EXERCISE SPORT SCIENCE COURSE DESCRIPTION

 

 

ESS 101r Resistance Training (1)

Students will learn types of resistance that may include resistance tubing, gravity, dumbbells, barbells medicine balls, and other equipment designed specifically for the purpose of improving muscular strength and endurance. Students will also learn basic skeletal muscle anatomy, resistance exercises for major muscle groups, and flexibility exercises for major muscle groups.

 

 

ESS 103t Introduction to Tai Chi/Qi Gong (1)

Students will learn the Chinese Martial Art of Tai Chi Chu'an and the Healing Art of Qi Gong along with an appreciation of the history and philosophy of Tai Chi.

 

ESS 103y Introduction to Yoga (1)

This course is designed to decrease stress, improve muscular endurance and increase flexibility through Yoga asanas (physical postures) and pranayamas (breath work).

 

 

ESS 101w Walking for Health and Fitness (1)

This course is designed to improve health, cardiovascular endurance and flexibility through walking, and to give students an appreciation of the role regular physical activity plays in the quality of life.

 

 

ESS 102b Fundamentals of Basketball (1)

This course provides students an opportunity to learn basic skills necessary to play basketball, including ball handling, dribbling, shooting, decision-making, passing, offense, defense and team work.

 

 

ESS 102s Fundamentals of Softball (1)

This course provides students an opportunity to learn basic skills necessary to play softball, including scorekeeping, hitting, pitching, catching, throwing, base-running and fielding.

 

ESS102v Introduction to Volleyball (1)

Students will learn basic skills necessary to play volleyball, including scorekeeping, game modifications, serving, setting, passing, blocking and attacking.

 

 

ESS/SC 200 Fundamentals of Wellness and Physical Fitness (3)

This course is designed to give students the skills and knowledge necessary to make informed choices concerning their health. Emphasis will be placed on the importance of physical activity, and experiencing the process of change.