Catalog 2021-2022

ESC - Exercise Science

ESC 105 Biokinetics and Conditioning

Involves testing, designing and implementing a personal physical fitness program. Emphasis is on developing and implementing personal fitness programs that include cardiorespiratory endurance, muscular strength and endurance, flexibility and body composition.

Credit Hours: 2

ESC 110 Introduction to Exercise Science and Sport Studies

An introduction to the exercise science profession, including the objectives, structure, history, philosophy and biological aspects of physical education and their field applications.

Credit Hours: 2

ESC 150 Comprehensive First Aid/CPR/AED

This course provides the knowledge and practical skills necessary to help sustain life and minimize the consequences of injury or sudden illness until advanced medical personnel arrive. Students develop an awareness of safety and emergency response planning in the worksite and community. Topics include CPR with AED training, prevention of infectious disease transmission, trauma care, sudden illness care, environmental hazards care and emergency response planning. American Red Cross Certifications in Adult/Child/Infant CPR with AED and Responding to Emergencies First Aid may be earned. Lab fees for certification required.

Credit Hours: 2

ESC 151 Swimming

Develops fundamental skills and methods for teaching swimming and water safety.

Credit Hours: 1

ESC 200 Methods of Teaching Tennis

Covers methods and procedures for teaching tennis. May be used toward professional activities requirement of Exercise and Recreation Leadership concentration.

Credit Hours: 1

ESC 202 Outdoor Education

An interdisciplinary approach to education in the outdoors, combining lectures, observations, field investigations and practical experiences in camping, canoeing, fish and wildlife management, environmental control and other concomitants of the outdoors. Two hours may be used toward professional activities requirement of Exercise and Recreation Leadership concentration.

Credit Hours: 4

ESC 240 Lifetime Sports

Covers methods of teaching the recreational sports of archery, badminton and golf. May be used toward professional activities requirement of Exercise and Recreation Leadership concentration.

Credit Hours: 2

ESC 280 Adult Fitness

A comprehensive discussion of corporate fitness that stresses fitness testing, prescriptive fitness programs and the role of fitness centers in the corporate/community structure.

Credit Hours: 3

ESC 296 Independent Study in Exercise Science

A course offered at the discretion of the Health Sciences and Human Performance Department. By permission of instructor and department chair. May include a practicum. May be taken for variable credit.
Credit Hours: 1-8

ESC 299 Special Topics in Exercise Science

A course offered at the discretion of the Health Sciences and Human Performance Department. Subjects may focus on exercise science topics of current interest in the field or a topic that is of interest to a particular group of students.
Credit Hours: 3-4

ESC 301 Sport and Exercise Psychology

This is an elective course that will appeal to students who are interested in learning about human behavior during sports and exercise. It examines what motivates us, frightens us, angers us and affects our performance of physical activity or sport. Strategies for improving competitive skills, dealing with competitive pressure, maximizing performance and promoting emotional and cognitive health and well-being will be explored. In particular, this course will appeal to students majoring in human performance, athletic training, sport management, physical education, and allied health.

Credit Hours: 3

ESC 312 Dance/Rhythmics

A course that prepares students for teaching creative rhythmics, aerobic dance, folk and square dance, line and social dance to participants of all ages.

Credit Hours: 3
(A)

ESC 320 Coaching and Teaching of Football and Wrestling

Focusing on developing and testing skills in participants, as well as officiating in football and wrestling, and examining the psychology of coaching. May be used toward professional activities requirement of Exercise and Recreation Leadership concentration.

Credit Hours: 2

ESC 321 Coaching and Teaching of Baseball, Basketball and Softball

Focusing on developing and testing skills in participants, as well as officiating in baseball, basketball and softball, and examining the psychology of coaching. May be used toward professional activities requirement of Exercise and Recreation Leadership concentration.

Credit Hours: 2

ESC 322 Coaching and Teaching of Volleyball and Track and Field

Focusing on developing and testing skills in participants of volleyball and track and field, and examining the psychology of coaching. May be used toward professional activities requirement of Exercise and Recreation Leadership concentration.

Credit Hours: 2

ESC 323 Coaching and Teaching of Soccer and Field Hockey

Focusing on developing and testing skills in participants of soccer and field hockey, and examining the psychology of coaching. May be used toward professional activities requirement of Exercise and Recreation Leadership concentration.

Credit Hours: 2

ESC 329 Coaching Team and Individual Sports

A comprehensive approach to coaching athletics, including planning, values, psychology, roles and goals.

Credit Hours: 3

ESC 330 Human Development and Motor Learning

A study of human development and motor learning throughout the life cycle, with emphasis on physical growth, the effects of exercise, fundamental motor patterns and developmental skill acquisition.

Credit Hours: 3

Prerequisites

HSC 220 or HSC 230 with a C or better.

ESC 340 Applied Kinesiology

A study of bone-muscle relationships and problems of analysis in human motion as related to the muscular skills in body mechanics and athletics.

Credit Hours: 3
(W)

Prerequisites

HSC 220 or HSC 230 with a C or better.

ESC 371 Prevention and Care of Sports Injuries

Familiarization with the field of athletic training and the basic techniques, principles and theories underlying the prevention and care of a variety of athletic injuries and conditions.
Credit Hours: 3

Prerequisites

HSC 220 or HSC 230 with a C or better and ESC 340. Pre- or corequisities: ESC 150 or HSC 250.

ESC 372 Principles of Exercise Leadership

This course will provide ESC adult fitness and teaching majors with the proper form, mechanics and cues to perform and present fundamental movement skills safely. In addition, majors will learn proper execution. They will also identify and analyze movement errors, and develop appropriate correction and cueing. The basics of assessment, presentation, observation and correction will be applied as students work with individuals and lead groups with the intent of developing motor and fitness skills and routines.

Credit Hours: 2

Prerequisites

HSC 100 and HSC 220 or HSC 230 with a C or better.

ESC 380 Exercise Testing and Prescription

Studies trends in exercise habits, exercise evaluations and the process for clients developing a total wellness approach to living. Students will learn to apply principles of developing a fitness program. Lab fees for personal trainer certification examination required. Current First Aid/CPR certification required for certification examination.

Credit Hours: 3

Prerequisites

HSC 220 or HSC 230 with a C or better (ESC 340 recommended).

ESC 391 Environmental Exercise Physiology and Outdoor Recreation in New Zealand

This on-campus component meets for 7 weeks in the semester prior to international departure; it is linked to a travel course (ESC 391A). Enrollment and successful completion of the on-campus component (ESC 391) is required for travel abroad. Content includes exploration of how environmental stressors impact human physiological processes during physical activity, comparison of national agendas for health and physical activity between the US and NZ as well as professional issues related physical activity leadership, and prevention and mitigation of risk during participation in physical activity.
Credit Hours: 2

Prerequisites

Instructor Permission.

ESC 391A Environmental Exercise Physiology and Outdoor Recreation in New Zealand – Travel Abroad

This is the study abroad compliment to ESC 391. Successful completion of the on-campus component (ESC 391) is required for enrollment in the study-abroad component. Through travel to the host country and with a focus on experiential learning, students examine the physiological contribution to participation in outdoor recreational activities. Ample opportunities to interact with academics, practitioners and students are provided during workshops and seminars in a human performance facilities at the partner institution. Exploration of the host country's culture, history, and landscape is provided during and participation in typical outdoor adventure activities.
Credit Hours: 2

Prerequisites

(1) Successful completion of ESC 391 (didactic) (2) Valid First Aid, CPR/AED certifications (3) Physical and medical capacity/fitness to engage in outdoor adventure activities such as trekking, kayaking, etc. (4) Instructor Permission

ESC 400 Physical Education and Fitness for Special Populations

Examines the special physical education and physical fitness needs of individuals with chronic or functional handicaps.

Credit Hours: 3
(W)

ESC 405 Community Physical Activity Programs

Through didactic and service-learning, students gain hands-on experience in physical activity programming; this includes health and physical fitness assessment, program design, and implementation. Community partnerships are utilized for client recruitment; the client population may change each offering. Students, under the supervision of a faculty member, work directly with a community partner and a client/athlete during the course. Client sessions occur during the scheduled class period, but may be held off campus. Students may be required to submit a background check or proof of vaccinations prior to enrollment.
Credit Hours: 3

Prerequisites

(1) Suggested Pre- or Co-req Courses: ESC 380, ESC 400, ESC 460 (2) Valid adult CPR/AED certification (3) Background check and Proof of vaccinations may be required (4) Instructor Permission

ESC 411 Recreation Leadership and Administration

A study of the organizational patterns and administrative processes involved in leisure-oriented organizations.

Credit Hours: 2

ESC 414 Sports and Society

An analysis of sports from a sociological perspective. Investigates sport theory from historical to modern contexts. Includes a critical appraisal of the expanding literature on the origins, functions and effects of sports in society.

Credit Hours: 3

ESC 450 Tests and Measurement

Open only to junior and senior exercise science majors whose concentration is teaching physical education, and exercise science students whose concentration is adult fitness. A study of the available tests, measurement and assessment procedures for the physical education or fitness instructor.

Credit Hours: 3

Prerequisites

ESC 105 and ESC 110 or HSC 200

ESC 460 Physiology of Exercise

Develops knowledge and understanding of the function and limitations of the organism during exercise.

Credit Hours: 3
(W)

Prerequisites

HSC 220 or HSC 230 with a C or better.

ESC 470 Field Work in Recreation

An instructional program that includes supervised pre-professional practice in approved recreational service agencies. Involves observation and participation in planning, conducting and evaluating at the face-to-face supervisory and executive levels of leadership. Graded on a pass/fail basis.

Credit Hours: 4-6

Prerequisites

Completion of 6 credit hours of professional courses and departmental approval.

ESC 480 Internship in Human Performance

Offers practical experience in health and fitness center programming. Admission by application to the department chair. Students must provide proof of current CPR certification, and may be required to provide individual liability insurance. Graded on a pass/fail basis. This course may be repeated for credit for a maximum of 12 credit hours.

Credit Hours: 2-12

Prerequisites

Senior academic status and departmental approval.

ESC 485 Undergraduate Research in Human Performance

This course is an experiential education course that focuses on conducting undergraduate research in human performance and working along with a faculty member.  The students will be engaged in project conception, background literature study, methodology, data collection, analyzing results, and possible presentation of research to larger community.  At least 2 hours a week is required for each credit hour.
Credit Hours: 1-8

Prerequisites

Permission of instructor.

ESC 491 Senior Seminar in Exercise Science

The purpose of this course is to provide students with an advanced understanding of how to read, present, and interpret data involved in exercise science research. 

Credit Hours: 3

Prerequisites

ESC 380 and senior status

ESC 496 Independent Study in Exercise Science

Independent Study in Exercise Science - A course offered at the discretion of the Health Sciences and Human Performance Department. By permission of instructor and department chair. May include a practicum. May be taken for variable credit.
Credit Hours: 1-8

ESC 499 Special Topics in Physical Education

A seminar and/or independent study incorporating special issues in the field of physical education. May be repeated for credit.

Credit Hours: 1-4

Prerequisites

Junior standing.

ESC 605 Dimensions of Strength Training

This course provides the student with a comprehensive overview of advanced dimensions and theory of strength and conditioning.  It will cover multiple components of strength and conditioning and how they relate to human performance. The course will analyze acute training variables (exercise choice, order, intensity, volume) on a per training session basis and how they fit within the scope of a training year and career (periodization).

Credit Hours: 3

Prerequisites

Must be a graduate student in the Masters of Science in Exercise and Nutrition Science program or by instructor permission.

ESC 607 Exercise and Nutrition Science Theory

This is a seminar style course in which students investigate and report on nutrition theories underlying sport nutrition and how it relates to human performance. 

Credit Hours: 3

Prerequisites

Must be a graduate student in the Masters of Science in Exercise and Nutrition Science program or by instructor permission.

ESC 615 Physiology and Energetics of Exercise

This course covers, in depth, theories on the physiological responses to exercise in untrained, trained, and athletic populations.  It provides students with an advanced understanding of the role  physiological responses to exercise training.

Credit Hours: 3

Prerequisites

Must be a graduate student in the Masters of Science in Exercise and Nutrition Science program or by instructor permission.

ESC 617 Current Perspectives in Exercise Science

This is an interactive course in which students investigate applications used in exercise science by experts in the field and report on the scientific efficacy and application of these practices.  The course also involves application of theory using various case studies throughout the semester. 

Credit Hours: 3

Prerequisites

Must be a graduate student in the Masters of Science in Exercise and Nutrition Science program or by instructor permission.

ESC 625 Exercise and Nutrition Laboratory Techniques

The purpose of this course is to provide students with a hands on advanced understanding of how to utilize laboratory techniques associated with nutrition and exercise science.  Including but not limited to body composition analysis, ultrasonography, isokinetic, isotonic, and isometric force testing.  Strength and power assessment, as well as a review of important exercise techniques.  

Credit Hours: 2

Prerequisites

Must be a graduate student in the Masters of Science in Exercise and Nutrition Science program or by instructor permission.

ESC 696 Independent Study in Exercise Science

A course offered at the discretion of the Health Sciences and Human Performance Department. Eligible students are in the Masters of Exercise and Nutrition Science program. By permission of instructor and department chair. May include a practicum. May be taken for variable credit.
Credit Hours: 1-8