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Exercise Science: Courses
ES 102 Fundamentals of Wellness
Credits: 3Semester(s): F Sp
Prerequisites: None
Corequisites: None
Type: LEC
Provides information, theories, and practices, which support individual wellness and health promotion on college campuses. Students are participants in an interactive learning environment that addresses key campus health and wellness issues, including: building healthy relationships and healthy communities, alcohol and other drug use, sexual health, nutrition and physical activity, violence and sexual assault prevention, and stress management.
ES 200 Science of Human Movement
Credits: 3Semester(s): F Sp
Prerequisites: ES Major
Corequisites: None
Type: LEC
Introduces the biological and physical bases of exercise responses and adaptations to chronic physical activity in humans. Emphasizes the integrated exercise responses of the body systems. Examination of appropriate exercise principles and concepts is accompanied by critical examination of misconceptions, fads, and myths that pervade exercise and fitness activities. Not recommended for students in their freshman year.
ES 300 Theory of Athletic Injury I
Credits: 3Semester(s): F
Prerequisites: ANA 407
Corequisites: None
Type: LEC
Studies the theory and principles of athletic injury as associated with human performance. Emphasizes the application of scientific principles of human growth and development, physical conditioning, injury prevention, and emergency care, and the understanding of rehabilitative procedures.
ES 310 Exercise Assessment, Prescription, and Programming I
Credits: 2 / 2Semester(s): F
Prerequisites: ES 200, ANA 407
Corequisites: ES 380
Type: LEC/LAB/REC
Two-semester course that examines theoretical and practical aspects of exercise testing, body composition, fitness evaluation, client interviews and education, exercise prescription, emergency procedures, program administration, and management.
ES 330 Lifespan Physiology
Credits: 3Semester(s): Sp
Prerequisites: ES 200, ES 342, ES 380
Corequisites: None
Type: LEC
Focuses on motor development, neural control of movement, learning, and memory throughout the life span, with special reference to pediatrics and geriatrics.
ES 340 Physical Activity for Special Cases
Credits: 3Semester(s): F
Prerequisites: ES 310, ES 380, ANA 407
Corequisites: None
Type: LEC
Analyzes exercise responses, testing and prescription, and adaptation to chronic physical activity in special populations, including cardiac and pulmonary rehabilitation, work hardening, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, diabetes, pregnancy, and others.
ES 341 Critical Analysis of Scientific Literature
Credits: 2 / 0Semester(s): N/A
Prerequisites: STA 119, ES or OT major
Corequisites: OT 346
Type: LEC/DIS
Introduces the principles of critical analysis of scientific literature. Students will learn to access, interpret, and analyze research and review articles and information in oral presentations pertinent to their respective fields.
ES 342 Neuroscience I
Credits: 3Semester(s): F
Prerequisites: ANA 407
Corequisites: None
Type: LEC
Covers fundamental neurophysiology and clinical neuroanatomy of sensory systems.
ES 343 Neuroscience II
Credits: 3Semester(s): Sp
Prerequisites: ANA 407, ES 342
Corequisites: None
Type: LEC
A continuation of Neuroscience I, focusing on clinical neuroanatomy of motor systems and integration of sensory, motor, and cognitive functions.
ES 344 Neuroanatomy I
Credits: 1Semester(s): F
Prerequisites: ANA 407
Corequisites: None
Type: LEC
Available only to students in the Pre-PT track.
ES 345 Neuroanatomy II
Credits: 1Semester(s): Sp
Prerequisites: ANA 407
Corequisites: None
Type: LEC
Available only to students in the Pre-PT track.
ES 370 Biomechanics I
Credits: 4Semester(s): Sp
Prerequisites: ANA 407, ES 380, MTH 121, PHY 107/PHY 151 or PHY 107
Corequisites: None
Type: LEC/LAB
Introduces the mechanical, neuromuscular, and anatomical bases of human movement. Analyzes quantitative and qualitative biomechanical analyses of multisegment motion from the perspective of joint and muscle mechanics, kinematics, and kinetics.
ES 380 Exercise Physiology
Credits: 3 / 0Semester(s): F
Prerequisites: ANA 407, CHE 102, NTR 108
Corequisites: None
Type: LEC
Analyzes physiologic responses and adaptations of the various body systems and structures to acute and chronic physical activity and to environmental stress. Emphasizes cellular mechanisms that underlie these responses.
ES 400 Theory of Athletic Injury II
Credits: 3Semester(s): Sp
Prerequisites: ES 101, ES 201, ES 300
Corequisites: None
Type: LEC/LAB
Advanced aspects and clinical applications specific to athletic injury. Topics include organizational and administrative responsibilities, pharmacology, anatomical evaluations, integumentary disorders, athletic training room procedures, and National Athletic Training Association requirements.
Last time course will be offered: Spring 2009
Last time course will be offered: Spring 2009
ES 402 Exercise Nutrition
Credits: 2Semester(s): F
Prerequisites: ANA 407, CHE 102, ES 380
Corequisites: None
Type: LEC
Examines nutrition for athletes, energy systems for different activities, weight control, ergogenic aids, osteoporosis, and selected health problems among athletes related to nutritional deficiencies.
ES 410 Exercise Assessment, Prescription, and Programming II
Credits: 3Semester(s): F
Prerequisites: ANA 407, ES 200, ES 380, grade above C in ES 310
Corequisites: None
Type: LEC/LAB
Two-semester course that examines theoretical and practical aspects of exercise testing, body composition, fitness evaluation, client interviews and education, exercise prescription, emergency procedures, program administration, and management.
ES 428 Health Promotion, Prevention & Wellness
Credits: 3Semester(s): F
Prerequisites: None
Corequisites: None
Type: LEC
Examines health promotion from a public health perspective, a community and corporate perspective, and in terms of individual behavior change.
ES 429 Internship
Credits: 1 - 12Semester(s): Sp
Prerequisites: completion of all other course and program requirements
Corequisites: None
Type: LAB
Conducted in settings conducive to the development/refinement of skills and abilities related to a professional role, under the guidance of an approved field supervisor and/or university personnel.
ES 442 Applications in Exercise Science
Credits: 1Semester(s): Sp
Prerequisites: ANA 407, ES 310
Corequisites: None
Type: LEC/LAB
Develops basic competencies necessary for the evaluation and assessment of needs, interests, and performance in comprehensive health-related fitness programming in compliance with American College of Sports Medicine guidelines. Provides skills training in the administration and interpretation of standard testing/assessment protocols in both on and off-campus laboratory settings.
ES 443 Critical Inquiry
Credits: 1Semester(s): F
Prerequisites: ANA 407; ES 441
Corequisites: None
Type: LEC
The content of this course is variable and therefore it is repeatable for credit. The University Grade Repeat Policy does not apply.
Competency-based course; emphasizes basic skills in critical analysis and assessment of professional literature pertinent to the exercise sciences.
Last time course will be offered: Fall 2007
Last time course will be offered: Fall 2007
ES 450 Professional Development
Credits: 1Semester(s): F
Prerequisites: ANA 407, ES 310
Corequisites: None
Type: LEC
Facilitates transition from student to intern to entry level professional. Addresses securing an internship, professional development, and searching for employment.
ES 496 Practicum
Credits: 1 - 4Semester(s): Sp
Prerequisites: ANA 407, ES 200, ES 310, ES 380
Corequisites: None
Type: LAB
The content of this course is variable and therefore it is repeatable for credit. The University Grade Repeat Policy does not apply.
Provides an opportunity for the student to gain some practical experience in a field setting. Sites are selected based on the student's career expectations. Arrangements must be made in conjunction with the clinical advisors on faculty.
ES 499 Independent Study
Credits: 1 - 4Semester(s): N/A
Prerequisites: None
Corequisites: None
Type: TUT
The content of this course is variable and therefore it is repeatable for credit. The University Grade Repeat Policy does not apply.
Last updated: Wednesday, 23-Apr-2008 15:42:56 EDT