EXERCISE AND SPORT SCIENCE (ESS)
College of Science and Health
Department Chair:
Patrick DiRocco
137 Mitchell Hall, 608.785.8173
e-mail:
dirocco.patr@uwlax.edu
Professors: Foster, Mikat,
Porcari, Steffen, Tymeson, Yu;
Associate Professors: Di
Rocco, Wright;
Assistant Professors: Asola,
Felix, Gibson, M., Gordon, Mally, Pein;
Lecturers: Dobertstein, Dodge, Emineth, Gibson, B., Gillette, Gorman, Healy, M., Healy, P., Heeren, Helixon, Kline, Malecek, Mickschl, Perkins, Petersen, Robertson, White
Center of Excellence in Physical Education
The Center of Excellence designation was
awarded to the Department of Exercise and Sport Science by the
Board of Regents of the University of Wisconsin System. The
purpose of the center, which reflects the excellent reputation
of the department, is to serve as a catalyst for maintaining
faculty and curricular vitality while expanding the scope of
comprehensive services provided to professionals in Wisconsin
and throughout the nation. General goals are to provide in
service and expertise in emerging content areas and technology
to physical educators and students in professional preparation
programs; modify undergraduate and master’s curricula to
incorporate recent trends and projected professional needs and
expand research and public service components with special
emphasis on assessment.
A three-dimensional professional preparation
model was developed with the following foci: (1) enhancing life
span motor development; (2) promoting the major purposes of
professional preparation in physical education — prevention of
injury or illness, skill enhancement, meaningful active living,
and rehabilitation; and (3) developing instruments for
assessment of performance and programs. Additional emphasis is
placed on the importance of movement of young children and on
age-related changes in active, older adults to develop and
maintain efficient movement throughout the lifespan. The
professional preparation programs within the Department of
Exercise and Sport Science prepare graduates to assist
individuals of all ages in developing meaningful, active
lifestyles. Improving the level of skill in a wide variety of
activities and promoting effective movement patterns will result
in more active and healthy individuals in our society. For
additional information regarding the Center of Excellence in
Physical Education, please contact: Department Chair, Exercise
and Sport Science, Mitchell Hall, University of Wisconsin-La
Crosse, La Crosse, WI 54601 USA
Exercise and Sport Science Transfer Policy
Students transferring into the exercise and
sport science programs must have a cumulative GPA of 2.50 or
higher at the time of transfer.
Admission to Programs
All majors in the Department of Exercise and
Sport Science have admission standards and retention and
advancement standards. Students are advised to become aware of
the application criteria for their major and may refer to
program Web sites for the most detailed information regarding
these criteria and procedures. Meeting minimum criteria does not
guarantee admission, as the department programs have competitive
admission processes.
Athletic Training Major
(College of Science and Health) — 74 credits
(84 total credits including interdisciplinary requirements):
Professional requirements (74 credits): ESS 181, 182, 205, 206,
207, 283, 286, 287; 302, 303, 323, 349, 368, 378, 379, 386, 387,
450, 481, 483, 484, 485, 486; Interdisciplinary requirements (10
credits): BIO105*, HP 401, HPR 105*
* These courses may apply to the General
Education requirements. May substitute BIO 103 for 105.
Additional Program Requirements
Admission
Admission to the athletic training program is
competitive and not all who apply can be accommodated. Admission
requires an application/selection process for entry into ESS
181. Enrollment in ESS 181 is limited to 35 candidates who will
be considered for final selection into the program following
completion of ESS 182. Ten to fourteen (10-14) of the 35
candidates are selected at the end of the two-semester
experience to enter the CAATE accredited undergraduate program.
Application deadline for enrollment in ESS 181 is February 1 for
consideration for each fall semester. Application materials may
be obtained from the program Web site. Notification of
acceptance into ESS 181 will be made by approximately April 1.
Students accepted to the athletic training
educational program after the observational year may not
participate in intercollegiate athletics secondary to scheduling
conflicts with clinical and field experiences required in the
educational program.
Consideration for selection into ESS 181 is
based on the following criteria:
1. Acceptance into the University of
Wisconsin-La Crosse;
2. Cumulative high school/university GPA;
3. GPA in science and sports medicine related
course work;
4. SAT or ACT scores and rank in class;
5. Strength of student’s athletic training
commitment as reflected in letters of recommendation;
6. Previous athletic training/sports medicine
experience, extracurricular activities and leadership
experience.
7. Evaluation of application by selection
committee.
Retention and Advancement
Students admitted into the athletic training
education program must maintain a minimum 2.75 cumulative grade
point average (GPA), a minimum of a 3.0 GPA in all course work
in the major, and have clinical evaluation scores of 3.0 or
above (5.0 scale). Failure to meet any one of these retention
criteria requires the student to be on a probationary status. If
the student does not meet all criteria in two consecutive
semesters, the student will be removed from the program.
Exercise and Sport Science Major: Physical
Education Teaching
(Teacher Certification programs) —60 credits
of professional requirements: freshman year—ESS 112, 118, 121;
sophomore year—ESS 205, 206, 207, 225, 231, 258, 261; junior
year—ESS 302, 303, 310, 322, 325, 367; senior year—ESS 401, 412,
422, 423, 424; 12 credits of teacher education requirements: CI
403 student teaching practicum; 3 credits of statutory
requirements: PSY 370. Total credits: 78-81.
Note: Physical Education Teacher
certification majors and minors are required to take BIO 103* or
105* or MIC 100*, and HPR 105* to meet prerequisites
requirements for advanced courses. It is recommended that all
incoming freshman wishing to major in exercise and sport
science-physical education teacher certification enroll in ESS
112 and 118 during their first year at UW-L.
Students should refer to policies identified
in the School of Education web page. These policies apply to
students in all teacher certification programs. The School of
Education Web site has additional information.
Additional Program Requirements
Admission
Admission to the physical education teacher
education (PETE) program is competitive and successful
completion of application requirements does not guarantee
admission into the PETE program. Students who wish to be
considered for acceptance into the program will be evaluated
using the following criteria: physical fitness assessment
reflection, grade point average in foundation courses (ESS 112,
118, 225, BIO 103 or 105 or MIC 100, HPR 105); 2.75 combined
cumulative GPA (including transfer grade points), passage of all
parts of the Pre-Professional Skills Test (PPST), K-12
leadership involvement and reflection, a satisfactory interview
with PETE admission committee members, and a background check.
Students are allowed to apply for PETE admission twice during
their academic career at UW-L. Course substitutions may be
authorized by the program director. Curriculum changes may
result in a revision of courses and other criteria used as
admission requirements.
Retention and Advancement
Students admitted into the PETE program must
maintain a 2.75 grade point average, and must successfully
complete portfolio requirements. In order to enroll in student
teaching and clinical courses, students must have earned and
maintained a 2.75 combined cumulative GPA and a 2.75 GPA in the
major, minor, concentration and professional course work.
Passing scores for the PRAXIS II Subject Assessment are required
in each certification area prior to entering student teaching.
Aquatics and First Aid Certification
Exercise and sport science-teaching majors must possess a
current Water Safety Instructor (WSI) and American Red Cross
First Aid or equivalent agency certification prior to student
teaching.
Exercise and Sport Science Major: Exercise
Science Emphasis
(College of Science and Health) — 69 credits
for the Fitness Track, 51 credits for the Pre-Professional
Track.
Core classes required for all ESS-Exercise
Science Emphasis Students (30 credits): ESS 100 (6 courses/1 cr.
each; may include ESS 116), ESS 201, 207, 281, 302, 303, 320,
323, 368, 446.
Fitness Track
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Required Courses (39 credits): ESS 205 and 206, or BIO 312 and 313; ESS 309, 344, 355, 403, 411, 443, 447, 449, 450, CST 260 or ENG 307, and MKT 309.
Pre-Professional Track
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Required Courses (12 credits): ESS 383, BIO 312, BIO 313, CHE 460
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CSAH College Curriculum (9 credits): CHM 104, PHY 104
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Students must complete a minor (or 2nd major) from any college or an additional 18 credits at the 300-400 level outside of ESS (not including internship credit)
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Students must complete at least 40 credits in the 300-400 level range
General Education Requirements
Exercise and Sport Science majors with the
Exercise Science Emphasis are required to take HPR 105.
Students that select the Fitness Track must also take BIO 103 or
BIO 105 or MIC 100. Students that select the Pre-Professional
Track must also take BIO 105, and a second BIO or MIC course not
including BIO 312 or 313 (MIC 100 is recommended), CHM 103, any
psychology course (PSY 100 recommended), any sociology course
(SOC 225 recommended), MTH 145, a second math course at 150
level or higher or CS 101 or CS 120, and PHY 103. Additional
General Education courses must also be selected to complete all
category requirements and to meet the university minimum
requirement of 48 total credit hours.
Additional Program Requirements
Admission
Admission to the Exercise Science Emphasis is
competitive and not all who apply may be accommodated. From
those applying each year, approximately 50 will be admitted into
the Exercise Science Emphasis. Admission and retention process:
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To be considered for admission, the student must have completed at least 30 semester credits, including General Education credits and pre-admission courses (BIO 103 or 105 or MIC 100 and HPR 105) with a grade of at least “C” in each of these courses and a cumulative GPA of 2.75.
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Applications are due October 1 to be considered for admission to the program spring semester or February 1 to be considered
for admission to the program for fall
semester. All candidates must meet academic requirements,
physical fitness standards and professional and personal
qualifications and be approved by the Fitness Advisory Board.
Consideration for selection is based on the following criteria:
a) cumulative and major GPA; b) fitness evaluation; c)
professional site visitations/observations; d) extra-curricular
experiences related to the emphasis; e) writing skills; and f)
interview.
Retention and Advancement
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Once admitted, a 2.75 GPA (cumulative and major) must be maintained and a “C” grade or better must be earned in all required and elective major courses for retention in the program. Students whose GPA falls below 2.75 will be placed on probation for one semester. Failure to achieve a 2.75 GPA (cumulative and major) by the end of the probation semester will result in ineligibility to continue in the program.
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To be admitted to ESS 450 Internship, students must achieve a 2.75 cumulative and major GPA and have successfully completed all program course work.
For complete details regarding application
procedures, contact the Exercise Science Program Director in the
Department of Exercise and Sport Science.
Exercise and Sport Science Major: Sport
Management Emphasis
(College of Science and Health) — 62 credits -
Required courses (59 credits): ESS 115, 205, 206, 320, 407, 410,
421, 432, 445, 447, 448, 449, 450 (12 credits); ACC 221; MGT
308; MKT 309; CST 260 or ENG 307; ECO 320. Electives (three
credits) selected from: ESS 201, 281, 302, 303, 323, 349, 368,
442; FIN 355; BUS 205, 305; MGT 385; MKT 365, 444; REC 305.
General Education Requirements
Exercise and sport science majors with sport
management emphasis are required to take BIO 103 or 105 or MIC
100, CS 101, ECO 110 and HPR 105 to meet prerequisites for
advanced courses and/or for admission to the emphasis. These
courses will also fulfill General Education requirements.
Additional Program Requirements
Admission
Admission to the sport management emphasis is
competitive and not all who apply may be accommodated. From
those applying each year, approximately 30 will be admitted into
the sport management emphasis. To be considered for admission to
the exercise and sport science major sport management emphasis,
the student must have:
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Completed or be “in progress” of completing at least 30 semester credits, including General Education credits and the three preadmission core courses (BIO 103 or 105 or MIC 100; CS 101; ESS 115) with a grade of at least “C” in each of these core courses.
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A cumulative GPA of 2.75.
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Applications are due October 1 to be considered for admission to the program spring semester or February 1 to be considered for admission to the program for fall semester. All candidates must meet academic, professional involvement, and personal qualifications and be approved by the Sport Management Advisory Board. Consideration for selection is based on the following criteria: a) cumulative GPA; b) professional involvement; c) professional site visitations/observations/work experiences; d) word processing and writing skills; and e) interview.
Retention and Advancement
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Once admitted, a 2.75 GPA (cumulative and major) must be maintained and a “C” grade or better must be earned in all required and elective major courses for retention in the program. Students whose GPA falls below 2.75 will be placed on program probation for one semester. Failure to achieve a 2.75 GPA (cumulative and major) by the end of the probation semester will result in ineligibility to continue in the program.
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To be admitted to ESS 450 Internship, students must achieve a 2.75 cumulative and major GPA and have successfully completed all program course work.
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For complete details regarding application procedures, contact the Sport Management Program Director in the Department of Exercise and Sport Science.
Adapted Physical Education Teaching Minor
(Exercise and Sport Science – Physical
Education Teaching) — 24 credits – ESS 231, 233, 430, 436, 437,
439, SPE 424 and EDS 494. Teacher candidates participate in a
variety of adapted physical education clinical experiences (with
students who have disabilities) that are associated with program
requirements and course work in the minor, including student
teaching in adapted physical education (completed during regular
student teaching). Teacher candidates who successfully complete
the minor along with requirements of the physical education
teacher education program are eligible to receive the Wisconsin
Add-On Adapted Physical Education #860 (Early Childhood –
Adolescence) license. In order to receive the add-on license, a
teacher candidate must also be licensed to teach general
physical education (WI #530 Early Childhood – Adolescence).
Additional Program Requirements
Admission
Admittance into the minor requires physical
education teacher education program admission; a grade “BC” or
higher in ESS 231; completion of required written application;
and the approval of the coordinator of adapted physical
education. Admission to the minor can occur during the same
semester of admission to the PETE program or any semester
thereafter.
Retention and Advancement
1. Earn a “C” grade or higher in all minor
courses, except for ESS 439 in which a grade of “B” or higher
must be attained.
2. Maintain a 2.75 GPA in all minor courses.
3. Perform acceptably in clinical education
and all related program requirements.
Concentration in Coaching Competitive
Athletics
(All colleges) — 24 credits (Not eligible for
Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction certification)
Required courses (16-18 credits): ESS 100 Strength Training or
ESS 368; ESS 201, 205, 206, 281, 348, 349, 451 (2-3 credits);
elective courses (6-8 credits) selected from: ESS 130, 207, 249,
302, 303, 323, 348, 410, 451, HED 409, 474.
The exercise and sport science department
incorporates a significant amount of writing through the
required courses instead of identifying particular courses as
writing emphasis courses. Students who complete the ESS major,
including any of the emphases, will fulfill the university
writing emphasis requirement.
+ above a course number indicates a
General Education course.
ESS
100 Cr. 1
Physical Activities
A program of instruction to enhance
participation in physical activities throughout one’s lifetime.
The primary emphases for specific activities may include
acquiring a knowledge base, learning new skills and/or refining
skills, developing components of health-related fitness,
enhancing affective skills. Repeatable for credit. Pass/Fail
grading. Offered Fall, Spring.
+
ESS
104 Cr. 2
Dance Appreciation
This course attempts to develop an awareness
and appreciation of the role of dance in human society through
the study of its purposes, functions and various forms. Offered
Fall, Spring.
+
HPR 105
Cr. 3
Creating a Healthy, Active Lifestyle
This course will focus on the knowledge and
skills necessary for developing and maintaining a healthy,
physically active lifestyle throughout one’s lifespan. Major
issues directly affecting one’s health such as physical fitness,
movement skills and activities, health promotion and disease
prevention, the effective use of leisure and content in various
wellness topical areas will be included. Offered Fall, Spring.
HPR/HP 106
Cr. 2
Introduction to Health Related Careers
Overview of health related professions in the
health delivery system. Course will include educational and
professional aspects of a broad range of health related careers.
General topics will include an overview of the health related
delivery system, health reform, legal and ethical issues, and
professionalism. An interdisciplinary approach will be utilized
to present specific information on individual health related
professions. (Cross-listed with HP; may only earn credit in HPR
or HP.) Offered Spring.
ESS
112 Cr. 4
Fundamentals of Movement
This course is designed to provide an
understanding of the development of fundamental movement skills
and movement concepts related to the elementary physical
education student. Emphasis is placed on attaining knowledge of
developmentally appropriate practices for the elementary
physical education student. This course includes fundamental
movements, educational games, and educational dance. Offered
Fall, Spring.
ESS
113 Cr. 1
Basic Swimming
This course is open to Exercise and Sport
Science majors only. Emphasis is placed on the improvement of
the individual student’s swimming skill. Course content ranges
from the non-swimmer level through American Red Cross
intermediate skill level. Offered occasionally.
ESS
115 Cr. 2
Orientation to Exercise and Sport Science
This course is designed to introduce the
Exercise and Sport Science major to the profession of exercise
and sport science and to give insight into the many diverse
careers that can result from studying the discipline. Background
knowledge of the foundations of the profession and the selection
of a career path that reflects personal interests and abilities
will be the focus. Offered Fall, Spring.
ESS
116 Cr. 2
Water Safety Instruction
This course is designed to cover the basic
components for certification by the ARC including infant and
preschool, Longfellow’s Whale Tales, progressive instruction,
safety training for swim coaches and basic and emergency water
safety. Upon successful completion of this course the student
will be certified to instruct aquatics by the American Red
Cross. Offered Fall.
ESS
117 Cr. 2
Health Related Fitness Activities in Physical
Education
This course is designed to help students start
to understand health-related fitness self-efficacy promotion
through lifetime physical activity applications. Students will
focus on exercise prescription design and goal setting
strategies linked to skill development in fitness related
activities. This activity-based course will focus on fitness
principle applications as they relate to cardiovascular,
muscular strength and endurance, flexibility, and body
composition activities. Pedagogical strategies and the
Personalized System of Instruction model will be introduced for
health related fitness activity integration. Lect. 1, Lab 2.
Offered Fall, Spring.
ESS 118
CR. 2
Introduction to the Physical Education
Teaching Profession
This course is designed to introduce students
to the physical education teaching profession. The course
presents the role that physical education plays in the overall
development and education of children. Students focus on
learning national standards and guidelines related to the
physical education teacher profession. Emphasis is on developing
the ability to describe, discuss and reflect upon issues in the
physical education teaching profession, including student
characteristics, teaching responsibilities, professional
vocabulary and concepts, advocacy, current issues, and
historical factors. Offered Fall, Spring.
ESS
121 Cr. 2
Adventure Theory for Physical Educators
This course presents the concepts of adventure
education including cooperative and initiative games. The
students will learn to use and implement a ropes course as a
classroom for different age groups and diverse populations,
especially as applied to physical education programs. Much of
the emphasis of the adventure theory will be introducing the
teaching and methodology of adventure education. This course
introduces undergraduate students to teaching adventure
education in elementary and secondary physical education
programs in the schools. Offered Fall, Spring.
ESS
130 Cr. 1-2
Officiating Athletics
Provides a general background of the rules,
interpretations and mechanics of officiating athletic events at
various levels of competition. Knowledge in this area may lead
to WIAA certification in the following sports: basketball,
baseball, football, gymnastics, swimming, track and field,
volleyball, and wrestling. Repeatable for credit. Offered
occasionally.
ESS
181 Cr. 3
Introduction to Sports Medicine
An introductory course designed to provide
insight into the areas of sports medicine. Fundamental emergency
care procedures and wrapping/taping techniques are taught.
Students are exposed to athletic training room procedures,
accident forms, maintenance of equipment and use of athletic
training materials. Enrollment in the course is dependent on an
application/selection process. See requirements for athletic
training emphasis. Offered Fall.
ESS
182 Cr. 3
Prevention and Emergency Care for Athletic
Trainers
This course is designed to provide knowledge
and experience in prevention and emergency care procedures.
Students will learn emergency care procedures through
mock practice. They will be exposed to advanced taping
techniques, equipment selection, and fitting, spineboarding, and
receive certification in CPR/AED for the Professional Rescuer
and in First Aid. Lect. 2, Lab.2. Prerequisite: ESS 181. Offered
Spring.
ESS
201 Cr. 1
Safety, First Aid and CPR
Instruction and practice in proper first aid
principles, procedures and emergency care including CPR
training. American National Red Cross Standard First Aid
certification and CPR certification will be awarded to those
students who meet certification requirements. One lecture/lab
for seven weeks. Offered Fall, Spring.
ESS
205 Cr. 3
Human Anatomy and Physiology for Exercise
Science I
This course is designed to cover the structure
and function of the muscular, nervous skeletal, sensory, and
integumentary systems. Emphasis will be placed on the
musculoskeletal system during the laboratory component. Lect. 2,
Lab. 2. Prerequisite: BIO 103 or 105 or MIC 100. Not open for
credit to students who have had BIO 312. Offered Fall, Spring.
ESS
206 Cr. 3
Human Anatomy and Physiology for Exercise
Science II
This course is designed to cover the
maintenance of homeostasis through study of the structure and
function of the autonomic nervous system, cardiovascular,
respiratory, immune, endocrine, reproductive, digestive and
renal systems. Metabolism will also be discussed. It will also
cover metabolism and fluid/electrolyte balance. Not open for
credit for students who have had BIO 313. Prerequisite: ESS 205.
Offered Fall, Spring.
ESS
207 Cr. 3
Human Motor Behavior
This course is an investigation into the
nature of human motor development, motor control, and motor
learning. Topics will be approached from a constraints
perspective, focusing on the interaction among the individual,
the environment, and the task. Lect. 2, Lab 2. Prerequisite: ESS
PE majors must have ESS 112. Offered Fall, Spring.
ESS
209 Cr. 2
Strength Training Clinical I
A course designed to provide practical
experience in the supervision of a strength center. Students
will have the opportunity to instruct proper lifting technique,
assist with the assessment of strength, power and speed, and
learn facility and equipment maintenance. Lab. 4. Prerequisites:
acceptance into strength and conditioning concentration; ESS 205
or 206 (can be concurrent). Pass/Fail grading. Offered Fall,
Spring.
ESS
225 Cr. 3
Introduction to Physical Education Teaching
Methodology
This course focuses on teaching methodology in
physical education. Students will complete observational
clinical experiences at the elementary, middle, and high school
levels. Emphasis will be placed on developing knowledge, skills,
and dispositions related to instruction, management, lesson
planning, assessment, and reflection. Students will complete
Benchmark I for the electronic portfolio process. Prerequisite:
ESS 118 or concurrent enrollment. Offered Fall, Spring.
ESS
231 Cr. 3
Introduction to Adapted Physical Education
This course is designed to introduce future
teachers to the process of teaching physical education to PK-12
students with disabilities. Course content includes general
characteristics of selected disabilities and how these
disabilities impact a person’s movement potential and
performance, the federal and state laws pertaining to the
education of PK-12 students with disabilities, the process of
special education referral and placement of students in the
least restrictive environment, appropriate physical education
teaching methods to use for inclusive instructional settings,
adapted teaching techniques for motor development,
health-related fitness, sport/recreational skills, and aquatics;
and behavior management techniques. In addition, all students
are required participate in the UW-La Crosse Motor Development
Program conducted on Thursday evenings for approximately 25
clinical education hours for the semester. Lect. 2, Lab 3.
Prerequisite: ESS 225 or concurrent enrollment. Offered Fall,
Spring.
ESS
233 Cr. 2
Teaching Methods in Adapted Aquatics
This course focuses on strategies and
techniques for teaching persons who are disabled in an aquatic
setting. Emphasis is placed on program and teacher
effectiveness. Two-hour lab required. Students are expected to
have intermediate level swimming skills. Lect. 1, Lab. 2.
Prerequisite: ESS 231 or RTH 326. Priority enrollment will be
given to students admitted to the adapted physical education
minor. Offered Fall, Summer.
ESS
249 Cr. 2
Youth Sport Issues
An investigation of how youth sport programs
can provide a healthy experience for participants. Concepts
dealing with when to teach sport techniques and the physical,
psychological and social implications of athletic experiences
will be covered. Offered occasionally.
ESS
258 Cr. 3
Teaching Activities I
An activity-based course focused on skills and
knowledge related to team, individual and leisure activities for
children in grades 3-12. There will be two team, two individual
and two leisure activities selected from the following
activities: team (soccer, basketball, ultimate frisbee, field
games speedball, speedaway, gator ball), individual (badminton,
bowling), leisure (yoga, pilates, fitness walking) Prerequisite:
ESS 225. Offered Fall, Spring.
ESS/PSY/WGS 259
Cr. 1
Girls and Women in Sport
An introduction to the involvement of girls
and women with sport. Topics include a historical perspective on
women’s sport participation, cultural images of women athletes,
physiological and psychological benefits of sport participation
as well as negative correlates, teaching and coaching
implications of current research, Title IX, and
recreation/leisure approaches to physical activity.
(Cross-listed with PSY and WGS; may only earn credit in ESS,
PSY, or WGS.) Offered occasionally.
ESS
261 Cr. 2
Educational Gymnastics
This course prepares the student to safely
plan and conduct an educational gymnastics curriculum through
the study of jumping and landing, balance, hanging and swinging,
and rolling and transfer of weight activities. Emphasis is on
appropriate progressions, safety procedures, proper mechanics,
and sequencing of skills, methodology, fitness and games within
a gymnastics environment and error analysis on a variety of
gymnastics apparatus. Course will include 4-6 clinical hours
with school children. Lect. 1, Lab 2. Prerequisite: ESS 112.
Offered Fall, Spring.
ESS
281 Cr. 2
Prevention and Care of Athletic Injuries
Gives students who are interested in
inter-scholastic athletics part of the necessary background to
become a qualified coach or director. This course includes:
common injuries occurring as a result of participating in
athletics and physical education activities; procedures and
techniques in the prevention and care of injuries; and the
understanding of the coaches’ and teachers’ roles in the care of
injuries. Prerequisites: ESS 201 and 205. Offered Fall, Spring.
ESS
286 Cr. 2
Athletic Training Clinical I
A course designed to provide clinical
experiences in an athletic training setting. Students will have
the opportunity to gain competency in skills that have been
previously instructed and practiced in classroom and laboratory
settings. Prerequisites: ESS 181; acceptance to the athletic
training program. Offered Fall.
ESS
287 Cr. 2
Athletic Training Clinical II
A course designed to provide clinical
experiences in an athletic training setting. Students will have
an opportunity to gain competency in upper extremity evaluation
skills, and management of pathologies of the upper extremity,
trunk/thorax and the head and neck that are common in athletics.
Prerequisite: ESS 286. Offered Spring.
ESS
302 Cr. 3
Physiology of Exercise
Applied physiology: a study of how normal
physiological function (homeostasis) is altered, and
subsequently restored, in response to various forms of stress
(exercise and training). Lect. 2, Lab 2. Prerequisites: BIO 103
or 105; a grade of “C” or better in ESS 206 or BIO 313. Offered
Fall, Spring.
ESS
303 Cr. 2-3
Biomechanics
Biomechanics emphasizes the investigation and
application of mechanical principles to the study of human
motion and the motion of sport objects. Students will learn
systematic approaches for the qualitative and quantitative
analysis of the human body as it engages in motor activities.
Laboratory sessions are required for students that select the
three-credit option. Prerequisite: grade of “C” or better in ESS
205 or BIO 312. Recommended: MTH 150, 151, or 207. Offered Fall,
Spring.
ESS
309 Cr. 2
Strength Training Clinical II
A course designed to provide experience in the
supervision of a strength center. Students will have the
opportunity to instruct proper lifting technique, assess
strength, power and speed, maintain the strength facility, and
assist with the design of lifting and conditioning programs. Lab
4. Prerequisite: ESS 209. Pass/Fail grading. Offered Fall,
Spring.
ESS
310 Cr. 2
Teaching Outdoor Activities in Physical
Education
This course will focus on teaching physical
educators how to implement outdoor activities as part of the
K-12 physical education curriculum. Included are such activities
as hiking, backpacking, climbing, skiing, primitive camping,
canoeing, snowshoeing, and biking. Common pedagogical knowledge
and skills which cut across activities will be emphasized.
Students will participate in the scope and sequence for skill
development in at least two outdoor activities, and plan the
scope and sequence for one additional outdoor activity. Open to
exercise and sport science majors only. Lect. 4, Lab. 1.
Prerequisites: ESS 121, 225. Offered Fall, Spring.
ESS
320 Cr. 3
Field Experience in Exercise Science or Sport
Management
Practical experience in an exercise science
and/or sports management setting or formal observation in a
clinical setting. Experiences provided may include: sports event
facilitation, budget preparation and monitoring, preparing
contracts, checking eligibility, marketing and promotion,
exercise leadership, assisting with fitness assessment and
exercise prescription. Prerequisite: acceptance into the ESS
major — Exercise Science or Sport Management Emphasis.
Repeatable for credit — maximum six. Offered Fall, Spring and
Summer.
ESS
321 Cr. 2
Evaluation in Health Education and Physical
Education
An introductory course in the meaning and
application of measurement, tests, elementary statistical
procedures and evaluation in physical education. Prerequisite:
admission into teacher education program.
ESS
322 Cr. 4
Elementary Methods, Assessment and Clinical
in Physical Education
A junior level pedagogy course focused on
developmentally appropriate methodology and assessment for the
elementary physical education setting. Emphasis is placed on
developing the capability to apply an understanding of planning
for learning for the K-5 student. This course includes
completion of a clinical experience in the elementary physical
education setting. Lect. 3, Lab. 2. Prerequisites: ESS 207 or
concurrent enrollment; admission to the physical education
teacher education program. Offered Fall, Spring.
ESS
323 Cr. 3
Nutrition and Sport
Basic principles of human nutrition and
nutritional needs for athletes and/or active populations. Issues
discussed include ergogenic aids, carbohydrate
loading/manipulation, eating disorders, and protein
supplementation. Practical application will include dietary
analysis and composition for people in various activities and
conditions. Prerequisite: ESS 302 or NUT 200. Offered Fall,
Spring.
ESS
324 Cr. 1-3
Independent Study in Exercise and Sport
Science
Provides students with supervised study in a
specific area of interest in their exercise and sport science
academic program. Prerequisite: consent of instructor and
department chair. Repeatable for credit — maximum nine credits
or maximum of three courses. Offered Fall, Winter, Spring and
Summer.
ESS
325 Cr. 4
Secondary Methods, Assessment and Clinical in
Physical Education
A junior level pedagogy course focused on
developmentally appropriate methodology and assessment for the
secondary physical education setting. Emphasis is placed on
developing the capability to apply an understanding of planning
for learning for the 6-12 student. This course includes
completion of a clinical experience in the secondary physical
education setting. Prerequisite: admission into the physical
education teacher education program. Lect. 3, Lab. 2.
Prerequisite: ESS 207. Offered Fall, Spring.
ESS
326 Cr. 2
Clinical Experience in Teaching Physical
Education II
Students will practice teaching with close
supervision of both the university instructor and the
elementary/middle school cooperating teacher. The students will
learn to use objective analysis instruments, videotaping,
computer analysis techniques, and intervention processes.
Students will have a minimum of 48 hours of public school
clinical experiences. Must be taken concurrently with ESS 321,
322, 325. Prerequisite: admission into teacher education.
ESS
327 Cr. 2
Physical Education for the Elementary
Classroom Teacher
Students participate in lecture and laboratory
experiences to gain and practice skills in teaching elementary
physical education. Applied teaching experience occurs at a
local school allowing for implementation of appropriate skill
progression, movement education management and a variety of
curriculum options. Lect. 1, Lab. 2. Prerequisites: EFN 210 and
CI 211. For elementary education majors only. Offered
occasionally.
ESS
344 Cr. 3
Introduction to Fitness Assessment
The purpose of this course is to review the
clinical and diagnostic approach to cardiovascular anatomy,
physiology and pathophysiology, and to provide basic knowledge
in evaluation, methodology and interpretation of fitness
testing. Areas of emphasis will be population characteristics,
participant screening and referral process, alternatives of
fitness assessment and exercise prescription. Lect. 2, Lab. 2.
Prerequisites: ESS 302; acceptance into the ESS major — fitness
emphasis. Offered Fall, Spring.
ESS
348 Cr. 2
Theory of Coaching (specific sports as
listed)
Theory of coaching specific competitive
sports. Coaching and directing youth, club, inter-scholastic and
intercollegiate sports programs. Theory of coaching the
following sports will be offered on a rotational basis:
baseball/softball, basketball, football, gymnastics, soccer,
swimming and diving, tennis, track and field/cross country,
volleyball, and wrestling. Prerequisites: junior standing; a
competitive background in and fundamental knowledge of the sport
is HIGHLY recommended. Repeatable for credit — maximum four.
Offered Fall, Spring.
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.
Offered Fall, Spring.
ESS
355 Cr. 3
Methods of Exercise Leadership
This course will cover the methodology of
developing, teaching and leading sound exercise workouts for all
levels of physiological fitness and for individual needs. Lect.
2, Lab 2. Prerequisites: ESS 302, 303; acceptance into the ESS
major — fitness emphasis. Offered Fall, Spring.
ESS
367 Cr. 3
Teaching Activities II
An activity-based course focused on movement
skills as they relate to children in grades 3-12 within team,
individual and leisure activities. The main purpose is for the
students to develop the knowledge of the basic skills and
progressions related to each activity. There will be two team,
two individual, and two leisure activities selected from, but
not limited to, the following activities: team (softball,
volleyball, team handball, flag football, ultimate frisbee),
individual (golf, tennis), leisure (archery, cardio kickboxing,
inline skating). Lab 6. Prerequisite: admission to the physical
education teacher education program. Offered Fall, Spring.
ESS
368 Cr. 3
Strength Training Techniques and Programs
This course is designed to provide the student
with a working knowledge of proper lifting and spotting
technique, an understanding of the various types of equipment
and modes of strength training, basic program design and
implementation for special populations, and weight training for
performance. Students will be taught to design and individualize
a strength training program. Prerequisites: ESS 205 and 206 or
BIO 312 and BIO 313; ESS 100 Strength Training recommended.
Offered Fall, Spring.
ESS
378 Cr. 4
Musculoskeletal Assessment of the Lower Body
This course is designed for individuals
seeking certification from the Board of Certification (BOC).
Content addresses observation and evaluation techniques for
musculoskeletal injuries to and conditions of the lower body.
Students must integrate anatomical structures and physiological
principles to provide a basis for critical decision-making in an
injury management environment. Lect. 3, Lab 2. Prerequisites:
ESS 286 and 379. Offered Spring.
ESS
379 Cr. 4
Musculoskeletal Assessment of the Upper Body
This course is designed for individuals
seeking certification from the Board of Certification (BOC).
Content addresses observation and evaluation techniques for
musculoskeletal injuries to and conditions of the upper body.
Students must integrate anatomical structures and physiological
principles to provide basis for critical decision-making in an
injury management environment. Lect. 3, Lab 2. Prerequisites:
ESS 181; admission to the athletic training program. Offered
Fall.
ESS
383 Cr. 3
Clinical Pathology for Exercise Science
Course designed to introduce students to the
pathology of injuries and illnesses of the body systems. Topics
included are categorized into physiological responses to trauma,
disease, inflammatory responses and autoimmune/immunodeficiency
responses to various diseases. Prerequisite: acceptance to the
ESS-Exercise Science Emphasis or Athletic Training program.
Offered Fall, Spring, Summer.
ESS
386 Cr. 2
Athletic Training Clinical III
A course designed to provide clinical
experience in an athletic training setting. Students will have
an opportunity to gain competency in lower extremity evaluation
skills, and management of pathologies of the lower extremity
that are common in athletics. Prerequisite: ESS 287. Offered
Fall.
ESS
387 Cr. 2
Athletic Training Clinical IV
A course designed to provide clinical
experience in an athletic training setting. Students will have
an opportunity to gain competency in utilization of therapeutic
modalities for the management of pathologies that are common in
athletics. Prerequisite: ESS 386. Offered Spring.
ESS
401 Cr. 2
Teaching Dance
Theory and methods of teaching age-appropriate
dance activities for students in elementary and secondary
physical education. Emphasis will be on skill progressions,
teaching models and methods, and assessment. Lect. 1, Lab. 2.
Prerequisite: admission into the physical education teacher
education program. Offered Fall, Spring.
ESS
402 Cr. 1
Advanced Activities
A program of opportunities to enhance advanced
teaching knowledge and participation in a self-selected physical
activity. The course will go beyond the knowledge, skills and
strategies that may be offered at the introductory level. These
opportunities may include, but not be limited to, participation
in advanced activity classes offered both on and off campus,
participation in advanced certification programs, intern
teaching experiences in the student’s area of expertise.
Repeatable for credit in different activities — maximum three.
Only one credit counts toward the PETE major. Prerequisites: ESS
321, 322, 325, 326. Pass/Fail grading.
ESS
403 Cr. 2
Advanced Strength Training Applications and
Techniques
This course presents advanced strength
training and conditioning theory and practice. Designed
primarily for students specializing in strength and
conditioning, the course explores advanced periodization models
and their utilization, mastery and analysis of Olympic lifts,
plyometric programming, ergogenic aids (identification, legal
implications, nutritional alternatives,) facility design, and
special population needs. Prerequisites: ESS 302, 303, 368.
Offered Fall.
ESS
407 Cr. 3
Sport Management and Society
This course is designed to provide the
foundation for an understanding of the ethical, social,
cultural, and psychological aspects for the operation of
programs in athletics, sports, physical education and fitness.
The student will be able to identify current social, cultural,
and ethical issues and problems and the potential solutions to
these problems. Pre-requisites: junior standing; admission to
ESS-Sport Management emphasis. Offered Fall, Spring.
ESS
409 Cr. 2
Strength Training Clinical III
A course designed to provide practical
experience in management of a strength center. Students will
have the opportunity to instruct proper lifting technique,
assess strength, power and speed, maintain the strength
facility, design lifting and conditioning programs, and assist
with the supervision and instruction of junior staff members.
Lab. 4. Prerequisites: ESS 302, 303, 309, 368. Offered Fall,
Spring.
ESS
410 Cr. 2
Legal Implications of Sport and Activity
This course addresses the legal aspects for
the operation and administration of sports programs, competitive
athletic programs, and community and commercial fitness
programs.. Prerequisite: ESS 201. Must be accepted into the ESS
major-fitness or sport management emphasis. Offered Fall,
Spring.
ESS
411 Cr. 2
Strength and Conditioning Educator Training
This course is a capstone experience for
students specializing in strength and conditioning. Content
includes exercise physiology and biomechanics, nutrition and
ergogenic aids, testing and evaluation, exercise techniques,
program design, and organization and administration of a
strength and conditioning facility. Prerequisite: ESS 403 or
concurrent enrollment. Offered Spring.
ESS
412 Cr. 3
Issues and Philosophies in Teaching Physical
Education
This course is designed to provide student
teachers with an opportunity for communication and discussed
focused on student teaching experiences. Course emphasis is
placed on development of teaching competencies as outlined by
the beginning teacher standards. Prerequisites: completion of
all course work required to student teach; successful completion
of PRAXIS II exam. Taken concurrently with Student Teaching.
Pass/Fail grading. Offered Fall, Spring.
ESS
421 Cr. 3
Sport Operations Management/Event and Venue
Management
This course is designed to introduce students
to principles and procedures for preparing, planning, operating,
managing, and evaluating event and venue in sports settings.
Students will gain a greater understanding of event and venue
management and the total operation of sports organizations.
Pre-requisites: junior standing; admission to ESS-Sport
Management emphasis. Offered Fall, Spring.
ESS
422 Cr. 3
Teaching Healthy, Active Lifestyles
This course provides the pre-service physical
education student with the pedagogical skills necessary to
promote, advocate for, and empower K-12 students to become
lifelong learners who value physical activity. The emphasis of
this course will focus on health related fitness concepts and
applications related to exercise prescription, nutritional
planning, exercise adherence, and fitness skill development for
students in the K-12 setting. Physical education majors will
also explore curricular and instructional models that promote
and foster health and fitness applications to K-12 students.
Prerequisites: admission into the physical education teacher
education program; ESS 302 or concurrent enrollment. Offered
Fall, Spring.
ESS
423 Cr. 2
Individual and Social Factors in Physical
Activity
This course provides the essential theoretical
foundations and practical applications of the psychological
concepts involved in living a physically active lifestyle.
Content will include working with individuals on motivation,
anxiety/ stress reduction, self concepts, and character
development; working with groups for cohesion, cooperation and
competition, conflict resolution, and goal achievement; and
development of personal skills and knowledge to achieve desired
goals in physical activity environments. Prerequisite: admission
to an exercise and sport science major program. Offered Fall,
Spring.
ESS
424 Cr. 4
Curriculum Development and Administration of
Elementary/Secondary Physical Education Programs
Senior level experience designed to provide an
understanding of the curriculum development process through
application. Selection of activities based on national and state
standards, community resources, growth and developmental
characteristics and facilities. Includes content and experiences
related to PK-12 program development including scope and
sequence, program evaluation, scheduling, advocacy activity and
co-curricular/outside school activities. The administrative
component will include principles related to gender equity, risk
management, budgeting,
collaboration, and program accountability.
Prerequisites: admission into the physical education teacher
education program; senior standing. Offered Fall, Spring.
ESS
430/530
Cr. 4
Disability and Physical Activity Implications
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 adapted physical education minor or graduate
program are given priority enrollment, Prerequisite: ESS 231 or
RTH 326. Offered Fall.
ESS
432 Cr. 3
Financial Aspects of Sport
This course is designed to study financial
management principles including budget development, fundraising,
and economic impact for use in the administration of sport and
athletic programs. In addition, emphasis will be placed on
sources of revenue and expense for sport organizations and their
use in sport management. The student will understand why budget
and finance in sport is a critical component of all sports
related industries. Prerequisites: junior standing; admission to
ESS-Sport Management emphasis. Offered Fall, Spring.
ESS
435/535
Cr. 2
Sports for Persons with Disabilities
This course provides an introduction to
appropriate instruments and testing strategies necessary for
assessing the gross motor development and health-related
physical fitness levels of persons with disabilities. Students
learn how to administer, interpret, and use the results of motor
assessments to develop individualized education program plans
that are utilized in either adapted or general physical
education programs for students with disabilities. Prerequisite:
ESS 231. Priority enrollment will be given to students admitted
to the adapted physical education minor. Offered occasionally.
ESS
436/536
Cr. 3
Assessment and Program Evaluation in Adapted
Physical Education
This course provides an introduction to
appropriate instruments and testing strategies necessary for
assessing the gross motor development and health-related
physical fitness levels of persons with disabilities. Students
learn how to administer, interpret, and use the results of motor
assessments to develop individualized education program plans
that are utilized in either adapted or general physical
education programs for students with disabilities. Priority
enrollment will be given to students admitted to the adapted
physical education minor. Prerequisite: ESS 231. Offered Spring
and Summer.
ESS
437/537
Cr. 3
Teaching and Service Delivery Models in
Adapted Physical Education
This course focuses on adapted physical
education teaching strategies and service delivery models in
PK-12 settings. Instructional programming and best practices in
early childhood, elementary, middle/secondary, and transitional
programs for students with disabilities in adapted physical
education are covered. Emphasis is on collaboration among
professional service providers such as special educators,
regular physical educators, and related service personnel. (e.g.
occupational, physical, and recreational therapists), as well as
health and other community agency staff. School psychology
visits and practical teaching are included, along with guest
presentations on related disciplines and program. Prerequisite:
admission to the adapted physical education minor. Offered Fall,
Spring.
ESS
439 Cr. 3
Teaching Methods and Internship in Adapted
Physical Education
Students are provided practical teaching and
supervision opportunities to enhance their skills in planning,
implementing, and evaluating adapted physical education programs
for children and youth with a variety of disabilities. Emphasis
is also placed on effective staff collaboration and consultation
as well as teacher and program supervision. A Thursday evening
laboratory is required during fall and spring semesters. Lect.
2, Lab 3. Prerequisites: three of the following courses: ESS
233, 430, 436, 437. Offered Fall, Spring.
ESS
442 Cr. 2
Aging and Physical Activity
The course will explore why and how physical
activity must change to meet the modifications that occur to the
human body with aging. The physiological and psychological
status of an aging population will be presented, along with
suggestions to address the physical activity needs of this
growing group. Practical experience in both on and off campus
sites. Prerequisites: ESS 302; must be accepted into ESS
major-fitness emphasis or have a declared emphasis in
gerontology. Offered Fall, Spring.
ESS
443 Cr. 3
Fitness Across the Lifespan
This course will explore why and how physical
activity must change to meet the modifications that occur in the
human body as it matures from childhood to older adulthood.
Students will address the principles and procedures for
designing physical fitness experiences for all ages. Lecture,
practice, and field experiences are included. Prerequisites: ESS
302, 303; acceptance into the ESS Exercise Science emphasis or
have a declared emphasis in Gerontology. Offered Fall, Spring.
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.
Prerequisite: acceptance to sport management emphasis or ESS
graduate program. Offered Fall, Spring.
ESS
446 Cr. 3
Current Research and Trends in Exercise
Science
A lecture/discussion-based course in which
relevant and current research and industry trends are thoroughly
reviewed and analyzed. Students are encouraged to take this
course near the end of their careers as undergraduate students
in the ESS-Exercise Science emphasis. Prerequisite: accepted in
the ESS-Exercise Science Emphasis. Offered Fall, Spring.
ESS
447 Cr. 3
Administration in Fitness and Sport
The course will cover principles of
administrative theory and practice in the fitness and sport
industry, including general administrative functions, public
relations, personnel, budget and finance, facility management,
and evaluation techniques. Prerequisite: acceptance into the ESS
major — either fitness emphasis or sport management emphasis.
Offered Fall, Spring.
ESS
448 Cr. 3
Promotion and Development of Fitness and
Sport Programs
This course will provide understanding of and
skill in the promotion process as it relates to advertising and
public relations activities for the operation of programs in
sport, physical education and fitness. Primary focus will be on
the application of promotion principles to specific sport
scenarios. Prerequisites: MKT 309; MGT 308; must be accepted
into the ESS major-fitness or sport management emphasis. Offered
Fall, Spring.
ESS
449 Cr. 1
Seminar in Fitness/Sports Management
An in-depth orientation to the required senior
internship experience. Required course to be taken one semester
prior to internship. Prerequisites: GPA of 2.75 (cumulative and
major); acceptance into the ESS major-fitness or sport
management emphasis; senior standing. Offered Fall, Spring.
ESS
450 Cr. 8 or 12
Exercise and Sport Science Internship
The internship is designed to be a terminal
experience for students majoring in fitness or sport management
(12 credits) emphases and athletic training (eight credits) with
an intensive supervised practical work experience.
Prerequisites: fitness/sport management: all course work for the
appropriate major must be completed; a minimum cumulative and
emphasis GPA of 2.75; athletic training: ESS 484. Pass/Fail
grading for all emphases. Offered Fall, Spring, Summer.
ESS
451 Cr. 2-3
Practicum in Athletic Coaching
The practicum in athletic coaching is designed
to be a terminal experience for students completing the
concentration in Coaching Competitive Athletics. Students will
be placed with department approved university or public/private
school athletic teams to obtain practical coaching experience in
the sport(s) of their choice. The practicum experience will be
supervised by coaches of the assigned team and the director of
the concentration in coaching competitive athletics.
Prerequisite: completion of requirements in coaching
concentration with the exception of ESS 368 and 404 and elective
credits. Repeatable for credit in different sport(s) — maximum
six. Pass/Fail grading. Offered Fall, Spring.
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. Offered
occasionally.
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. Offered occasionally.
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. Offered Fall, Spring.
ESS
481 Cr. 4
Therapeutic Modalities for Athletic Training
Introduction to the principles and therapeutic
modalities used in the treatment of musculoskeletal injuries and
to conditions and the role of rehabilitation in athletic
training. Course is designed for students interested in taking
the certification examination from the Board of Certification
(BOC). Lect. 3, Lab. 2. Prerequisites: ESS 287 and 378. Offered
Fall.
ESS
483 Cr. 3
Administration of Athletic Training Programs
A study and analysis of administrative
policies involved in the management of an efficient athletic
training program. Course is designed to provide information in
program and strategic planning, evaluation of plans, record
keeping, facility design and planning, budgeting and purchasing,
inventory control, management of human resources, and governance
structures in athletic training. Prerequisites: ESS 387 and 484.
Offered Fall.
ESS
484 Cr. 4
Rehabilitation Techniques for Athletic
Trainers
This course covers the knowledge and skills
needed in the rehabilitation of musculoskeletal injuries and
conditions seen by athletic trainers. Rehabilitation strategies
are designed to utilize rehabilitation principles and functional
activities to prepare patients for safe return to activity.
Lect. 3, Lab. 2. Prerequisites: ESS 386 and 481. Offered Spring.
ESS
485 Cr. 3
Current Readings and Research in Athletic
Training
This course is designed to give students an
overview of the research process in athletic training. Emphasis
will be placed on the importance of building a research base in
athletic training, the basics of developing a research study,
protecting human subjects, presenting and publishing data,
manuscripts review, and fundamentals of grant writing. Students
will also review and discuss current published research in the
field and give presentations pertaining to special topics not
included in regular course work. Prerequisites: ESS 483 and 486.
Offered Spring.
ESS
486 Cr. 2
Athletic Training Clinical V
A course designed to provide clinical
experience in an athletic training setting. Students will have
an opportunity to gain competency in rehabilitation and
management of pathologies that are common in athletics.
Prerequisite: ESS 387. Offered Fall.
ESS
499 Cr. 3
Seminar in Physical Education
The provision of intensified experiences in
the solution of some individual or group problem. The
utilization of some rudimentary research techniques receive
marked attention, including the formulation of hypotheses, the
design of study, the collection, analysis, and interpretation of
data. Prerequisite: open to students of “honor” quality having
senior class standing; a minimum 2.75 grade point average will
be required. Offered occasionally.