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ES 111 - Varsity Softball Participation (Women)
A maximum of one hour may be applied toward graduation.
Credits: 1 hour
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ES 112 - Varsity Volleyball Participation (Women)
A maximum of one hour may be applied toward graduation.
Credits: 1 hour
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ES 113 - Varsity Swimming Participation (Men and Women)
A maximum of one hour may be applied toward graduation.
Credits: 1 hour
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ES 114 - Varsity Soccer Participation (Men and Women)
A maximum of one hour may be applied toward graduation.
Credits: 1 hour
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ES 120 - Volleyball
Basic skills of power volleyball.
Credits: 1 hour
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ES 130 - Beginning Swimming
Basic water skills for non-swimmers to develop safety and confidence in water activities.
Credits: 1 hour
When Offered: (offered fall only)
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ES 131 - Intermediate Swimming
Development of proficiency in various swimming strokes and forms of rescue and surface diving.
Recommended prerequisite: ES 130. Instructor reserves the right to remove persons with insufficient skill level.
Credits: 1 hour
When Offered: (offered spring only)
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ES 132 - Basic Swimming for Senior Citizens
Basic water skills for senior citizens to gain safety and confidence in water activities.
Credits: 0 credits
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ES 133 - Lifeguard Training
Course is designed to teach lifeguards the skills and knowledge needed to prevent and respond to aquatic emergencies. Course continuation requirement: (1) minimum age of 15, (2) swim 500 yards (200 yards front crawl with rhythmic breathing and stabilizing kick, 100 yards breaststroke, and 200 yards either front crawl with rhythmic breathing and stabilizing kick or breaststroke), and (3) 20 yards front crawl or breaststroke; dive to bottom of pool with retrieval of 10 pound object; swim 10 pound object 20 yards return holding with both hands. Successful completion of all critical course skills and passing required exams with a score of 80% or better could result in American Red Cross certification.
Credits: 2 hours
When Offered: (offered spring only)
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ES 134 - Lifeguard Training Instructor
Course is designed to train instructor candidates to teach Lifeguard Training (including first aid and CPR for the professional rescuer, Community Water Safety, and Lifeguarding Instructor Aide). Course continuation requirements: minimum age of 17, evidence of having completed Fundamentals of Instructor Training course, and successful completion of lifeguard training skills, CPR for the Professional Rescuer Skills, and Lifeguard Training knowledge exam with a grade of 80% or better. Successful completion of the instructor course requirements can result in certification as an ARC Lifeguarding Instructor.
Credits: 2 hours
When Offered: (offered fall only)
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ES 135 - Water Safety Instructor
This course is designed to train candidates to teach Infant and Preschool Aquatics Program, the seven levels of the Learn to Swim Program, Community Water Safety, and Water Safety Instructor Aide courses. Course continuation requirements: (1) minimum age of 17, (2) evidence of having completed Fundamentals of Instructor Training Course, (3) successful completion of tests of water safety and swimming skills and knowledge with a minimum grade of 80%.
Credits: 2 hours
When Offered: (offered spring only)
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ES 143 - Beginning Tennis
Fundamental tennis skills, rules, and mechanical principles.
Credits: 1 hour
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ES 144 - Intermediate Tennis
Instruction in intermediate strokes and strategy applied to singles and doubles play.
Recommended prerequisite: ES 143. Instructor reserves the right to remove persons with insufficient skill level.
Credits: 1 hour
When Offered: (offered fall only)
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ES 149 - Mountain Biking
This course is designed to introduce the student to mountain biking. Aspects of mountain biking for safely climbing, descending, and general trail riding on single track and fire roads will be incorporated. Effective power generation, anaerobic endurance, and aerobic endurance will be discussed. Techniques for special trail condition riding such as traversing fallen trees and climbing or descending over trail obstacles will be experienced. Other topics will include training programs for in-season and off-season (both on the bike and off of the bike), bike upgrades and replacements, and bike maintenance. Student must provide his/her own mountain bike. Instructor reserves the right to request disenrollment if, in his/her opinion, the bike is viewed as being unsafe.
Credits: 0.5 hours
When Offered: (offered fall only)
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ES 151 - Irish Ceili Dance
Activity-oriented course providing instruction in Irish dance history, culture, music, and basic dance skills. Fundamental steps and regional styles provide the foundation for various popular “ceile” (party) dances. Safe warm-up/cool-down practice, cardiovascular fitness, and flexibility are emphasized.
Credits: 1 hour
When Offered: (offered fall only)
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ES 152 - Irish Set Dance
Set dancing is a traditional form of Irish dancing dating from the 18th Century. Originally brought from the continent back to rural Ireland by returning soldiers, this is the ancestor of the American Square and involved groups (“sets”) of eight dancers moving in increasingly intricate patterns to fast music. This is the most popular form of Irish social dance in Ireland and abroad.
Credits: 1 hour
When Offered: (offered spring only)
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ES 154 - Ballroom Dancing
Activity-oriented course providing basic instruction intechniques, terminology, and stylization of ballroom dances. Dances regularly included are swing, waltz, cha cha, foxtrot, and tango.
Credits: 1 hour
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ES 156 - Beginning Tap Dancing
Activity-oriented course providing basic instruction in tap technique, terminology, and choreography at a beginning skill level. Clogging will also be included.
Credits: 1 hour
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ES 157 - Beginning Jazz Dance
Activity oriented course providing basic instruction in fundamental jazz dance techniques, terminology, and combinations. Several jazz styles will be experienced.
Credits: 1 hour
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ES 158 - Aerobic Dancing
Incorporates muscle toning and the development of cardiovascular fitness through the medium of dance. Participants receive instruction concerning flexibility, warm-up, aerobic dance, and cool down routines.
Credits: 1 hour
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ES 159 - Social and Country-Western Dance
Activity-oriented course providing basic instruction in techniques, stylization, and terminology of country-western dance. In addition to line and couple dances, social dance forms of swing, waltz, and Texas two-step are included.
Credits: 1 hour
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ES 167 - Weight Training - Free Weights
Scientifically founded isotonic weight training programs; development of muscular strength, endurance, and flexibility.
Credits: 1 hour
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ES 168 - Weight Training - Nautilus
Scientifically founded isotonic weight training programs; development of muscular strength, endurance, and flexibility utilizing Nautilus equipment.
Credits: 1 hour
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ES 179 - Outdoor Activities
Course is designed to introduce the teaching and supervision of outdoor adventure programming, particularly for children and adolescents. Activities include canoeing, outdoor cooking, and emergency situation management. Some Saturday activities are required. Special course fee applies.
Prerequisite: exercise science major.
Credits: 0.5 hours
When Offered: (offered fall only)
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ES 184 - Beginning Golf
This course is designed to introduce the student to the basic fundamentals of competitive golf. The student will learn proper techniques, rules, etiquette, and scoring. Basic equipment will also be covered.
Credits: 0.5 hours
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ES 185 - Beginning Resistance and Core Training
This course introduces students to basic resistance and core strength training exercising and principles. Participants will learn concepts and techniques of free weights, machine weights, Pilates, and core exercises, among others. Participants will also learn to develop a personalized strength training routine that will assist them in reaching their fitness goals.
Credits: 0.5 hours
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ES 186 - Outdoor Venture Activities
This course is designed to introduce low to medium risk outdoor venture activities that challenge the student’s abilities in a non-traditional setting. Activities can include ropes course work, climbing, rappelling, and orienteering. Saturday labs are generally required. Course fee applies.
Prerequisite: exercise science major.
Credits: 0.5 hours
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ES 189 - Beginning Cardiovascular Fitness
This course provides participants with the knowledge and skills of several forms of aerobic exercise. Participants will also learn how to develop a personalized cardiovascular training program that will improve their overall cardiovascular endurance.
Credits: 0.5 hours
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ES 190 - Introduction to Exercise Science
An introduction to the core components of exercise science including functional anatomy, aerobic and anaerobic metabolism, fitness concepts, and more. Students will also discover what career options are available and through personal development activities discern what careers fit their interests and strengths. Time will also be spent learning and practicing skills related to communicating with clients.
Prerequisite: exercise science major.
Credits: 3 hours
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ES 192 - Microcomputer Applications
The course will guide students through practical, computer-related tasks including database searches, internet sources, advanced word processing, spreadsheets, presentation software, web authoring software, and database software applications. The main goal of this course is to allow students to use computers with greater proficiency in other coursework as well as in their daily life.
Prerequisite: exercise science or communication disorders major.
Credits: 2 hours
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ES 195 - Curriculum and Instructional Models in Physical Education
This course is designed to provide an overview of many current physical education curriculum and instructional models. This course focuses on the development and alignment of curriculum, unit/lesson planning, with state and national standards. Students will understand how curriculum and instruction interact to influence student achievement. This course is a prerequisite for all other courses in the Physical Education Pedagogy track in Exercise Science.
Prerequisite: Exercise science major specializing in physical education and health.
Credits: 3 hours
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ES 200 - Techniques of Aerobic Dance
Provides instruction designed to develop aerobic dance competencies and related health and exercise concepts necessary for analyzing and teaching aerobic dance. Emphasis is on learning through practical teaching experiences.
Credits: 1 hour
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ES 205 - First Aid and CPR
Course designed to teach American Red Cross First Aid, Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation, Preventing Disease Transmission, and using an Automated External Defibrillator.
Credits: 2 hours
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ES 207 - First Aid and CPR Recertification
The purpose of this course is to provide individuals currently certified in American Red Cross Basic Life Support (Adult CPR with AED, Child/Infant CPR) and First Aid a means to renew their certifications. Upon successful completion of the class, students will receive certificates from the American Red Cross for Adult CPR with AED, Child/Infant CPR, First Aid, and Preventing Disease Transmission.
Credits: 1 hour
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ES 211 - Folk and Social Dance
Instruction in beginning and intermediate folk and social dance techniques, stylization and terminology. The unique cultural heritage of a variety of nations will be understood and appreciated.
Credits: 1 hour
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ES 212 - Modern Dance
Introduction in beginning modern dance techniques, elements of composition and philosophy. Basic movement concepts and approaches to creative expression will be studied.
Credits: 1 hour
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ES 214 - Elementary Ballet
Introduction to basic ballet techniques, creative composition, and style of ballet.
Credits: 1 hour
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ES 215 - Intermediate Ballet
Intermediate course to further develop ballet technique, terminology and choreography attained in elementary ballet.
Recommended prerequisite: ES 214. Instructor reserves the right to remove persons with insufficient skill level.
Credits: 1 hour
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ES 224 - Research Methods and Data Interpretation
The purpose of this course is to prepare students to become critical consumers of published work, to understand the basic process of performing research in a variety of settings, and to understand how research contributes to the liberally educated. The course integrates research design principles (variables, validity, etc.) with statistical analysis so the student can see how design and analysis work in concert to answer questions relevant to the discipline. The course emphasizes the development of practical knowledge and skill through guided discovery and group process. The development of technical writing skills will be emphasized.
Prerequisites: ES 190 AND exercise science or athletic training major.
Credits: 4 hours
NOTE: This is a writing-enhanced course.
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ES 235 - Fundamental Movement and Tumbling
This course is designed for exercise science majors planning to teach physical education and elementary education majors completing requirements for certification. This course explores the organization, planning and administration of elementary school physical education programs. Methods of teaching, motivational techniques and safe instruction for all basic fundamental movement and tumbling concepts will be addressed. Identification of growth and development patterns and their influence on student behavior in the physical education setting will also be explored.
Prerequisites: ES 195 and exercise science or elementary education major.
Credits: 3 hours
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ES 236 - Rhythmic Movement and Dance
This course is designed for students interested in elementary education and physical education. The course will provide opportunities for future teachers to practice rhythmic and dance skills during class. Introduction and analysis of basic rhythmic activities and a variety of creative dance activities used to educate children through movement. Skills and activities are designed to inspire movement and create more opportunities for teachers to use movement as a critical teaching strategy for academic achievement. Students will be afforded practical application of rhythmic movement and dance skills and will have the opportunity for hands-on application with both their peers and P-9 students.
Credits: 3 hours
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ES 240 - Marathon Training
The purpose of this course is to help students develop the strength and endurance to participate in a long-distance running event and to foster an understanding of the importance of goal-setting and the psychological aspects of competing in an endurance event. Multiple aspects of long-distance running will be addressed: training principles, the history of the marathon, physiology, injury prevention, sports nutrition, environmental adaptations, the level of preparation necessary to successfully complete a marathon, goal setting and evaluating performance. The class will provide the unique opportunity to apply these principles in the actual running or walking of a marathon or half-marathon event for students who wish to participate.
Credits: 2 hours
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ES 245 - Nutrition for Health, Fitness, and Sport
This course is a foundation course in nutrition and is intended for all exercise science students. It lays a conceptual framework of nutrition principles on which future formal and informal education is based. This course has been designed to enable students to critique their nutritional intake and to distinguish valid nutritional information. The course covers terminology, nutrients, dietary guidelines, USDA Food Guide Pyramid, energy expenditure, food labels, weight management, eating disorders, lifecycle nutrition and disease management and prevention.
Prerequisites: ES 190 AND athletic training, exercise science or health science major.
Credits: 3 hours
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ES 250 - Practicum I
Clinical experience in a physical education or coaching related activity. Desirable options are serving as a teacher aid, assisting in the training room or Human Performance Laboratory, supervisory roles in intramurals, assisting in city recreation programs, coaching youth sports, volunteer assistance in public or private schools, church programs, or summer camps.
Prerequisites: ES 190, junior or senior status, and permission of HES Department Chair.
Credits: 1-3 hours
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ES 256 - Intermediate Tap Dancing
Activity course providing instruction in intermediate tap technique, terminology, shorthand tap notation, and choreography. Funk tap and Irish step dancing will be explored.
Recommended prerequisite: ES 156. Instructor reserves the right to remove persons with insufficient skill level.
Credits: 1 hour
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ES 257 - Intermediate Jazz Dance
Activity course providing instruction in intermediate jazz technique, terminology, and choreography. Additional jazz styles covered include funk, lyrical, Afro-Haitian and Broadway/musical comedy.
Recommended prerequisite: ES 157. Instructor reserves the right to remove persons with insufficient skill level.
Credits: 1 hour
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ES 301 - Theory of Coaching Football
This course is designed to provide a methodology for those students interested in coaching football to organize and implement the total program. Emphasis is on job selection, location, coordination of medical staff and coaches, offensive and defensive schemes, and the kicking game.
Credits: 1 hour
When Offered: (spring only, odd calendar years)
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ES 302 - Theory of Coaching Basketball
Course provides instruction in coaching techniques of basketball, basketball terminology, history, and on the floor instruction in offense and defense.
Credits: 1 hour
When Offered: (fall only, even calendar years)
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ES 304 - Theory of Coaching Track and Field
Investigates the history of track and field, coaching and leadership, training theories and their application, meet management, practice planning and organization, event rules, technique, training, and athlete selection.
Credits: 1 hour
When Offered: (spring only, even calendar years)
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ES 307 - Theory of Coaching Volleyball
Offensive and defensive strategies, practice organization, team drills, scouting, and player management.
Credits: 1 hour
When Offered: (spring only, even calendar years)
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ES 308 - Theory of Coaching Softball
Offensive and defensive strategies, practice organization, team drills, and player management.
Credits: 1 hour
When Offered: (spring only, odd calendar years)
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ES 311 - Theory of Coaching Soccer
Theory and practice in coaching soccer; offensive and defensive skills and strategies; organization and administration.
Credits: 1 hour
When Offered: (spring only, even calendar years)
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ES 342 - Concepts of Biomechanics with Lab
This course investigates the anatomical and mechanical bases of human movement. The structural component focuses on functional anatomy, which includes the skeletal, articular, and muscular systems as they affect movement. Basic kinematic and kinetic principles and their relationship to human movement are investigated. The laboratory section provides hands on opportunities to learn and explore human movement.
Prerequisites: ES 224 and (MATH 186 or MATH 192 or MATH 194 or MATH 198); and exercise science or athletic training major.
Credits: 4 hours
NOTE: This course counts toward the 63-hour Liberal Arts and Sciences (LAS) graduation requirement.
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ES 343 - Movement Neuroscience with Lab
This course is an integrative discipline of human neuroanatomy, neurophysiology and behavioral neuroscience. Emphasis is placed on the basic morphology of functional anatomical and physiological concepts relevant to the organization, execution and control of movement. The integration of sensory and motor systems, learning, memory, and skill acquisition are investigated. Pathophysiological aspects underpinning movement disorders are explored. Within the laboratory component, students will design, implement and evaluate a behavioral neuroscience research project. Movement related research designs will range from simple reaction time studies to complex postural control studies. Other topics include: practice design, kinesthesis, fine motor coordination, tracking, optical impression, and sensory integration/manipulation.
Prerequisites: ES 224 and exercise science major.
Credits: 3 hours
NOTE: This is a writing-enhanced course.
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ES 345 - Exercise Physiology
The purpose of this course is to survey the acute and chronic responses and adaptations of the human body to exercise stress. Emphasis is placed on the practical application of theoretical findings from the research literature.
Prerequisites: ES 224 and exercise science or athletic training major.
Credits: 3 hours
NOTE: This course counts toward the 63-hour Liberal Arts and Sciences (LAS) graduation requirement.
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ES 350 - Practicum II
Clinical experience in a physical education or coaching related activity. Extension of options included in ES 250.
Prerequisites: ES 250 and consent of instructor and HES Department Chair.
Credits: 1-3 hours
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ES 362 - Ergogenic Aids and Human Performance
The purpose of this course is to educate students about ergogenic aids that are used in exercise and sport. Specifically, students will learn about legal (carbohydrate loading, nutritional supplementation, exercise gear) and illegal (anabolic steroids, growth hormone, erythropoietin, gene therapy) methods athletes and exercisers use to improve their performance. In addition, the effectiveness, safety and ethical issues surrounding the use of ergogenic aids will be discussed.
Prerequisites: ES 345 or BIOL 325; exercise science major.
Credits: 3 hours
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ES 363 - Health & Wellness Psychology
The purpose of this course is to develop a basic understanding of health and exercise psychology and its applied application to different client/patient populations. Particular emphasis will be placed on explaining the psychological, social, and environmental factors that influence the adoption and maintenance of physical activity and other health behaviors. This course will also emphasize basic assessment and intervention techniques to promote and facilitate behavior change in a variety of exercise science settings.
Prerequisites: ES 224 and exercise science or psychology major.
Credits: 3 hours
NOTE: This is a writing-enhanced course.
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ES 364 - First Aid and Injury Care
This course is designed to introduce students to the mechanisms, underlying prevention, and care of various injuries and illnesses associated with an active lifestyle. Topics include: emergency procedures, sports nutrition, legal concerns and injury prevention and care. It also includes instruction and certification in the following: CPR for the Professional Rescuer; Standard First Aid; and Preventing Disease Transmission offered through the American Red Cross.
Prerequisites: ES 224 and exercise science major.
Credits: 3 hours
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ES 365 - Injury and Rehabilitation Psychology
The purpose of this course is to develop a basic understanding of injury and rehabilitation psychology and its applied application to working with both athletic and general population clients. Particular emphasis will be placed on explaining the psychological, social, and environmental factors that influence injury susceptibility, reaction to injury, and adherence to rehabilitation. This course will also emphasize basic assessment and intervention techniques to promote and facilitate adherence to rehabilitation in a variety of professional settings.
Prerequisites: ES 224, PSYC 166, AND athletic training, exercise science or psychology major.
Credits: 3 hours
NOTE: This is a writing-enhanced course.
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ES 366 - Outdoor Recreational and Fitness Activities
This course is designed for students in the Exercise Science Physical Education Specialty Track. The purpose of the course is to give students practical application of skills needed to plan and instruct outdoor and recreational activities for P-12 students in physical education. Students will participate in all activities as well as develop and implement lesson plans. Planning will focus on use of Personal and Social Responsibility Curriculum Model and use of Leadership and Team Building activities.
Prerequisites: ES 195 and exercise science major specializing in physical education and health.
Credits: 3 hours
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ES 367 - Sport and Recreation Management
This course is designed to introduce students to the field of sport and recreation management. It should enable students to apply management skills toward other aspects of exercise science such as physical therapy, exercise physiology, teaching and coaching. In this class students will become familiar with management and leadership skills, marketing concepts, financial management strategies, and public and media relations procedures as they relate to health, fitness and sport organizations. Legislation and risk management considerations which impact organizations will also be presented. In addition, students will become familiar with the practical application of these concepts.
Prerequisites: ES 224 and exercise science major.
Credits: 3 hours
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ES 368 - Lifetime Fitness and Conditioning Activities
This course is designed for students in the Exercise Science Physical Education Specialty Track. The purpose of the course is to give students practical application of skills needed to plan and instruct lifetime fitness activities for P-12 students in physical education. Students will participate in all activities as well as develop and implement lesson plans.
Prerequisites: ES 195 and exercise science major specializing in physical education.
Credits: 3 hours
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ES 369 - Physical Activity for Individuals with Disability
Philosophy and role of physical education for individuals with disabilities. Etiology and its implications for setting up various programs for the exceptional along with specific teaching activities and aids are emphasized.
Prerequisite: ES 235.
Credits: 3 hours
When Offered: (spring only, odd calendar years)
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ES 370 - Field Experience in Exercise Science
This course is designed to provide Exercise Science majors with the opportunity to apply career-oriented skills in an off-campus internship setting for a minimum of 200 contact hours. The student must follow the procedures in the application process before enrolling. The student may not be enrolled in more than one additional class during the field experience.
Prerequisites: exercise science major, mandatory attendance at two informal sessions, junior or senior status, consent of advisor and HES Department Chair, minimum 2.0 cumulative GPA, and minimum 2.5 major GPA required. See Department Office or http://hes.truman.edu/fieldexp.asp for complete enrollment procedures.
Credits: 4 hours
When Offered: (offered summer only)
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ES 375 - Independent Studies in Exercise Science
Individualized study in specialized areas of Exercise Science.
Prerequisites: ES 190, exercise science major, and consent of advisor and Department Chair.
Credits: 1-4 hours
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ES 430 - Principles of Coaching
The intent of this course is to develop students’ knowledge and skills for coaching sports. The course is designed to reflect and incorporate several humanistic and social values. Although theory-based, the course is task-oriented for practical application.
Prerequisite: exercise science major.
Credits: 2 hours
When Offered: (fall only, odd calendar years)
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ES 445 - Assessment and Prescription I
Assessment and Prescription I is designed to prepare exercise science students to take the American College of Sports Medicine Health/Fitness Specialist certifying examination by applying previous knowledge of exercise physiology towards properly screening potential clients and patients for health risks prior to exercise testing, conducting professional exercise test assessments, and using the data from these assessments to design exercise and lifestyle interventions to meet the client/patient’s health and/or athletic performance goals. The laboratory portion of the class introduces cardiovascular endurance, muscle strength and endurance, flexibility, and body composition assessments. The lecture portion of the class illustrates how this assessment data would be used to design an appropriate healthy-lifestyle intervention program for children, adolescents, adults, and the elderly.
Prerequisites: ES 345 AND athletic training, exercise science or health science major.
Credits: 4 hours
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ES 460 - Assessment and Prescription II
Assessment and Prescription II builds upon the skills and knowledge acquired in Assessment and Prescription I, further preparing exercise science students to take the American College of Sports Medicine Health/Fitness Specialist certifying examination. Assessment and Prescription II has a greater emphasis on pathophysiology, pharmacology, chronic disease, and behavior modification. Assessment and Prescription II gives the opportunity to acquire greater practical skill in the health and fitness assessment techniques covered in Assessment and Prescription I, but also adds sport skill assessment and the administration of a clinical graded exercise test (GXT) to the laboratory portion of the class.
Prerequisites: ES 445 AND athletic training or exercise science major.
Credits: 3 hours
When Offered: (offered spring only)
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ES 463 - Advanced Physiological Assessment
The purpose of this course is to educate students about advanced laboratory techniques in Human Performance. This class will provide students with an opportunity for hands-on learning of advanced assessment techniques for general health and special populations.
Prerequisites: ES 445 or HLTH 290; and exercise science or health science major.
Credits: 3 hours
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ES 465 - Special Topics in Exercise Science
This course allows a student to pursue an area of academic study that may not be reflected in normal curricular offerings. Specific subject matter and evaluation should be negotiated between the student, academic advisor, and potential instructor. Course content and evaluation must be approved by the program director. Course requirements are at the discretion of the instructor. Must obtain permission from Program Office before enrolling.
Prerequisite: exercise science major.
Credits: 1-4 hours
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ES 470 - Research in Exercise Science
Directed student research in Exercise Science.
Prerequisites: STAT 190, ES 224, exercise science major, and consent of advisor, research mentor, and Department Chair.
Credits: 1-4 hours
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ES 498 - Capstone in Exercise Science
The purpose of this course is to assess students on their ability to apply content and/or knowledge gained from their core Exercise Science courses in several practical settings. CPR certification and portfolio development will also be included.
Prerequisites: ES 445, exercise science major, and senior status.
Credits: 2 hours
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ES 501 - Advanced Exercise Physiology
Fundamental physiological processes resulting from acute and chronic exercise stress. Emphasis is on integrating systems and organs into a functional whole. Laboratories provide experience in evaluating exercise stress by modern methods and equipment.
Prerequisites: (BIOL 315 or BIOL 325), ES 345, and exercise science major.
Credits: 3 hours
When Offered: (offered spring only)
NOTE: This is a writing-enhanced course.
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ES 502 - Social Problems in Sport
The purpose of this course is to critically examine several problems that exist in contemporary American sport. Particular emphasis will be placed on using sociological theory as a lens in which to examine the various social problems identified. Topics covered reflect student interest but typically include race, gender equity, violence, and youth sport. This course will also emphasize the development of writing and presentation skills. The student will be expected to research selected topics and make both written and oral presentations on the researched material.
Prerequisites: ES 224 and exercise science major.
Credits: 3 hours
NOTE: This is a writing-enhanced course.
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ES 503 - Exercise and Sport Psychology
The purpose of this course is to develop a basic understanding of sport and exercise psychology. Particular emphasis will be placed on the psychology of exercise including determinants, meaning, adherence, injury rehabilitation, mood state fluctuations, and pathology. Students will develop a thorough understanding of the role of psychology in the exercise context and be exposed to a variety of techniques designed to facilitate the exercise experience in a broad range of physically active populations. This course will also emphasize the development of technical writing and presentation skills. The student will be expected to research selected topics and make both written and oral presentations of the researched material.
Prerequisites: ES 224 and exercise science, athletic training or pre-MAE major.
Credits: 3 hours
NOTE: This is a writing-enhanced course.
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ES 505 - Advanced Biomechanical Analyses
Students are introduced to the mechanical analysis principle of sport activities. Students will be taught a scientific and applied approach to analysis of human movement.
Prerequisites: BIOL 365, ES 342, ES 224, and exersice science major.
Credits: 3 hours
NOTE: This is a writing-enhanced course.
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ES 506 - Advanced Sport Management
This course is designed to facilitate interdisciplinary learning in the fields of sport and recreation management through the use of applied methods. Students are expected to bring knowledge of marketing, law, organizational behavior and finance to the class. Students will have the opportunity to synthesize their knowledge with advanced concepts in the field of sport management. These concepts will focus on problem analysis, problem solving, risk management, facility management, advertising, leadership and event management.
Prerequisites: ES 367 and exercise science major.
Credits: 3 hours
When Offered: (spring only, odd calendar years)
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ES 515 - Exercise Testing and Prescription
This course is designed to train exercise scientists in the skills of assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation relevant to the development of individualized exercise prescriptions.
Prerequisites: ES 345 and health or exercise science major.
Credits: 3 hours
When Offered: (offered spring only)
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ES 530/530G - Methods of Teaching Team Games
This course is designed for students with background in exercise science or comparable areas who are preparing to teach in the elementary and/or secondary school setting. Instruction is provided in the teaching, performance, analysis and evaluation of selected fundamental skills of team sports. Students will participate in non-traditional and traditional team sports. Students will analyze skills, recognize developmental appropriateness, and understand terms, basic rules and teaching strategies for a variety of team sports.
Prerequisites: ES 195 and exercise science major specializing in physical education and health.
Credits: 3 hours
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ES 531/531G - Methods of Teaching Individual and Dual Games
This course is designed for students with background in exercise science or comparable areas who are planning to teach physical education and health at the elementary or secondary level. The purpose of the course is to give future physical educators practical application of instructional strategies and effective teaching practices in a variety of individual and dual activities (e.g. tennis, badminton, racquetball/handball, track and field activities, etc.).
Prerequisites: ES 195 and exercise science major specializing in physical education and health.
Credits: 3 hours
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ES 532 - Cardiac Pathophysiology
An advanced course in cardiac physiology and the mechanisms of cardiac, pulmonary, and some metabolic disease. Includes extensive work on electrocardiogram interpretation, cardiac pharmacology, and disease intervention programs.
Prerequisites: ES 345, BIOL 325, and exercise science major.
Credits: 3 hours
When Offered: (offered fall only)
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ES 608G - Management of Instruction (MAE)
Management of Instruction investigates the techniques of effective teaching and relationships between teacher and learner. The course is designed to allow the teaching intern in the Master of Arts in Education to gain practical experience necessary for becoming an effective instructor of physical education. The purpose is to provide students with a systematic understanding of how to structure knowledge in physical education.
Prerequisites: ED 389, ED 393, (ED 593 or concurrent enrollment), and MAE: Exercise Science graduate status.
Credits: 3 hours
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ES 650G - Individual Study in Health and Exercise Science (MAE)
Written investigation of a problem within Health, Physical Education, Recreation, or Coaching under the supervision of a faculty advisor. The course is repeatable for up to four credit hours.
Prerequisite: undergraduate major in exercise science pre-education or health science pre-education.
Credits: 1-3 hours
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ESP 300 - Summer Study Abroad in Salamanca
This eight-week program provides language, conversation, literature, and culture instruction by a Truman State University faculty member and the faculty at Academia Mester. Students participate in the culture by living with a host family, by taking part of the many group activities as well as taking trips to various parts of the country. There are two weeks of travel and six weeks of homestay in Salamanca. Twelve credit hours are granted to participants upon completion of all the requirement.
Prerequisite: one semester of Spanish and participation in the pre-departure course.
Credits: 12 hours
NOTE: This course counts toward the 63-hour Liberal Arts and Sciences (LAS) graduation requirement.
NOTE: This course fulfills the Intercultural Interconnecting Perspective of the Liberal Studies Program.
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EUR 301 - Europe in Transition
Europe in Transition is an international study program combining study and field trips related to the economic changes of the European Union, as well as cultural and historical aspects. This is an interdisciplinary program. Participants will have the opportunity to observe the current European transition through special field trips. Cultural aspects and historical sights of the countries will be observed. The group will learn how to travel in Europe. An appreciation and acceptance of cultural differences is necessary.
Credits: 6 hours
NOTE: This course fulfills the Intercultural Interconnecting Perspective of the Liberal Studies Program.
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EUR 304 - Music and Culture (template)
Varies. Past trips have included Austria, Australia, Greece, Hungary, Italy, Ireland, and London. May be repeated for credit.
Prerequisite: successful audition for University Orchestra or Cantoria.
Credits: 3 hours
NOTE: This course fulfills the Aesthetic: Fine Arts Mode of Inquiry and the Intercultural Interconnecting Perspective of the Liberal Studies Program.
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EUR 308 - The Art of History
This course teaches how social, political, religious, and economic power is reflected in the art and architecture of Italy and Germany, and how recurring themes change over the millennia from the foundation of Republican Rome (c.a. 509 BC) through Nazi Germany.
Credits: 6 hours
NOTE: This course counts toward the 63-hour Liberal Arts and Sciences (LAS) graduation requirement.
NOTE: This course fulfills the Intercultural Interconnecting Perspective of the Liberal Studies Program.
NOTE: Some sections of this course are writing-enhanced.
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EUR 311 - Braveheart Meets King Arthur
This course explores how English and Scottish cultural identity has been established, transformed and defended through literature, art and architecture from the pre-Viking period to the present.
Credits: 6 hours
NOTE: This course counts toward the 63-hour Liberal Arts and Sciences (LAS) graduation requirement.
NOTE: This course fulfills the Intercultural Interconnecting Perspective of the Liberal Studies Program.
NOTE: Some sections of this course are writing-enhanced.
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EUR 312 - From Classical to Classicism
From Classical to Classicism is a three-credit study abroad course. The course examines the connections among art, history, and religion over several centuries in Italy. The group of students and professors will examine how social, political, and economic power is reflected in the art and architecture of Italy, and how recurring themes change over the course of the millennia from Rome through the Sixteenth Century. Students will study painting, sculpture, and architecture from the Roman, Byzantine, and Renaissance eras and observe how these changing styles unlock the histories of Italy. In addition to studying art, history, and religion, students will experience modern Italian culture and learn how to travel in Europe.
Credits: 3 hours
NOTE: This course counts toward the 63-hour Liberal Arts and Sciences (LAS) graduation requirement.
NOTE: This course fulfills the Intercultural Interconnecting Perspective of the Liberal Studies Program.
NOTE: Some sections of this course are writing-enhanced.
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FRA 300 - France Study Abroad
This 6-week program provides instruction in French language, literature (emphasis on theater) and culture offered jointly by a Truman French faculty member and the faculty of the Institute for American Universities. Students will also participate in everyday French life by living with a family, engaging in group cultural activities and taking 2 excursions to various parts of the Provence region.
Prerequisite: FREN 220.
Credits: 6 hours
When Offered: (offered summer only)
NOTE: This course fulfills the Intercultural Interconnecting Perspective of the Liberal Studies Program.
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FRA 336 - Study Abroad in France
A five-week program offering language and culture instruction taught by a Truman State University faculty member and the faculty of IFALPES in Chambéry/Annecy, France. Students take courses at IFALPES, live with French families and take weekend excursions. There is a trip to Paris at the end of the program. French is the language of instruction.
Prerequisite: FREN 120.
Credits: 6 hours
NOTE: This course fulfills the Foreign Language and Intercultural Interconnecting Perspectives of the Liberal Studies Program.
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FREN 120 - Elementary French I
Beginning practice in understanding, speaking, reading, and writing French in the context of French and Francophone cultures. Three class sessions plus an additional peer teaching session per week are required. Supplemental work online or in the Language Learning Center is required.
Credits: 3 hours
NOTE: Successful completion of FREN 120 and the continuing course FREN 121 fulfills the Foreign Language Interconnecting Perspective of the Liberal Studies Program.
NOTE: This course counts toward the 63-hour Liberal Arts and Sciences (LAS) graduation requirement.
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FREN 121 - Elementary French II
Further practice in understanding, speaking, reading, and writing French in the context of French and Francophone cultures. Three class sessions plus an additional peer teaching session per week are required. Supplemental work online or in the Language Learning Center is required.
Prerequisite: FREN 120 or equivalent.
Credits: 3 hours
NOTE: Successful completion of FREN 121 fulfills the Foreign Language Interconnecting Perspective of the Liberal Studies Program.
NOTE: This course counts toward the 63-hour Liberal Arts and Sciences (LAS) graduation requirement.
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FREN 220 - Intermediate French I
Study of French structures and vocabulary for comprehension and personal expression. Exposure to French and Francophone cultures. Three class sessions plus an additional peer teaching session per week are required. Supplemental work online or in the Language Learning Center is required.
Prerequisite: FREN 121 or equivalent.
Credits: 3 hours
NOTE: This course counts toward the 63-hour Liberal Arts and Sciences (LAS) graduation requirement.
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FREN 221 - Intermediate French II
Further study of French structures and vocabularly for comprehension and personal expression. Exposure to French and Francophone cultures. Three class sessions plus an additional peer teaching session per week are required. Supplemental work online or in the Language Learning Center is required.
Prerequisite: FREN 220 or equivalent.
Credits: 3 hours
NOTE: This course counts toward the 63-hour Liberal Arts and Sciences (LAS) graduation requirement.
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FREN 222 - Practicum (French)
Independent study course. A course offered to students who want additional practice and exposure to French. May consist of individual work in the Edwin C. Carpenter Language Learning Center, additional work in conjunction with another French class, or participation in the French Immersion Weekend. May be repeated each semester for a total of 4 hours credit. Pass/Fail Grade only. May not be substituted for core requirements.
Prerequisites: permission of instructor and Department Chair.
Credits: 1 hour
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FREN 225 - French Pronunciation
This course is designed to improve students’ French pronunciation through the study and practice of the articulation of French vowels and consonants, elision and liaison, and intonation. Class meets one hour per week lecture, and one hour per week in the language lab. Grading is pass/fail. One hour of elective credit. Does not count toward the French major or minor.
Prerequisite: FREN 220.
Credits: 1 hour
NOTE: This course counts toward the 63-hour Liberal Arts and Sciences (LAS) graduation requirement.
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FREN 232 - French Immersion Weekend
This course allows students to participate in a number of language-intensive activities (games, skits, songs) as well as cultural activities (French, pétanque, French card games, meal preparations) while communicating only in French. This course may be repeated up to three times for credit.
Prerequisites: completion of or concurrent enrollment in French 221 or the equivalent.
Credits: 1 hour
NOTE: This course counts toward the 63-hour Liberal Arts and Sciences (LAS) graduation requirement.
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FREN 320 - French Composition and Conversation I
Using literary and non-fiction texts as well as film and songs, students improve their ability to speak and write for interpersonal, interpretive, and presentational purposes. Formal compositions are required. Additional work using Internet media may be included. The course includes the study of vocabulary and the structure of French.
Prerequisite: FREN 221 or equivalent.
Credits: 3 hours
NOTE: This course counts toward the 63-hour Liberal Arts and Sciences (LAS) graduation requirement.
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