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2490  Introduction to Intercollegiate Athletics (1)
   Required of all freshman athletes, is designed to introduce students to major contemporary issues in intercollegiate athletics. While the course may be of practical value to student athletes in enhancing their academic and athletic experiences, its larger importance is examining intercollegiate athletics as a significant and unique aspect of both sport and higher education in America. Throughout the course, special reference will be made to programs, policies, and procedures at the University of Utah.

2500  Exploration of the Movement Sciences (3) Prerequisite: MATH 1040 or 1210.
   Designed to introduce the prospective ESS major to the plethora of ideas, issues, and career opportunities that span the movement sciences spectrum. The use of technology will underscore the student's experience as students are guided toward an understanding of themselves and others as physically active individuals. Science as a way of qualitatively and quantitatively knowing about movement will be addressed.

2510  Introduction to Teaching Physical Education (3)
   Gives prospective physical education teachers an early experience in physical education programs to help them make a suitable career choice. Students are assigned to intern in a physical education program in the public schools, where they will observe, assist, and do some mini-teaching assignments. Classwork includes journal writing, reflection papers, and systematic observation strategies.

2600  Perspectives on Sport and American Society (3) Fulfills Social/Behavioral Science Exploration.
   Considers both the popular fascination with and the academic investigation of sports in American society. Some philosophers and sociologists argue that sport has become, if not America's "secular religion," then certainly the one cultural activity that most effectively and pervasively overcomes distinctions of race, class, gender, and ethnicity, as well as politics and religion, to bind Americans in a community of shared values and aspirations. Students gain a deeper understanding of sport in American society and a greater appreciation of the essential unity of learning. Consult semester Class Schedule for the Intellectual Explorations area being offered.

2601  Honors Sport and American Society (3)
   This course provides an overview of sociocultural perspectives of sport, exercise, and physical activity. Historical, social, political, and psychological bases of behavior and societal trends will be discussed with an emphasis on sport/physical activity acting as a microcosm within society.

2700  Prevention and Care of Athletic Injuries (3) Prerequisite: H EDU 1950.
   Introduction to prevention, care, and rehabilitation of athletic-related injuries and conditions.

2710  Introduction to Athletic Training Room Procedures (1) Prerequisite: Acceptance in Athletic Training Educational Program.
   An introduction into athletic training room procedures designed for first year student athletic trainers.

2850  Selected Topics (1 to 5)
   Selected topics in the exercise sciences will be presented in a seminar setting.

3091  Physiology of Fitness (3) Prerequisite: BIOL 2325, MATH 1040 and ESS 2500. Fulfills Quantitative Intensive BS.
   Movement is a basic human behavior. The primary objective of this course is to examine the physiological basis of human movement. The focus will be on reviewing what exercise physiologists have learned about the diversity of physical activity. Although many physiological responses to activity are predictable, the magnitude and pattern of responses are unique depending on the age, gender, and previous experience of the individual.

3092  Kinesiology (3) Prerequisite: BIOL 2325 and ESS 2500.
   This course is designed to engage you in the process of learning how to qualitatively analyze the movements of the human body and to discover underlying principles. As a result of integrating information from musculoskeletal anatomy and neuromuscular physiology you will be better able to help your students/clients perform with optimum safety, effectiveness, and efficiency.

3093  Biomechanics (3) Prerequisite: ESS 2500 and MATH 1050. Fulfills Quantitative Intensive BS.
   This course has been designed to introduce students to how muscular forces produce joint torque and how joint torque allows for the variety of movements humans perform.

3094  Honors Exercise Physiology (3) Prerequisite: BIOL 2420 and ESS 2500. Fulfills Quantitative Intensive BS.
   Honors exercise Physiology has been designed to provide students with an introductory level understanding of how the body responds prior to, during, and after participation in dynamic and static exercise.

3096  Honors Biomechanics (3) Prerequisite: ESS 2500, ESS 3092, MATH 1060, PHYS 2010. Fulfills Quantitative Intensive BS.
   This course involves the application of selected principles from physics to the study of human movement. The material is presented with an emphasis on the quantitative analysis (graphs and calculations) of motion and forces.

3200  Introduction to Coaching (3)
   Introduction to philosophy, methods, and theories of coaching, basic physiology, psychology, sports medicine, pedagogy, and sports management. Offers ASEP leader-level national coaching certification.

3210  Coaching Football (2) Prerequisite: ESS 3200.
   Methods, theories, and tactics of coaching football at the junior and senior high school levels.

3220  Coaching Track and Field (2) Prerequisite: ESS 3200.
   Methods, theories, and tactics of coaching track and field at the junior and senior high school levels.

3230  Coaching Baseball (2) Prerequisite: ESS 3200.
   Methods, theories, and tactics of coaching baseball at the junior and senior high school levels.

3240  Coaching Wrestling (2) Prerequisite: ESS 3200.
   Methods, theories, and tactics of coaching wrestling at the junior and senior high school levels.

3250  Coaching Volleyball (2) Prerequisite: ESS 3200.
   Methods, theories, and tactics of coaching volleyball at the junior and senior high school levels.

3260  Coaching Softball (2) Prerequisite: ESS 3200.
   Methods, theories, and strategies of coaching softball at the junior high and high school levels.

3265  Coaching Cycling (2)
   This course will be an examination of the theory and practice of teaching and/or coaching skiing. It will also focus on pedagogical knowledge that addresses planning and instructional skills involved with teaching and coaching. Students will begin to develop their teaching skills into the model of becoming an effective teacher and coach.

3270  Coaching Basketball (2) Prerequisite: ESS 3200.
   Methods, theories, and tactics of coaching basketball at the junior and senior high school levels.

3275  Coaching Triathlon (2)
   This course will be an examination of the theory and practice of teaching and/or coaching Triathlon. It will also focus on pedagogical knowledge that addresses planning and instructional skills involved with teaching and coaching. Students will begin to develop their teaching skills into the model of becoming an effective teacher and coach.

3280  Coaching Tennis (2) Prerequisite: ESS 3200.
   Methods, theories, and tactics of coaching tennis at the junior and senior high school levels.

3285  Coaching Golf (2)
   This course will be an examination of the theory and practice of teaching and/or coaching Golf. It will also focus on pedagogical knowledge that addresses planning and instructional skills involved with teaching and coaching. Students will begin to develop their teaching skills into the model of becoming an effective teacher and coach.

3290  Coaching Soccer (2) Prerequisite: ESS 3200.
   Methods, theories, and tactics of coaching soccer at the junior and senior high school levels.

3295  Coaching Skiing (2)
   This course will be an examination of the theory and practice of teaching and/or coaching skiing. It will also focus on pedagogical knowledge that addresses planning and instructional skills involved with teaching and coaching. Students will begin to develop their teaching skills into the model of becoming an effective teacher and coach.

3300  Introduction to Training Room Procedures (3) Prerequisite: ESS 3091 or BIOL 2420.
   Introduction to prevention, care, and rehabilitation of athletic-related injuries and conditions.

3310  Athletic Training Laboratory I (3) Prerequisite: ESS 3300.
   General principles in the evaluation of musculoskeletal injuries and conditions.

3320  Athletic Training Laboratory II (2) Prerequisite: ESS 3310.
   General principles of the physiologic response to and use of therapeutic modalities.

3330  Coaching Swimming (2)
   This course will be an examination of the theory and practice of teaching and/or coaching swimming to Junior High School, High School, and Collegiate swimmers.

3340  Sport Psychology (3)
   Introduction to and overview of the psychosocial aspects of sport. Performance control, establishment of a learning environment, and the social context of performance are examined with their theoretical bases.

3341  Honors Sport & Exercise Psychology (3)
   This is an honors level introduction to sport and exercise psychology. The course is an overview of varied psychological topics as they relate to sport/exercise participation and performance. This course emphasizes understanding the major theoretical frameworks aligned with the topics and the current research applying those theories in diverse and varied sport and exercise settings.

3400  Athletic Training Fundamentals I (3) Prerequisite: Acceptance in Athletic Training Educational Program, BIOL 2325, ESS 2700 & 3092.
   An advanced course designed for athletic training majors. In-depth review of prevention, evaluation, and rehabilitation techniques involved in head, spine, upper extremity injuries, and special sports related problems. Study, practice, demonstrate clinical proficiency of the 4th edition National Athletic Trainers Association (NATA) competencies in Athletic Training.

3401  Clinical Experience in Athletic Training I (2) Prerequisite: Acceptance in Athletic Training Educational Program.
   Study, practice, and demonstrate clinical proficiency of the 4th edition National Athletic Trainers' Association (NATA) competencies in Athletic Training. Competencies included will assess and evaluate didactic, psychomotor, and mastery progression by the athletic training students utilizing the "learning over time" model. Competencies covered are described within course syllabus.

3402  Clinical Experiences in Athletic Training II (2) Prerequisite: Acceptance in Athletic Training Educational Program.
   Study, practice, demonstrate clinical proficiency of the 4th edition National Athletic Trainer's Association (NATA) Competencies in Athletic Training. Competencies included included will assess and evaluate didactic, psychomotor, and mastery progression by the athletic training students utilizing the "learning over time" model. competencies covered are described within course syllabus.

3403  Clinical Experiences in Athletic Training III (2) Prerequisite: Acceptance in Athletic Training Educational Program.
   Study, practice, and demonstrate clinical proficiency of the 4th edition National Athletic Trainers' Association (NATA) competencies in Athletic Training. Competencies included will assess and evaluate didactic, psychomotor, and mastery progression by the athletic training students utilizing the "learning over time" model. Competencies covered are described within course syllabus.

3404  Clinical Experiences in Athletic Training IV (2) Prerequisite: Acceptance in Athletic Training Educational Program.
   Study, practice, and demonstrate clinical proficiency of the 4th edition National Athletic Trainers' Association (NATA) competencies in Athletic Training. Competencies included will assess and evaluate didactic, psychomotor, and mastery progression by the athletic training students utilizing the "learning over time" model. Competencies covered are described within course syllabus.

3405  Clinical Experience in Athletic Training V (2) Prerequisite: Acceptance in Athletic Training Educational Program.
   Study, practice, and demonstrate clinical proficiency of the 4th edition National Athletic Trainers' Association (NATA) competencies in Athletic Training. Competencies included will assess and evaluate didactic, psychomotor, and mastery progression by the athletic training students utilizing the "learning over time" model. Competencies covered are described within course syllabus.

3420  Athletic Training Fundamentals II (3) Prerequisite: Acceptance in Athletic Training Educational Program, BIOL 2325, and ESS 3091 & 3092.
   An advanced course designed for athletic training majors. In-depth review of prevention, evaluation, and rehabilitation techniques involved in internal, lower extremity, and special sports related problems. Study, practice, demonstrate clinical proficiency of the 4th edition National Athletic Trainers Association (NATA) Competencies in Athletic Training.

3430  Athletic Training Medical Practice Management (2) Prerequisite: Acceptance in Athletic Training Educational Program.
   Study, practice, demonstrate clinical management of the General Medical Conditions listed in the 4th edition National Athletic Trainer's Association (NATA) Competencies and Proficiencies in Athletic Training.

3470  Physical Agents in Athletic Training (3) Prerequisite: Acceptance in Athletic Training Educational Program and BIOL 2420.
   Presents a theoretical background for clinical application of therapeutic modalities in athletic training. Students will understand underlying physics, physiological effects, indications, and contraindications of various therapeutic modalities. Students will demonstrate competency in determining which therapeutic modality will be most effective for a given treatment and correct application of the therapeutic modality in physically active individuals with injuries. Study, practice, demonstrate clinical proficiency of the 4th edition National Athletic Trainers Association (NATA) Competencies in Athletic Training.

3480  Therapeutic Exercise in Athletic Training (3) Prerequisite: Acceptance in Athletic Training Education Program and ESS 3091.
   Essentials of a physical examination, rehabilitation program, principles of therapeutic exercise and rehabilitation, and special therapeutic techniques. Students will become aware, understand, and apply principles and skills relating to rehabilitation of injuries in physically active individuals. Study, practice, demonstrate clinical proficiency of the 4th edition National Athletic Trainers Association (NATA) Competencies in Athletic Training.

3490  Issues in Athletic Training (3)
   Advanced course on current medical thought regarding athletic injuries and their management. Study, practice, demonstrate clinical proficiency of the 4th edition National Athletic Trainers' Association (NATA) Competencies in Athletic Training.

3500  Physical Education for Elementary Schools (3)
   Introduction to elementary school physical-education curriculum; successful teaching methodology, organizational techniques, and equipment selection and care.

3550  Motor Behavior (3) Prerequisite: ESS 2500.
   Motor Behavior: the study of human skilled movement from the perspectives of motor control, motor development, and motor learning. This course will include understanding how skilled movement is controlled and regulated from a behavioral viewpoint. How skilled movements change over a life span and the processes that underlie these changes. And, how skilled movement changes are acquired as a result of practice and the factors that influence skill acquisition.

3551  Application of Human Motor Development Across the Lifespan (3) Prerequisite: ESS 2500.
   A common theme between ESS sub-disciplines is human movement. Understanding lifelong human development as it relates to the motor, affective, and cognitive domains is critical for ESS professionals. A major goal of the course will be to understand developmental appropriateness.

3670  Exercise: Health and Cultural Perspective (3) Prerequisite: ESS 3091 or BIOL 2420. Fulfills Comm/Wrtg & Soc/Beh Sci Exploration.
   On a daily basis we are bombarded with myriad claims for exercise and fitness. Much of this information is confusing and contradictory. In this course, the scientific method will be used as a basis for evaluating the exercise/fitness literature relative to the impact of physical behaviors on specific disease processes. Special attention will also be given to examining the influence of public policies and social/cultural variables on physical activity behaviors and related health indices.

3710  Elementary Methods (3) Prerequisite: ESS 3551.
   Students will learn all aspects of teaching physical education at the elementary level including: growth and development, physiological concerns, grading, testing, progressions in activities, appropriate lesson planning, and effective teaching. Students will also receive field-based experiences at the elementary level.

3930  Research Participation (1)
   Students participate as a subject in a research project sponsored by the Department. Approval of researcher is required.

4010  Practicum in Athletic Training I (2) Prerequisite: Acceptance in Athletic Training Educational Program, BIOL 2325, and ESS 3091 & 3092.
   An advanced course in evaluation of head, spine, and upper extremity injuries for athletic training majors. Study, practice, demonstrate clinical proficiency of the 4th edition National Athletic Trainers Association (NATA) Competencies in Athletic Training.

4011  Practicum in Athletic Training II (2) Prerequisite: Acceptance in Athletic Training Educational Program, BIOL 2325, and ESS 3091 & 3092.
   An advanced course in evaluation of internal, lower extremity, and special sports related problems for athletic training majors. Study, practice, demonstrate clinical proficiency of the 4th edition National Athletic Trainers Association (NATA) Competencies in Athletic Training.

4301  Exercise Physiology Lab (3) Prerequisite: ESS 3091 or 3094 or concurrent.
   In this course you will examine the physiological responses to various modes and intensities of exercise. The objective will be to better understand how the body adapts physiologically to exercise. The focus will be on assessing and examining oxygen consumption, muscle strength and power, cardiovascular responses and respiratory responses.

4360  Body Composition (3) Prerequisite: ESS 3091 or 3094.
   Meets with ESS 6360. This seminar will engage you in critically thinking about how human body composition assessment has evolved, facilitating our understanding influence of the components of body composition on health and performance. Special attention will be given to exploring how understanding of the assessment of human adiposity interacts with our knowledge of risk for type 2 diabetes and heart disease.

4400  Instructional Strategies in Special Physical Education (3)
   Designed to provide a study of individuals with a variety of disabilities and the effects these disabilities have on their performance in physical education. Consideration is given to the etiology, characteristics, instructional strategies, as well as the indicated and contraindicated activities in their physical education.

4430  Assessment and Curriculum Development in Special Physical Education (3)
   Designed to provide sutdents with information about instruments to assess students with disabilities in physical education. Students will learn how to administer tests, interpret results, prescribe programs, and evaluate the effectiveness of programs. In addition, students will learn how to develop a curriculum in special physcial education.

4464  Group Fitness Instructor Training (3)
   This course is designed to refine the student's skills and understanding of group fitness. Students will leave the course prepared to lead and instruct various populations including healthy adults, geriatric, children, disabled and pre and post natal.

4465  Exercise Programming: Assessment and Delivery (5) Prerequisite: ESS 3091. Co-requisite: ESS 4464. Fulfills Quantitative Intensive BS.
   Focuses on some of the basic skills required of a Fitness Leader. These skills include performing fitness evaluations, calculating energy costs, writing individualized exercise prescriptions, conducting personal training sessions, and developing/implementing group exercise classes. These skills will be further refined later in Practicum in Fitness Leadership (ESS 4800) and Supervised Internship (ESS 4810).

4610  Techniques to Improve Behavior and Skill in Physical Education and Sport (3)
   Meets with ESS 6010. Designed to provide information relative to the philosophy of behavior management as well as a presentation of numerous behavior management techniques which will assist educators to more effectively manage behavior. Students will implement and evaluate a behavior management project and develop a behavior management program.

4650  Special Physical Education (3) Prerequisite: ESS 4610.
   Meets with ESS 6650. Designed to provide knowledge and skills needed in the area of special physical education. Course content includes: federal legislation related to physical education for individuals with disabilities; techniques for mainstreaming, writing individualized educational programs; and developing a task analysis. Several disabilities are discussed in terms of definition, etiologies, characteristics, teaching strategies, and indicated and contraindicated activities in physical education. A 30-hour practicum teaching experience in special physical education is required.

4670  Aging and Exercise (3) Prerequisite: ESS 3091 or 3094.
   An overview of the effects of the physiological adaptations to an active lifestyle. Special attention is paid to the chronic effects of regular physcial activity and exercise on human organ systems. Also discussed are the issues associated with planning, adopting, and maintaining an active lifestyle in modern society.

4690  Training Planning (3) Prerequisite: ESS 3091. Fulfills Quantitative Intensive BS.
   Principles and models of training for periodization of training plans for high-performance athletes.

4700  Methods of Teaching Middle School Physical Education (3) Prerequisite: ESS 3710.
   Meets with ESS 6230. Students will learn all aspects of teaching middle-school physical education including: characteristics of middle school, classroom management, grading, testing, progression in activities, Utah core-curriculum, effective teaching and appropriate lesson planning. Students will also receive field-based experiences at the middle school level.

4710  Methods of Teaching Secondary Physical Education (3) Prerequisite: ESS 4700.
   Meets with ESS 6240. Students will learn all aspects of teaching high school physical education including: characteristics of high school students, classroom management techniques, testing, grading, teaching lifetime activities, and effective teaching techniques. Students will also receive field-based experiences at the high-school level.

4780  Psych of Sport Injury (3)
   Meets with ESS 6780. This course examines the psychological factors involved in sport-related injuries and the rehabilitation process. Relevant theory and research will be discussed as well as practical applications. Some topics include: stress, responses to injury, mental skills used to manage injury (i.e., goal setting, motivation, confidence), social support, potential problems faced during rehabilitation, and returning to sport after injury. This is a sport psychology course, therefore discussion will not focus on the physiological processes involved in injury.

4800  Practicum in Fitness Leadership (4) Prerequisite: ESS 4464, 4465.
   Provides students with an introductory experience involving exercise prescription and other aspects of fitness leadership. These experiences will take place on the University campus under the direction of departmental faculty. Insights gained from interacting with exercise participants, journal writing, and reflective papers will prepare students for the more comprehensive ESS 4810 experience.

4810  Supervised Internship (6) Prerequisite: ESS 4800.
   Provides students with capstone fitness leadership experience. Under the supervision of a university coordinator and a field supervisor, students will be immersed in the day-to-day challenges and responsibilities of a practicing fitness leader. In addition to their programming responsibilities, students will be asked to relfect upon their experiences and chronicle their experiences in journals.

4820  Coaching Field Experience (2) Prerequisite: ESS 3200.
   Field experience for coaches.

4850  Selected Topics (1 to 5)
   Selected topics in the exercise sciences will be presented in a seminar setting.

4900  Promoting Physical Activity in the Community (5) Prerequisite: ESS 3092, 3091 or 3094, ESS 3670, 3551, and 4670 and H EDU 4250. Fulfills Diversity.
   This capstone course will provide seniors in ESS with service-learning, field experiences in exercise programming within the community. Students will use skills learned in previous core courses to design and implement movement activities for individuals of various ages and cultural backgrounds.

4910  Teaching Internship - Special PE (1 to 6)
   Students will work with professionals in the field to gain experience as practicing special physical educators.

4920  Independent Study (1 to 5)
   Majors, in concert with a faculty mentor, will pursue the examination of a research problem or concept.

4921  Peer Tutoring (1) Prerequisite: Instructor's consent.
   Students will enhance their understanding of concepts and issues in ESS by tutoring students in ESS courses and attending peer tutoring seminars.

4930  Independent Research in Exercise and Sport Science (1 to 3) Prerequisite: Instructor's permission required.
   Independent research project completed under the supervision of an ESS faculty member.

4999  Honors Thesis/Project (3)
   Restricted to students in the Honors Program working on their Honors degree.

5200  Medical Aspects of Athletic Injuries (3)
   Advanced course on current medical thought regarding athletic injuries and their management.

5491  Seminar: Student Teaching (3)
   Reflection on the practices of teaching concerning identification of problems and solutions. Discussion of issues and current trends in the physical education profession and the subsequent impact on the teacher regarding ethics and law.

5495  Student Teaching in Physical Education (9)
   Supervised secondary physical education teaching course. Lesson planning, curriculum planning, implementation and evaluation of teaching, and interaction with school personnel and teaching community.

5497  Internship in Teaching Phy. Ed. (6) Prerequisite: ESS 4700, 4710 and ED ST 5696.
   Intensive, full-time physical education teaching at Secondary level with intensive supervision from the University and Public School.

5800  Special Projects (1 to 5)
   Students, in concert with a faculty member, will complete special projects. Written documentation of the project will be submitted as the culminating activity.

5830  Journal Readings (1)
   Meets with ESS 7830. Students will read and discuss scientific literature and engage in planning of research projects.

5850  Special Topics (1 to 5)
   Selected topics in the exercise sciences will be presented in a seminar setting.

5910  Teaching Internship (1 to 6)
   Students will work with professionals in the field to gain experience in a public school setting.

6010  Techniques to improve Behavior and Skill in Physical Education (3) Prerequisite: Admission to Physical Education Teacher Education Program.
   This course is designed to provide information relative to numerous behavior management techniques which will assist educators responsible for providing physical education programs for students of all ages. The emphasis will be on the use of techniques which have been successfully applied in educational settings to improve both behavior and performance.

6140  Analysis of Teaching Physical Activity (3)
   Study and analysis of effective college teaching with special emphasis on the teaching of exercise and sport science related curriculum.

6160  Curriculum and Supervision in Physical Education (3)
   Application of current theories and techniques in supervision.

6230  Teaching Middle School Physical Education (3)
   Meets with ESS 4700. Students will learn all aspects of teaching middle-school physical education including: characteristics of middle school, classroom management, grading, testing, progression in activities, Utah core-curriculum, effective teaching and appropriate lesson planning. Students will also receive field-based experiences at the middle school level.

6240  Teaching High School Physical Education (3) Prerequisite: Admission to Physical Education Teacher Education Program.
   Meets with ESS 4710. ESS 4710 represents the final methods course in the PETE curriculum. Students will learn aspects of teaching high school physical education including: characteristics of high school students, classroom management, testing, grading, teaching lifetime activities, and effective teaching techniques. Students will also receive field-based experiences at the high school level.

6300  Advanced Exercise Physiology I (3)
   Presents fundamentals of the acute human response to physical exercise and activity with respect to bioenergetics and the neuromuscular system. The course focuses on the metabolic substrates and pathways involved in sustaining physical work and the integrated neural and muscular responses necessary for human activity.

6301  Advanced Exercise Physiology Laboratory I (3) Prerequisite: Enrollment in ESS 6300/7300.
   Meets with ESS 7301. In this course you will develop skills for utilizing the scientific method. Dependent variables for experiments in this course require developing laboratory skills related to indirect calorimetry, metabolic measures of exercise efficiency and recovery, carbohydrate, lactate, and lipid metabolism, body composition appraisal, muscle-power tests, and bone health. You will explore ways to research a topic, perhaps not always familiar to you, and write a partial manuscript citing relevant literature for each experiment.

6310  Advanced Exercise Physiology II (3)
   The demands of exercise present an excellent opportunity to explore the capacity of the cardiovascular and endocrine systems to meet the biologic needs of the body. This class will examine heart, lung, vessel and fluid changes in addition to the various hormonal adjustments that occur to support the increased level of metabolism during various types of muscular work. Concepts addressed in lecture will be reinforced by practical laboratory experiences.

6311  Advanced Exercise Physiology Laboratory II (3) Prerequisite: ESS 6300 and ESS 6301.
   In this course you will further develop skills for utilizing the scientific method. Dependent variables for experiments in this course require developing skills related to blood flow, blood pressure, metabolism, lung function, respiration and work capacity. You will continue to work on the scientific writing skills developed in ESS 6301/7301.

6320  Exercise and Disease (3)
   This class will consider the inter-relationship between disease patholoy and exercise participation.

6350  Exercise Electrocardiography and Stress Testing (3)
   Understanding and interpreting normal and abnormal rhythm during exercise testing.

6360  Body Composition (3) Prerequisite: ESS 3091 or 3094.
   Meets with ESS 4360. This seminar will engage you in critically thinking about how human body composition assessment has evolved, facilitating our understanding influence of the components of body composition on health and performance. Special attention will be given to exploring how understanding of the assessment of human adiposity interacts with our knowledge of risk for type 2 diabetes and heart disease.

6380  Muscle Physiology (3)
   Consider advanced topics relative to muscle function and assessment including inter-relationships between metabolism and physical performance.

6381  Exercise: Fluids and Minerals (3)
   This class will focus on two topics: fluid homeostasis during exercise, and calcium homeostasis and the response of calcified tissues to exercise.

6382  Exercise for Special Populations (3)
   Explores the concerns and benefits of exercise participation in special populations. Some of the special conditions discussed will included, but not be limited to: multiple sclerosis, arthritis, diabetes, obesity, advance age, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, cardiovascular disease, hypertension, spinal disorders, and pregnancy.

6383  Selected Topics in Exercise Physiology (3)
   Selected topics in the exercise sciences will be presented in a seminar setting.

6384  Advanced Cardiovascular Physiology (3) Prerequisite: ESS 3091 or ESS 6310.
   The student will gain an indepth understanding of how the cardiovascular system responds to acute exercise. Students will also consider potential interaction between long term adaptations to exercise and the cardio vascular disease processes.

6385  Science of Power Training (3) Prerequisite: Advanced Exercise Physiology I.
   This courses will examine the biological basis of developing strength and power. The mechanism of neuromuscular, endocrine, connective, skeletal, and cardiovascular tissue adaptation to strength and power training will also be explored. The importance of appropriate nutrient required to fuel training will also be integrated throughout the course. Hands-on experience will focus on developing strength and power training programs for active individuals in addition to learning advanced training techniques and safety concerns that accompany them.

6386  Science of Endurance Training (3) Prerequisite: Advanced Exercise Physiology I.
   This course will challenge students to build up their understanding of exercise physiology for the purpose of better understanding the training and development of endurance sport performance. In addition to exploring general training adaptation concepts and principles, the biological basis of specific training adaptations essential to endurance performance will be examined. Strategies for optimizing function of the physiological and metabolic systems fundamental to endurance sport performance will also be examined.

6390  Advanced Biomechanics (3)
   The purpose of this course is to teach students to evaluate muscular function during voluntary activities. Students will learn the computational techniques for performing inverse dynamics to determine net joint moments and muscular forces. This technique will then be used to analyze human movement in a range of sport and pathological applications.

6400  Instructional Strategies in Special Physical Education (3)
   Designed to provide a study of individuals with a variety of disabilities and the effects these disabilities have on their performance in physcial education. Consideration is given to the etiology, characteristics, instructional strategies, as well as the indicated and contraindicated activities in physical education.

6430  Assessment in Physical Education (3)
   Designed to provide students with information about instruments to assess students with disabilities in physical education. Students will learn how to administer tests, interpret results, prescribe programs, and evaluate the effectiveness of programs. In addition, students will learn how to develop a curriculum in special physical education.

6450  Survey of Special Physical Education (3)
   This course is designed to provide an overview of special physical education, including the administration of programs, facilities, and equipment; the implementation of federal legislation; history of services to the disabled; and role of service providers.

6550  Introduction to Research Methods (3)
   Research process, design and publication; critical review of standards for research.

6560  Experimental Design and Analysis (3)
   Integrates concepts from measurement, research design, and statistics. Emphasis is given to preparing data for analysis and using completely randomized design, factorial design, randomized complete block design, and repeated measures.

6600  Applied Motor Learning (3)
   Applied approach to motor learning stressing skill acquisition, forgetting, and transfer. Emphasis is given to designing effective practices.

6650  Introduction to Special Physical Education (3) Prerequisite: Admission to Physical Education Teacher Education Program.
   Designed to provide knowledge and skills needed in the area of special physical education. Course content includes: federal legislation related to physical education for individuals with disabilities; techniques for mainstreaming, writing individualized educational programs; and developing a task analysis. Several disabilities are discussed in terms of definition, etiologies, characteristics, teaching strategies, and indicated and contraindicated activities in physical education. A 30-hour practicum teaching experience in special physical education is required.

6700  Sport and Exercise Psychology (3)
   Psychosocial theories and applications relevant to sport and physical activity.

6710  Psychophysiological Factors in Human Movement (3) Prerequisite: ESS 6700.
   Underlying mechanisms and psychophysiological determinants of behavior in sport and physical-activity settings.

6730  Applied Sport Psychology (3) Prerequisite: ESS 6700.
   Knowledge and skills to develop performance- enhancement programs for athletes and athletic teams. Motivation, learning, leadership, communication, problem-solving strategies, and group dynamics are also discussed and applied.

6740  Group Dynamics in Sports (3) Prerequisite: ESS 6700.
   Principles and theories of group functioning in a sport setting.

6750  Motivation Theory in Sport and Exercise (3) Prerequisite: ESS 6700.
   This is an in-depth course focused on a critical review of the theoretical perspectives related to motivation in movement contexts. Emphasis will be given to empirical, conceptual, and theoretical research associated with the determination of cognitive/affective responses and behavioral patterns of individuals in sport and exercise settings.

6751  Character Development in Sport & Physical Activity (3) Prerequisite: ESS 6700.
   This course explores the theoretical models underlying character and moral development along with state of the art interventions aimed at fostering character.

6760  Sociology of Sport (3)
   This course will examine the influence of the social context on sport and physical activity, how sport and physical activity affect the social world we live in, and the interactions of these. Power relations will be demonstrated throughout the course with a focus on gender, race/ethnicity/culture, socioeconomic class, and ethnocentrism, media relations, violence, deviance, and sexuality.

6770  Assessment and Instrumentation in Sport Psychology (3) Prerequisite: ESS 6700.
   Practical experience using computers for data acquisition, reduction, and analysis; learning appropriate use of EMG, scanner, digitizer, motorability tests, and psychometric tests.

6780  Psychology of Sport Injury (3)
   Meets with ESS 4780. This course examines the psychological factors involved in sport-related injuries and the rehabilitation process. Relevant theory and research will be discussed as well as practical applications. Some topics include: stress, responses to injury, mental skills used to manage injury (i.e., goal setting, motivation, confidence), social support, potential problems faced during rehabilitation, and returning to sport after injury. This is a sport psychology course, therefore discussion will not focus on the physiological processes involved in injury.

6810  Vice President's Multidisciplinary Student Forum I (1) Cross listed as CSD 6810, OC TH 6810, NUTR 6810, H EDU 6810, PRT 6810, PH TH 6810.
   This is the first course in a two-course sequence. This is a prestigious seminar series, in which select health professions' students have an opportunity to gain in-depth knowledge of health care issues and trends. Students will be invited to participate in active discussions with local and national leaders, as they enhance their leadership and civic knowledge and skills, as well as learn about other health professions and the process of working within a multidisciplinary team. Additionally, students will have the opportunity to interact and be mentored by the deans of each of the Health Sciences colleges.

6812  Vice President's Multidisciplinary Student Forum II (1) Cross listed as CSD 6812, OC TH 6812, NUTR 6812, H EDU 6812, PRT 6812, PH TH 6812.
   This is the 2nd of a two-course sequence and continues the discussion of the 1st course.

6850  Graduate Seminar-for Master's Non-Thesis (3)
   Must be non-thesis master's student in the last semester of coursework. Meets with ESS 7850. This course serves the purpose of a) a forum for presenting theses and dissertations, b) providing information on professional development and conduct and c) providing a forum for preparing and conducting the final written comprehensive exam for non-thesis master's students.

6851  Transdisciplinary Collaboration Seminar (1 to 3)
   This course is designed to promote professional development in an effort to provide direct and related services in special physical education.

6910  Master's Internship (1 to 6)
   Students will work with professionals in the field to gain experience as practicing exercise and sport professionals.

6911  Practical Experience I (2) Prerequisite: Instructor's permission required.
   This course will engage students in the process of observing professionals work with patients and clients in fitness and wellness settings.

6912  Practical Experience II (2) Prerequisite: Instructor's permission required.
   This course will engage students in the process of acquiring experience working along side professionals in fitness and wellness settings with patients and clients.

6913  Practical Experience III (2) Prerequisite: Instructor's permission required.
   This course will engage students in the process of acquiring experience working along side professionals in fitness and wellness settings with patients and clients.

6951  Independent Study and Research: Master's Level (1 to 6)
   Research problems will be developed and completed under the guidance of an exercise and sport science faculty member.

6952  College Teaching I (1 to 3)
   While working with a mentor, the student will participate in one or more of the following activities: the development of teaching materials, grading of assignments, recording of scores, conduction of help sessions, preparation of select class sesstions.

6954  Practicum in Effective Teaching -- Masters (0)
   This course will provide graduate level students with the opportunity to model quality physical education teaching, supervise practicum students, and maintain sites of good practice for the PETE program.

6960  Practicum in Research (3)
   Thesis and dissertation proposals critiqued by students and faculty member.

6970  Thesis Research: Master's (1 to 6)
   A research topic will be identified and an appropriate research design developed. After approval of the proposed study, data will be collected, and a thesis will be written and defended.

6980  Faculty Consultation: Master's (3)
   Students will work cloesly with a faculty member to complete a research project designed and implemented by the student. Students will be off campus while this work is being completed.

7110  Physical Activity Measurement (3) Prerequisite: Graduate Standing.
   This course is designed to familiarize students with and give students experience using various techniques to measure physical activity. This course will provide students with experience reading and evaluating previous research, conducting experiments, analyzing data, and effectively writing data based manuscripts.

7120  Physical Activity Interventions (3)
   This course will focus on the development of theory based PA interventions for the purposes of scientifically evaluating such interventions.

7130  Research on Teaching Physical Education (3) Prerequisite: Masters Degree or permission from instructor.
   The purpose of this course is to engage in in -depth study of the research on teaching and the application of research-based knowledge to the teaching of physical education. The course is designed for advanced graduate students to study the process and implementation of the research on teaching. This includes the study of the historical background, common research paradigms, selected published research reports, and application of research to teaching.

7300  Advanced Exercise Physiology I (3)
   This course will focus on considering how we have come to the current point of understanding of metabolism and muscle physiology.

7301  Advanced Exercise Physiology Laboratory I (3) Prerequisite: Enrollment in ESS 6300/7300.
   Meets with ESS 6301. In this course you will develop skills for utilizing the scientific method. Dependent variables for experiments in this course require developing laboratory skills related to indirect calorimetry, metabolic measures of exercise efficiency and recovery, carbohydrate, lactate, and lipid metabolism, body composition appraisal, muscle-power tests, and bone health. You will explore ways to research a topic, perhaps not always familiar to you, and write a partial manuscript citing relevant literature for each experiment.

7310  Advanced Exercise Physiology II (3)
   Meets with ESS 6310. This course is intended to develp an understanding of selected physiological mechanisms underlying the acute responses to dynamic and static exercise. Special emphasis is given to cardiovascular, respiratory, and thermoregulatory functions.

7311  Advanced Exercise Physiology II-Lab (3)
   Meets with ESS 6311. This laboratory experience is the companion course to ESS 7310. Upon completion of this laboratory the student will have a variety of skills necessary for assessing pulmonary, cardiovascular, and thermoregulatory function during rest and exercise.

7810  Research in Exercise Physiology (3)
   Selected research topics in exercise physiology will be presented in a seminar setting.

7820  Research in Sport Psychology (3)
   Selected research topics in sport psychology will be presented in a seminar setting.

7830  Journal Readings (1)
   Meets with ESS 5830. To provide students with opportunities to critically evaluate the research literature for the purpose of formulating and developing their own research questions.

7850  Graduate Seminar (1) Prerequisite: Must be master's thesis or doctoral students.
   Meets with ESS 6850. This course serves the purpose of a) a forum for presenting theses and dissertations, b) providing information on professional development and conduct.

7920  Independent Study and Research: Doctoral Level (1 to 6)
   Research problems will be developed and completed under the guidance of an exercise and sport-science faculty member.

7930  Doctoral Internship (1 to 10)
   Students will work with professionals in the field to gain experience as practicing exercise and sport professionals.

7953  College Teaching II (1 to 3) Prerequisite: ESS 6952.
   While working with a mentor, the student will take responsibility for using departmental lines to develop the course syllabus and related instructional materials and teach a section of a course.

7954  Practicum in Effective Teaching -- Doctoral (1 to 3)
   This course will provide graduate students in PETE with the opportunity to model quality physical education teaching, supervise practicum students, and maintain sites of good practice for the PETE program.

7970  Thesis Research: Ph.D. (1 to 10)
   A research topic will be identified and an appropriate research design developed. After approval of the proposed study, data will be collected, and a thesis will be written and defended.

7980  Faculty Consultation: Ph.D. (3)
   Students will work closely with a faculty member to complete a research project designed and implemented by the student. Students will be off campus while this work is being completed.

7990  Continuing Registration: Ph.D. (0)
   Designed to allow students to be away from campus during the completion of their doctoral program.