -- maximum 3.

 

ESS 793         Cr. 2

Motor Development Issues in Special Physical Education

Growth and development issues concerning motor skill acquisition for adapted physical educators. Examination of embryology, normal growth expectations, developmental sequences of fundamental skills, various motor development concepts, Dynamical Systems Model and abnormal motor development.

 

ESS 794         Cr. 1-3

Readings in Sports Psychology

A survey and analysis of current and classical literature pertaining to the area of sport psychology in human performance. Readings will include both assigned and student selected materials for the purpose of student presentation to and discussion with the assigned instructor. Prerequisites: graduate standing in ESS and ESS 749.

 

ESS 795         Cr. 1-3

Independent Study

Advanced work not covered in regular courses. Prerequisite: consent of adviser and department chair. Repeatable for credit -- maximum 6.

 

ESS 796         Cr. 1-3

Readings in Biomechanics

A survey and analysis of current and classic literature pertaining to the area of biomechanics in human performance. Readings will include both assigned and student selected materials for the purpose of student presentation to and discussion with the assigned instructor. Prerequisites: graduate standing in ESS, ESS 750 and 751.

 

ESS 797         Cr. 1-3

Readings in Exercise Physiology

A survey and analysis of current and classical literature pertaining to the area of exercise physiology in human performance. Readings will include both assigned and student selected materials for the purpose of student presentation to and discussion with the assigned instructor. Prerequisites: graduate standing in ESS and ESS 770.

 

ESS 798         Cr. 1-3

Readings in Motor Learning

A survey and analysis of current and classical literature pertaining to the area of motor learning in human performance. Readings will include both assigned and student selected materials for the purpose of student presentation to and discussion with the assigned instructor. Prerequisites: graduate standing in ESS and ESS 768.

 

ESS 799         Cr. 1-6

Research: Master's Thesis

An independent research project is to be selected and executed under the direction of a staff member by those students electing to write a thesis. The project may be in any of the areas related to physical education, such as health, recreation, or athletics. For students following Plan A -- Thesis option.