General Catalog 2001-2002
Posted April 9, 2001

Department Office: 241 Health Physical Education and Recreation North Building, 581-7558 

Mailing Address: 250 S. 1850 E., Rm. 200, Salt Lake City, UT  84112-0920 

Web Address: www.utah.edu/ess . 

Department Chair, Patricia A. Eisenman, Ph.D. 

Faculty

Professors. P. Eisenman, K. Henschen. 

Associate Professors. S. Beveridge, H. Henderson, S. Johnson, M. Luetkemeier, B. Shultz. 

Assistant Professors. J. Martin, J. Mattson, M. Newton, L. Ransdell, J. Shaw, D. Watson. 

Assistant Research Professors. C. Bainbridge, A. White. 

Adjunct Professors. W. Askew, G. Chan, B. Dustman, L. Gerlach, H. Lawson, S. Miller. 

Adjunct Associate Professors. T. Adams, P. Gillett, C. Hill. 

Adjunct Assistant Professors. T. Allinger, G. Brennan, R. Hicks, J. Miner, D. Nicholson, A. Poczwardowski, J. Walker. 

Adjunct Instructors. B. Bean, L. Funderburk, T. Jameson, S. Oshito, B. Toth, D. Willardson. 

Adjunct Clinical Instructors. K. Hart, S. Machic, T. Osaka. 

Adviser: R. Schaffer. 

Undergraduate Program

Degree. B.S. 

The Department of Exercise and Sport Science has a rich tradition of preparing knowledgeable, caring professionals. The focus of the undergraduate program is on examining and understanding the phenomena associated with involvement in physical activity and the execution of sport skills. By better understanding these phenomena, teachers, coaches, athletic trainers, and fitness leaders will be able to help optimize sport skill learning experiences for children and adults, administer safe and effective fitness programs, enhance the performance potential of athletes, and promote physical activity in the community. The ultimate goal of the course work is to educate professionals skilled in the practical application of the sport and exercise sciences, including pedagogy, kinesiology, skill analysis, exercise physiology, motor learning, nutrition, and exercise/sports psychology. 

Options

There are three major options available to students wishing to graduate with a bachelor of science in the Department of Exercise and Sport Science: (1) the basic degree, (2) physical education teacher education, and (3) athletic training. For students interested in a basic degree in the exercise sciences, the major requirements have been identified below in “Requirements for the Major.” Students interested in pursuing a career as a public school educator, the physical education teacher education (PETE) program has been designed and can be found in the Education entry in the Colleges section of this catalog. Students wishing to become certified athletic trainers may apply for admission into this program, which is outlined below in “Athletic Training Emphasis.” All required course work for the basic major and the PETE program must be completed with a C- or better. Required course work in athletic training must be completed with a C or better. 

Teaching Major, Minor, Certification. Please refer to Education in the Colleges section for information on teaching major and minor course requirements and state secondary teacher certification. 

Requirements for the Major

Students who complete the following requirements will receive a bachelor of science in the Department of Exercise and Sport Science. Entry into specific careers and other post-graduation opportunities that are related to exercise and sport science will necessitate consultation with advisers so that appropriate departmental and allied field course work may be elected. Some of these opportunities include: work-site health/fitness promotion, fitness leadership in commercial and hospital based health promotion programs, graduate study in the exercise and sports sciences, degree programs in the fields of medicine, dentistry, nursing or physical therapy. 

MATH 1040 or approved statistic cass QB
BIOL 2315 Anatomy (5)
H EDU 1950 First Aid (3) 
ESS 2500 Exploration of the Movement Sciences (3) 
ESS 2600 Perspectives on Sport and American Society (3) BF or HF
ESS 3090 Kinesiology (5) 
ESS 3091 Physiology of Fitness (3) QI
ESS 3340 Sport Psychology (3) 
ESS 3550 Motor Behavior (3)
ESS 3551 Application of Human Motor Develoopment (3)
ESS 3670 Exercise: Health and Cultural Perspectives (3) CW
ESS 4670 Active Lifestyles: Effects and Challenges (3)
ESS 4900 Exercise Programming in the Community (5) DV

Basic Program of Study

First Year
Fall Semester
General Education requirements 
BIOL 1000 
MATH 1040 

Spring Semester
General Education requirements 
CHEM 1210 
ESS 2500 

Second Year
Fall Semester
General Education requirements 
BIOL 2315 
ESS 2600 

Spring Semester
General Education requirements 
BIOL 2320 
H EDU 1950 

Third Year
Fall Semester
General Education requirements 
ESS 3090 
ESS 3340 

Spring Semester
General Education and upper-division requirements 
ESS 3091 
ESS 3550 
ESS 3551

Fourth Year
Fall Semester
General Education and upper-division requirements 
ESS 3670 
ESS 4670 

Spring Semester
General Education and upper-division requirements 
ESS 4900 

Athletic Training Emphasis
The athletic training emphasis provides students with an integrated knowledge and clinical understanding of athletic training techniques and their application within sports medicine. Through a cooperative effort between the Department of Exercise and Sport Science Division of Physical Therapy and the Department of Athletics, a curriculum has been designed that will provide a variety of learning opportunities leading to a mastery of athletic training skills. In addition, a variety of clinical experiences with University of Utah athletic teams,sports medicine clinics, and high schools in the surrounding area will be provided to prepare the student for a career in athletic training. 

Admission Requirements. Students who desire to enter the athletic training curriculum must complete H EDU 1950 First Aid & Emergency Care (or comparable first aid course) and ESS 2700 Prevention & Care of Athletic Injuries (or comparable introductory athletic training course) by the end of fall semester in their sophomore year. Students will then be evaluated for formal admission to the program based on the following: 

1. Overall GPA 
2. Grade in H EDU 1950 
3. Grade in ESS 2700 
4. Interview with the admission committee 
5. Demonstrated ability in an athletic training room 
6. Observation hours

Degree Requirements for Emphasis. Students who wish to receive a bachelor of science with an emphasis in athletic training from the Department of Exercise and Sport Science must complete the following: 

1. Complete 1,500 hours of supervised athletic training experience over a minimum of a 2½-year period. 
2. Maintain a 2.5 or better overall GPA. 
3. Maintain a 3.0 or better GPA in required athletic training courses. 
4. Clinical experience at pre-season fall camp during both junior and senior years. 
5. Must have current record of physical exam and hepatitis B vaccination on file. 
6. Sophomore, juniors, and seniors cannot participate in intercollegiate sports. 
7. Completion of the following course work: 

H EDU 1010 Healthy Lifestyles 
H EDU 1030 Substance Use and Abuse 
H EDU 1950 First Aid & Emergency Care 
BIOL 2315 Human Anatomy 
BIOL 2320 Human Physiology 
PH TX 2700 Common Medicines 
FD NU 3320 Performance Nutrition 
ESS 2500 Exploration of the  Movement Sci. 
ESS 2700 Prevention & Care of Athletic Inj. 
ESS 2710 Introduction to Athletic Training Room Procedures
ESS 3090 Kinesiology 
ESS 3091 Physiology of Fitness 
ESS 3340 Sport Psychology 
ESS 3400 Athletic Training Fundamentals I 
ESS 3410 Practicum in Athletic Training I 
ESS 3450 Clinical Experience in Athletic Training I
ESS 4000 Athletic Training Fundamentals II 
ESS 4010 Practicum in Athletic Training II 
ESS 4450 Clinical Experience in Athletic Training II
ESS 4465 Exercise Programming
ESS 4500 Physical Agents in Athletic Training 
ESS 4600 Therapeutic Exercise in Athletic Training
ESS 4950 Issues in Athletic Training 

See www.utah.edu/ess . for information regarding the program director and adviser, application and admission dates, and a model four-year program of study. 

Coaching Minor Requirements
ESS 3200 Introduction to Coaching (3) 
FD NU 1020 Scientific Foundations of Nutrition and Health (3) or FD NU 3320 Performance Nutrition for Coaches and Athletes (3)
ESS 3091 Physiology of Fitness (3) 
ESS 2700 Prevention and Care of Athletic Injuries (3) 
ESS 3340 Sport Psychology (3) 
ESS 3551 Application of Human Motor Development (3) 
ESS 4820 Coaching Field Exp. (2) 
and one of the following methods classes:
ESS 3210-3290 (2) 

National Coaching Certification

All coaching minors must be at the Leader Level of the American Sport Education program. The ASEP Leader Level certification is completed by taking ESS 3200 “Introduction to Coaching.” It is also recommended that courses be completed in the Master Series through University of Utah classes, ASEP Master Series Clinics, or ASEP self-study. Information on the classes, clinics, and other ASEP materials can be obtained from Director of Coaching Education. 

Graduate Program

Degrees. M.S. and Ph.D. 

For additional information, see the Graduate Information section of this catalog. 

Areas of Specialization. Exercise physiology, psychosocial aspect of sports, special physical education, and sport pedagogy. 

Admission. Applications for both the master's and the doctoral programs are considered February 1 for either summer or fall admission. 

Master's Degrees. Two personal references, a 500-word statement on  professional/research objectives and rationale for seeking the degree, resume, an undergraduate GPA of 3.0, and GRE scores taken within the previous five years are required. Applicants must have a major, minor, or equivalent degree in physical education or exercise science. 

Doctoral Degrees. Evidence of completion of a master's degree and a thesis or their equivalents, three personal references, a 500-word statement on professional and research objectives and rationale for seeking the degree, resume, GRE score taken within the previous five years, and a graduate GPA of at least 3.3. 

Degree Requirements.

Ph.D.: A minimum of 10 graduate credit hours in statistics, computer science, or research design is required to fulfill the research-tool requirement. 

ESS Course Descriptions