Exercise and Sports Studies (BS), 4-Year

This class provides first-year students with support and guidance in a variety of skills and practices necessary to becoming a successful college student. The course covers studying and note-taking skills, library and research skills, and making an effective transition from high school to college. The class also features a series of presentations from faculty in various disciplines within the General Education curriculum, designed to introduce students to the various academic possibilities and career paths for majors, minors, and electives. Finally, students in the class will participate in a number of cultural events.
Offered in: Fall and Spring
Prerequisites: None

This course introduces students to the many sub-disciplines of exercise and sports science. An interdisciplinary approach is used to explore the various biomedical and psychosocial dimensions of physical activity, sport and exercise. Students will study a range of topics including links between physical activity and disease risk, as well as the influence of exercise and conditioning on athletic performance, disease prevention, and physical fitness.

Prerequisites: None

This course is designed to familiarize students with the basic aspects of immediate and temporary care of athletic and sports-related injury and illness. Safety concerns regarding exercise facilities and equipment, and risk management are emphasized, along with recognition and care of physical activity-related injuries and illnesses. This course will also stress issues pertaining to professional certification, medical liability and other legal issues present in health, fitness and competitive sports industries.

Prerequisites: ESS-101

This course is designed to analyze the fundamental theories and practices of coaching sports and/or athletics, and to familiarize students with the inherent differences of coaching theory at various levels of competitive and recreational athletics. It includes a study of the psychological and sociological aspects of coaching, the use and implementation of coaching strategies, the organization of practices and games, communication with athletes, fans, schools, parents and the media, as well as the ethics of coaching.

Prerequisites: None

This course is designed to apply principles of human anatomy that will develop into an understanding of human movement as it corresponds to exercise, athletic performance, and injury prevention. Forces that influence the human body, both at rest and during physical activity, will be discussed with emphasis on the principles underlying human movement, muscle physiology and muscular contraction

Prerequisites: ESS-101

This course is designed to explore the relationship between sport, fitness, and various inherent behaviors unique to the sport and fitness industries. The application of psychological theory, research, and practice to sport and fitness settings can contribute immensely to an individual's athletic performance and level of participation. This course seeks to provide a solid scientific foundation to further study the practice of sport and exercise psychology. Furthermore, possessing an understanding of the psychological/mental factors that affect athletic performance in sport,physical activity and exercise is an important skill to possess for the individual practitioners in the exercise and sports studies field.

Prerequisites: ESS-101 or permission of the instructor.

This course gives students the opportunity to gain practical experience in the health and fitness industry and to explore the career options available in the field of exercise and sports studies. Students will research the various career pathways open in the exercise and sports field through both secondary sources and documented first-hand observation within various educational settings, community-based athletic programs, fitness centers, sports medicine clinics, athletic teams or corporate settings.

Prerequisites: ESS-101

This course is designed to familiarize students with the theoretical background and practical applications needed to competently assess levels of physical fitness and markers of athletic performance, and to develop effective and appropriate exercise programs based on individual goals and objectives.

Prerequisites: ESS-201

This course serves to develop in students an intimate understanding of systemic and metabolic physiology within the physically active individual. Students will gain a thorough understanding of various body systems and the acute responses and chronic adaptations that occur as a result of exercise stress. Overall, students will develop a basic knowledge and understanding of the functional limitations of the human organism during exercise.

Prerequisites: ESS-101

This course will covers the basic principles of strength training & conditioning for physical fitness and athletic development. Students will focus on proper resistance training technique; how to strengthen major muscle groups; how to develop speed, agility, and endurance; and how to obtain and maintain a high level of fitness while executing a quality exercise program. Students are exposed to various other methods of strength training and conditioning, as well as theories behind their use.

Prerequisites: None

This ESS internship experience provides students with the opportunity to gain practical, hands-on experience within an exercise and sports studies facility. By agreement of the instructor, student and community internship site, the student will complete a total of 125 hours at a community-based internship site.

Prerequisites: ESS-101

This course provides the student with extensive faculty and peer guidance and feedback throughout a research or community-based internship experience. In addition, this course guides students through the transition from college into the workforce or graduate school. Students are tasked with professional development opportunities, workplace conduct, resume-building, and a host of other tasks designed to prepare them for the next phase of their professional career. Course taken concurrently with ESS Internship.

Prerequisites: ESS-470, ESS-101

This course applies medical terminology including word components (root word, prefix and suffix), medical abbreviations, pathologies and diagnostic tests. Students also learn how to conduct a chart review, interpret admission notes, surgical reports, discharge summaries, and understand the components of a SOAP note.

Prerequisites: None

The course will introduce the student to nutrition science and public health issues related to nutrition. The fundamentals of carbohydrates,protein, lipids, vitamins, minerals and metabolism will be explored. Emphasis will be placed on diet planning and analysis, energy balance and the role of diet and physical activity in a healthy lifestyle and disease prevention. Highlights of current topics in nutrition, such as eating disorders, vegetarian lifestyles and fad diets will also be addressed.

Prerequisites: 1 college level chemistry course.

This two-credit course will introduce the student to the integrated science of nutrition and exercise physiology. The course will explore macro- and micronutrient needs as related to energy demands, cellular function, and growth, maintenance, and repair. Students will explore how optimal nutrition is essential for optimal performance. The course will focus on scientifically sound, evidence-based practice and examine sources of unsound sport nutrition recommendations. Assignments will allow students to gain a greater understanding of the energy requirements of exercise as well as the barriers to increased physical activity. This course consists of two lecture hours.
Offered in: Spring Only
Prerequisites: (DTC-306) or (NTR-325)

This class provides first-year students with support and guidance in a variety of skills and practices necessary to becoming a successful college student. The course covers studying and note-taking skills, library and research skills, and making an effective transition from high school to college. The class also features a series of presentations from faculty in various disciplines within the General Education curriculum, designed to introduce students to the various academic possibilities and career paths for majors, minors, and electives. Finally, students in the class will participate in a number of cultural events.
Offered in: Fall and Spring
Prerequisites: None

This course introduces students to the many sub-disciplines of exercise and sports science. An interdisciplinary approach is used to explore the various biomedical and psychosocial dimensions of physical activity, sport and exercise. Students will study a range of topics including links between physical activity and disease risk, as well as the influence of exercise and conditioning on athletic performance, disease prevention, and physical fitness.

Prerequisites: None

This course is designed to familiarize students with the basic aspects of immediate and temporary care of athletic and sports-related injury and illness. Safety concerns regarding exercise facilities and equipment, and risk management are emphasized, along with recognition and care of physical activity-related injuries and illnesses. This course will also stress issues pertaining to professional certification, medical liability and other legal issues present in health, fitness and competitive sports industries.

Prerequisites: ESS-101

This course is designed to analyze the fundamental theories and practices of coaching sports and/or athletics, and to familiarize students with the inherent differences of coaching theory at various levels of competitive and recreational athletics. It includes a study of the psychological and sociological aspects of coaching, the use and implementation of coaching strategies, the organization of practices and games, communication with athletes, fans, schools, parents and the media, as well as the ethics of coaching.

Prerequisites: None

This course is designed to apply principles of human anatomy that will develop into an understanding of human movement as it corresponds to exercise, athletic performance, and injury prevention. Forces that influence the human body, both at rest and during physical activity, will be discussed with emphasis on the principles underlying human movement, muscle physiology and muscular contraction

Prerequisites: ESS-101

This course is designed to explore the relationship between sport, fitness, and various inherent behaviors unique to the sport and fitness industries. The application of psychological theory, research, and practice to sport and fitness settings can contribute immensely to an individual's athletic performance and level of participation. This course seeks to provide a solid scientific foundation to further study the practice of sport and exercise psychology. Furthermore, possessing an understanding of the psychological/mental factors that affect athletic performance in sport,physical activity and exercise is an important skill to possess for the individual practitioners in the exercise and sports studies field.

Prerequisites: ESS-101 or permission of the instructor.

This course gives students the opportunity to gain practical experience in the health and fitness industry and to explore the career options available in the field of exercise and sports studies. Students will research the various career pathways open in the exercise and sports field through both secondary sources and documented first-hand observation within various educational settings, community-based athletic programs, fitness centers, sports medicine clinics, athletic teams or corporate settings.

Prerequisites: ESS-101

This course is designed to familiarize students with the theoretical background and practical applications needed to competently assess levels of physical fitness and markers of athletic performance, and to develop effective and appropriate exercise programs based on individual goals and objectives.

Prerequisites: ESS-201

This course serves to develop in students an intimate understanding of systemic and metabolic physiology within the physically active individual. Students will gain a thorough understanding of various body systems and the acute responses and chronic adaptations that occur as a result of exercise stress. Overall, students will develop a basic knowledge and understanding of the functional limitations of the human organism during exercise.

Prerequisites: ESS-101

This course will covers the basic principles of strength training & conditioning for physical fitness and athletic development. Students will focus on proper resistance training technique; how to strengthen major muscle groups; how to develop speed, agility, and endurance; and how to obtain and maintain a high level of fitness while executing a quality exercise program. Students are exposed to various other methods of strength training and conditioning, as well as theories behind their use.

Prerequisites: None

This ESS internship experience provides students with the opportunity to gain practical, hands-on experience within an exercise and sports studies facility. By agreement of the instructor, student and community internship site, the student will complete a total of 125 hours at a community-based internship site.

Prerequisites: ESS-101

This course provides the student with extensive faculty and peer guidance and feedback throughout a research or community-based internship experience. In addition, this course guides students through the transition from college into the workforce or graduate school. Students are tasked with professional development opportunities, workplace conduct, resume-building, and a host of other tasks designed to prepare them for the next phase of their professional career. Course taken concurrently with ESS Internship.

Prerequisites: ESS-470, ESS-101

This course applies medical terminology including word components (root word, prefix and suffix), medical abbreviations, pathologies and diagnostic tests. Students also learn how to conduct a chart review, interpret admission notes, surgical reports, discharge summaries, and understand the components of a SOAP note.

Prerequisites: None

The course will introduce the student to nutrition science and public health issues related to nutrition. The fundamentals of carbohydrates,protein, lipids, vitamins, minerals and metabolism will be explored. Emphasis will be placed on diet planning and analysis, energy balance and the role of diet and physical activity in a healthy lifestyle and disease prevention. Highlights of current topics in nutrition, such as eating disorders, vegetarian lifestyles and fad diets will also be addressed.

Prerequisites: 1 college level chemistry course.

This two-credit course will introduce the student to the integrated science of nutrition and exercise physiology. The course will explore macro- and micronutrient needs as related to energy demands, cellular function, and growth, maintenance, and repair. Students will explore how optimal nutrition is essential for optimal performance. The course will focus on scientifically sound, evidence-based practice and examine sources of unsound sport nutrition recommendations. Assignments will allow students to gain a greater understanding of the energy requirements of exercise as well as the barriers to increased physical activity. This course consists of two lecture hours.
Offered in: Spring Only
Prerequisites: (DTC-306) or (NTR-325)

This class provides first-year students with support and guidance in a variety of skills and practices necessary to becoming a successful college student. The course covers studying and note-taking skills, library and research skills, and making an effective transition from high school to college. The class also features a series of presentations from faculty in various disciplines within the General Education curriculum, designed to introduce students to the various academic possibilities and career paths for majors, minors, and electives. Finally, students in the class will participate in a number of cultural events.
Offered in: Fall and Spring
Prerequisites: None

This course introduces students to the many sub-disciplines of exercise and sports science. An interdisciplinary approach is used to explore the various biomedical and psychosocial dimensions of physical activity, sport and exercise. Students will study a range of topics including links between physical activity and disease risk, as well as the influence of exercise and conditioning on athletic performance, disease prevention, and physical fitness.

Prerequisites: None

This course is designed to familiarize students with the basic aspects of immediate and temporary care of athletic and sports-related injury and illness. Safety concerns regarding exercise facilities and equipment, and risk management are emphasized, along with recognition and care of physical activity-related injuries and illnesses. This course will also stress issues pertaining to professional certification, medical liability and other legal issues present in health, fitness and competitive sports industries.

Prerequisites: ESS-101

This course is designed to analyze the fundamental theories and practices of coaching sports and/or athletics, and to familiarize students with the inherent differences of coaching theory at various levels of competitive and recreational athletics. It includes a study of the psychological and sociological aspects of coaching, the use and implementation of coaching strategies, the organization of practices and games, communication with athletes, fans, schools, parents and the media, as well as the ethics of coaching.

Prerequisites: None

This course is designed to apply principles of human anatomy that will develop into an understanding of human movement as it corresponds to exercise, athletic performance, and injury prevention. Forces that influence the human body, both at rest and during physical activity, will be discussed with emphasis on the principles underlying human movement, muscle physiology and muscular contraction

Prerequisites: ESS-101

This course is designed to explore the relationship between sport, fitness, and various inherent behaviors unique to the sport and fitness industries. The application of psychological theory, research, and practice to sport and fitness settings can contribute immensely to an individual's athletic performance and level of participation. This course seeks to provide a solid scientific foundation to further study the practice of sport and exercise psychology. Furthermore, possessing an understanding of the psychological/mental factors that affect athletic performance in sport,physical activity and exercise is an important skill to possess for the individual practitioners in the exercise and sports studies field.

Prerequisites: ESS-101 or permission of the instructor.

This course gives students the opportunity to gain practical experience in the health and fitness industry and to explore the career options available in the field of exercise and sports studies. Students will research the various career pathways open in the exercise and sports field through both secondary sources and documented first-hand observation within various educational settings, community-based athletic programs, fitness centers, sports medicine clinics, athletic teams or corporate settings.

Prerequisites: ESS-101

This course is designed to familiarize students with the theoretical background and practical applications needed to competently assess levels of physical fitness and markers of athletic performance, and to develop effective and appropriate exercise programs based on individual goals and objectives.

Prerequisites: ESS-201

This course serves to develop in students an intimate understanding of systemic and metabolic physiology within the physically active individual. Students will gain a thorough understanding of various body systems and the acute responses and chronic adaptations that occur as a result of exercise stress. Overall, students will develop a basic knowledge and understanding of the functional limitations of the human organism during exercise.

Prerequisites: ESS-101

This course will covers the basic principles of strength training & conditioning for physical fitness and athletic development. Students will focus on proper resistance training technique; how to strengthen major muscle groups; how to develop speed, agility, and endurance; and how to obtain and maintain a high level of fitness while executing a quality exercise program. Students are exposed to various other methods of strength training and conditioning, as well as theories behind their use.

Prerequisites: None

This ESS internship experience provides students with the opportunity to gain practical, hands-on experience within an exercise and sports studies facility. By agreement of the instructor, student and community internship site, the student will complete a total of 125 hours at a community-based internship site.

Prerequisites: ESS-101

This course provides the student with extensive faculty and peer guidance and feedback throughout a research or community-based internship experience. In addition, this course guides students through the transition from college into the workforce or graduate school. Students are tasked with professional development opportunities, workplace conduct, resume-building, and a host of other tasks designed to prepare them for the next phase of their professional career. Course taken concurrently with ESS Internship.

Prerequisites: ESS-470, ESS-101

This course applies medical terminology including word components (root word, prefix and suffix), medical abbreviations, pathologies and diagnostic tests. Students also learn how to conduct a chart review, interpret admission notes, surgical reports, discharge summaries, and understand the components of a SOAP note.

Prerequisites: None

The course will introduce the student to nutrition science and public health issues related to nutrition. The fundamentals of carbohydrates,protein, lipids, vitamins, minerals and metabolism will be explored. Emphasis will be placed on diet planning and analysis, energy balance and the role of diet and physical activity in a healthy lifestyle and disease prevention. Highlights of current topics in nutrition, such as eating disorders, vegetarian lifestyles and fad diets will also be addressed.

Prerequisites: 1 college level chemistry course.

This two-credit course will introduce the student to the integrated science of nutrition and exercise physiology. The course will explore macro- and micronutrient needs as related to energy demands, cellular function, and growth, maintenance, and repair. Students will explore how optimal nutrition is essential for optimal performance. The course will focus on scientifically sound, evidence-based practice and examine sources of unsound sport nutrition recommendations. Assignments will allow students to gain a greater understanding of the energy requirements of exercise as well as the barriers to increased physical activity. This course consists of two lecture hours.
Offered in: Spring Only
Prerequisites: (DTC-306) or (NTR-325)