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
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.