College of Health
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.health.utah.edu/ess
Department Chair, Patricia A. Eisenman, Ph.D.
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Professors. P. Eisenman, K. Henschen.
Associate Professors. S. Beveridge, H. Henderson, L. Ransdell, J. Shaw, B. Shultz, D. Watson.
Assistant Professors. J. Martin, J. Mattson, M. Newton, J. Reel, D. Symons, J. Taylor.
Associate Research Professor. A. White.
Assistant Research Professor. C. Bainbridge.
Adjunct Professors. W. Askew, G. Chan, B. Dustman, L. Gerlach, S. Miller.
Adjunct Associate Professors. T. Adams, P. Gillett, C. Hill.
Adjunct Assistant Professors. T. Allinger, G. Brennan, R. Hicks, T. Jalili, D. Nicholson, A. Subudhi, J. Walker.
Adjunct Instructors. B. Bean, L. Funderburk, T. Jameson, B. Toth, D. Willardson.
Adjunct Clinical Instructors. W. Meyer, T. Thompson.
Adviser. M. Alai
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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 professions skilled in the practical application of the sport and exercise sciences, including pedagogy, kinesiology, skill analysis, exercise physiology, motor learning, nutrition and exercise/sport psychology.
There are five options available to students wishing to graduate with a bachelor of science in the Department of Exercise and Sport Science: (1) exercise science (2) exercise physiology (3) fitness leadership (4) physical education teacher education and (5) athletic training. For students interested in the first three options, see the requirements listed below. Students interested in pursing 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 major must be completed with a C- or better, except for the course work in athletic training. It must be completed with a C or better.
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 consultaion with advisers so that appropriate departmental and allied field couse work may be elected. Some of these opportunities include: degree programs in the fields of medicine, osteopathic medicine, dentistry, nursing, gerontology (certificate available), physical therapy, occupational therapy and physicians assistant, as well as work-site health/fitness promotion, fitness leadership in commercial and hospital-based health promotion programs, and graduate study in the exercise and sport sciences.
MATH 1040 Introduction to Statistical Thinking (3)
HEDU 1950 First Aid (4)
BIOL 2315 Anatomy (4)
ESS 2500 Exploration of the Movement Sciences (3)
ESS 2600 Perspectives on Sport and American Society (3)
ESS 3091 Physiology of Fitness (3)
ESS 3092 Kinesiology (3)
ESS 3093 Biomechanics (3)
ESS 3340 Sport Psychology (3)
ESS 3550 Motor Behavior (3)
ESS 3551 Application of Human Motor Behavior across the Life Span (3)
ESS 3670 Exercise: Health and Cultural Perspectives (3)
ESS 4670 Active Lifestyles: Effects and Challenges (3)
ESS 4900 Promoting Physical Activity in the Community (5)
Required ESS elective hours (15)
Exercise Physiology course work requirements:
MATH 1010 Intermediate Algebra (3)
MATH 1050 College Algebra (4)
MATH 1060 Trigonometry (2)
BIOL 2315 Anatomy (4)
BIOL 2320 Human Physiology (4)
ESS 2500 Exploration of the Movement Sciences (3)
ESS 2600 Perspectives on Sport and American Society (3)
ESS 3092 Kinesiology (3)
ESS 3093 Biomechanics (3)
ESS 3340 Sport Psychology (3)
ESS 3550 Motor Behavior (3)
ESS 3551 Application of Human Motor Behavior across the Life Span (3)
ESS 4300 Advanced Exercise Physiology I (5)
ESS 4310 Advanced Exercise Physiology II (5)
ESS 3670 Exercise: Health and Cultural Perspectives (3)
ESS 4670 Active Lifestyles: Effects and Challenges (3)
ESS 4900 Promoting Physical Activity in the Community (5)
CHEM 1210 General Chemistry I (5)
CHEM 1220 General Chemistry II (5)
CHEM 2310 Organic Chemistry I (5)
CHEM 2320 Organic Chemistry II (5)
PHYS 2010 General Physics I (5)
PHYS 2020 General Physics II (5)
Fitness Leadership course work requirements:
MATH 1040 Introduction to Statistical Thinking (3)
HEDU 1950 First Aid (4)
BIOL 2315 Anatomy (4)
ESS 2500 Exploration of the Movement Sciences (3)
ESS 2600 Perspectives on Sport and American Society (3)
ESS 3091 Physiology of Fitness (3)
ESS 3092 Kinesiology (3)
ESS 3340 Sport Psychology (3)
ESS 3551 Application of Human Motor Behavior across the Life Span (3)
ESS 3670 Exercise: Health and Cultural Perspectives (3)
HEDU 4250 Facilitating Health Behavior (3)
ESS 4465 Ex Programming (5)
ESS 4800 Practicum (4)
ESS 4810 Internship (6)
Required elective hours (9)
The CAAHEP accredited athletic training education program (ATEP) 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 Intercollegiate 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, high schools, and professional sports teams will be provided to prepare the student for a career in athletic training.
Students who desire to enter the athletic training education program must complete H EDU 1950 First Aid & Emergency Care (or comparable first aid course), ESS 2700 Prevention & Care of Athletic Injuries and BIO 2315 Human Anatomy 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. Grade in BIOL 2315
5. Interview with the admission committee
6. Demonstrated ability in the athletic training room
Admission to the program is competitive in nature with a maximum of 15 students accepted in any single academic year. Additionally, it is suggested that H EDU 1010 Healthy Lifestyles and BIOL 2315 Human Anatomy be completed at the time of application. Prospective athletic training majors must make application to the program in the fall semester of their sophomore year.
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 supervised athletic training clinical experience over a minimum of a 2 ˝-year period.
2. Maintain a 2.5 or better overall GPA
3. Maintain a 2.8 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, hepatitis B vaccination, and CPR certification 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 Science
ESS 2700 Prevention & Care of Athletic Injuries
ESS 2710 Introduction to A.T. Room Procedures
ESS 3092 Kinesiology
ESS 3093 Biomechanics
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 AthleticTraining 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
Completion of the requirements for the emphasis will allow the student to sit for the national certification exam administered by the National Athletic Trainers Association Board of Certification.
See www.utah.edu/ess for information regarding the program director and advisor, application and admission dated, and a model four-year program of study.
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)
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.
M.S. and Ph.D.
For additional information, see the Graduate Information section of this catalog.
Exercise physiology, psychosocial aspect of sports, special physical education, and sport pedagogy.
Applications for both the master’s and the doctoral programs are considered January 1 for either summer or fall admission.
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.
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.
A minimum of 10 graduate credit hours in statistics, computer science, or research design is required to fulfill the research-tool requirement.
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