400
Examines the special physical education and physical fitness needs of individuals with chronic or functional handicaps.
Credit Hours: 3
Through didactic and service-learning, students gain hands-on physical activity programming experience, including health and physical fitness assessment, program design, and implementation. Community partnerships are utilized for client recruitment; the client population may change each offering. Students, under the supervision of a faculty member, work directly with a community partner and a client/athlete during the course. Client sessions occur during the scheduled class period, but may be held off campus. Students may be required to submit a background check or proof of vaccinations prior to enrollment.
Credit Hours: 3
Prerequisites
(1) Suggested Pre- or Co-req Courses: ESC 380, ESC 400, ESC 460 (2) Valid adult CPR/AED certification (3) Background check and Proof of vaccinations may be required (4) Instructor Permission
A study of the organizational patterns and administrative processes involved in leisure-oriented organizations.
Credit Hours: 2
An analysis of sports from a sociological perspective. Investigates sport theory from historical to modern contexts. Includes a critical appraisal of the expanding literature on the origins, functions and effects of sports in society.
Credit Hours: 3
Open only to junior and senior exercise science majors whose concentration is teaching physical education, and exercise science students whose concentration is adult fitness. A study of the available tests, measurement and assessment procedures for the physical education or fitness instructor.
Credit Hours: 3
Prerequisites
ESC 105 and
ESC 110 or
HSC 200
Develops knowledge and understanding of the function and limitations of the organism during exercise.
Credit Hours: 3
Prerequisites
HSC 220 or
HSC 230 with a C or better.
An instructional program that includes supervised pre-professional practice in approved recreational service agencies. Involves observation and participation in planning, conducting and evaluating at the face-to-face supervisory and executive levels of leadership. Graded on a pass/fail basis.
Credit Hours: 4-6
Prerequisites
Completion of 6 credit hours of professional courses and departmental approval.
Offers practical experience in health and fitness center programming. Admission by application to the department chair. Students must provide proof of current CPR certification, and may be required to provide individual liability insurance. Graded on a pass/fail basis. This course may be repeated for credit for a maximum of 12 credit hours.
Credit Hours: 2-12
Prerequisites
Senior academic status and departmental approval.
This course is an experiential education course that focuses on conducting undergraduate research in human performance and working along with a faculty member. The students will be engaged in project conception, background literature study, methodology, data collection, analyzing results, and possible presentation of research to larger community. At least 2 hours a week is required for each credit hour.
Credit Hours: 1-8
Prerequisites
Permission of instructor.
This senior seminar serves as a capstone experience for Human Performance majors. It is designed to consolidate and demonstrate the extensive theoretical knowledge, scientific literacy, and evidence-based practice skills acquired throughout the undergraduate journey. This course also emphasizes an interdisciplinary perspective for ESC 492 Culminating Experience in Human Performance. Students will comprehensively explore professional certifications such as NASM, ACSM, and NSCA, examining diverse graduate degree options and potential career pathways. The course also encourages students to research, analyze, and present topics rooted in relevant, current evidence in the field, fostering a critical understanding of emerging trends and practices.
Credit Hours: 1-3
Prerequisites
ESC 380 and senior status. Spartan Studies First-Year Seminar, mathematics,
AWR 101,
AWR 201,
UTAMPA 200,
UTAMPA 201, core humanities, core social science.
This dynamic and integrative course serves as the culminating experience for students majoring in Human Performance. Designed to deepen and consolidate their understanding of exercise science, this course adopts an interdisciplinary approach, encouraging students to engage with a broad spectrum of concepts and methodologies.
Credit Hours: 3
Prerequisites
Spartan Studies First-Year Seminar, mathematics,
AWR 101,
AWR 201,
UTAMPA 200,
UTAMPA 201, core humanities, core social science.
Corequisites
ESC 491
Independent Study in Exercise Science - A course offered at the discretion of the Health Sciences and Human Performance Department. By permission of instructor and department chair. May include a practicum. May be taken for variable credit.
Credit Hours: 1-8
A seminar and/or independent study incorporating special issues in the field of physical education. May be repeated for credit.
Credit Hours: 1-4
Prerequisites
Junior standing.