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Exercise and Sports Studies

Division of Social Sciences
Recreation Center 2130
Department Phone:  (805) 893-2956
Department Chair:  Amy Jamieson
Email:  amyjam@ucsb.edu
Department Website:  ess.ucsb.edu
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ES 1- 2. Intercollegiate Baseball
(0.5)
Prerequisite: Consent of coach.
Enrollment Comments: 6 unit maximum.
The course provides students the opportunity to compete, improve their physical condition, and refine their skills through vigorous training and neuromuscular development.
ES 1- 4A. Elementary Badminton
(0.5)
A course designed to provide students with the opportunity to improve their basic physical condition, secure useful neuromuscular development, and gain recreational skills.
ES 1- 4B. Intermediate Badminton
(0.5)
A course designed to provide students with the opportunity to improve their basic physical condition, secure useful neuromuscular development, and gain recreational skills.
ES 1- 5B. Intermediate Baseball
(0.5)
A course designed to provide students with the opportunity to improve their basic physical condition, secure useful neuromuscular development, and gain recreational skills.
ES 1- 5C. Advanced Baseball
(0.5)
Provides students with the opportunity to improve their basic physical condition, secure useful neuromuscular development, and gain recreational skills.
ES 1- 6A. Elementary Basketball
(0.5)
A course designed to provide students with the opportunity to improve their basic physical condition, secure useful neuromuscular development, and gain recreational skills.
ES 1- 6B. Intermediate Basketball
(0.5)
A course designed to provide students with the opportunity to improve their basic physical condition, secure useful neuromuscular development, and gain recreational skills.
ES 1- 6C. Advanced Basketball
(0.5)
Provides students with the opportunity to improve their basic physical condition, secure useful neuromuscular development, and gain recreational skills.
ES 1- 7A. Elementary Boating and Sailing
(0.5)
A course designed to provide students with the opportunity to improve theirbasic physical condition, secure useful neuromuscular development, and gainrecreational skills.
ES 1- 7B. Intermediate Boating & Sailing
(0.5)
A course designed to provide students with the opportunity to improve theirbasic physical condition, secure useful neuromuscular development, and gain recreational skills.
ES 1- 9A. Elementary Bowling
(0.5)
A course designed to provide students with the opportunity to improve their basic physical condition, secure useful neuromuscular development, and gain recreational skills.
ES 1- 10A. Elementary Aerobic and Fitness Conditioning
(0.5)
Introduction to fitness training techniques that address aerobic conditioning, muscular endurance, muscular strength and flexibility.
ES 1- 10B. Intermediate Aerobic and Fitness Conditioning
(0.5)
Presentation and practice of variety of fitness training techniques (high/low impact, step and resistance training) addressing aerobic conditioning, muscular strength and muscular endurance.
ES 1- 10C. Advanced Aerobic and Fitness Conditioning
(0.5)
An advanced level course including high/low impact, step, resistance and anaerobic training techniques. cross-training, injury prevention and body alignment priciples will be accentuated.
ES 1- 11. Intercollegiate Basketball
(0.5)
Prerequisite: Consent of coach.
The course provides students the opportunity to compete, improve their physical condition, and refine their skills through vigorous training and neuromuscular development.
ES 1- 12. Indoor Cycling
(0.5) STAFF
Enrollment Comments: Quarters usually offered: Winter, Spring, Fall.
Introduction to the basic concepts of indoor cycling. The relationship between indoor cycling and cardiovasular fitness is explored. Appropriate for individuals of all levels of fitness and experience.
ES 1- 12A. Elementary Cycling
(0.5) JAMIESON
Designed to give the student a basic understanding of the principlies of cycling, including pedal cadence, shifting, gear ratios, training, safety, and maintenance.
ES 1- 13A. Elementary Fencing
(0.5)
The objective of this course is to obtain the basic techniques and theory fundamental to fencing. Satisfactory progress will allow advancement to the intermediate class.
ES 1- 13B. Intermediate Fencing
(0.5)
Students obtain the basic techniques and theory fundamental to fencing. Satisfactory progress will allow advancement to the advanced class.
ES 1- 13C. Advanced Fencing
(0.5)
Utilizes basic fundamentals and techniques in acquiring advanced skills of fencing.
ES 1- 14. Intercollegiate Cross Country
(0.5)
Prerequisite: Consent of coach.
The course provides students the opportunity to compete, improve their physical condition, and refine their skills through vigorous training and neuromuscular development.
ES 1- 15A. Introduction to Yoga
(0.5) STAFF
Introduction to Yoga principles, techniques and poses that address physical and emotional wellbeing will be presented.
ES 1- 15B. Intermediate Yoga
(0.5) STAFF
Presentation and practice of a variety of yoga techniques (yoga flow, yoga sculpt) addressing muscular strength, core conditioning and flexibility.
ES 1- 15C. Advanced Yoga
(0.5) STAFF
An advanced level course including a variety of yoga techniques. Advanced poses are introduced to challenge balance, core strength, and flexibility.
ES 1- 16A. Elementary Ballroom Dance
(0.5)
Introduction to a variety of movement skills and sequences necessary to perform the foxtrot, swing, tango, waltz, mambo, salsa, and other popular social dances.
ES 1- 16B. Intermediate Ballroom Dance
(0.5)
Designed to provide students with the opportunity to improve upon the variety of movement skills and sequences necessary to perform the foxtrot, swing, tango, waltz, mambo, salsa, and other popular social dances.
ES 1- 17. INTRODUCTION TO CAPOEIRA - BRAZILIAN MARTIAL ART
(0.5) SILVA
AN INTRODUCTION TO THE AFRO-BRAZILIAN MARTIAL ART THAT PRESENTS ELEMENTS OF SELF-DEFENSE, ACROBATICS, MUSIC, DANCE AND RITUAL. STUDENTS WILL IMPROVE THEIR BODY'S PHYSICAL STRENGTH, POWER AND FLEXIBILITY, AS WELL AS THEIR MIND'S CONCENTRATION, SELF-CONFIDENCE, COURAGE AND CREATIVITY.
ES 1- 18D. Theatrical Fencing
(0.5)
A course designed for drama majors which covers the use of the sabre, epee,and dagger in theatrical productions. Proficiency in the class does not prepare the individual for contest participation but rather the use of these instruments in acting.
ES 1- 22. Intercollegiate Golf
(0.5)
Prerequisite: Consent of coach.
Enrollment Comments: May be repeated to a maximum of six units.
The course provides students the opportunity to compete, improve their physical condition, and refine their skills through vigorous training and neuromuscular development. 6 unit maximum.
ES 1- 24A. Elementary Golf
(0.5)
A course designed to provide students with the opportunity to improve theirbasic physical condition, secure useful neuromuscular development, and gain recreational skills.
ES 1- 24B. Intermediate Golf
(0.5)
A course designed to provide students with the opportunity to improve theirbasic physical condition, secure useful neuromuscular development, and gain recreational skills.
ES 1- 25A. Elementary Tumbling and Free Exercise
(0.5)
Affords a basic background for the sport of gymnastics with a working knowledge of tumbling skills progressing from basic mat somersaults, kips, balances, etc., to intermediate and advanced routines as used in both the men's and women's competitive tumbling and free exercise events.
ES 1- 25B. Intermediate Tumbling and Free Exercise
(0.5)
Affords a basic background for the sport of gymnastics with a working knowledge of tumbling skills progressing from basic mat somersaults, kips, balances, etc., to advanced routines as used in both the men's and women's competitive tumbling and free exercise events.
ES 1- 25C. Advanced Tumbling and Free Exercise
(0.5)
Affords a working knowledge of tumbling skills in an advanced level.
ES 1- 26A. Elementary Gymnastics Apparatus
(0.5)
Offers basic, intermediate, and advanced instruction for both men and women in all olympic events except for exercise. Step by step progressions leading to competitive style routines are taught for each of the three ability levels.
ES 1- 26B. Intermediate Gymnastics Apparatus
(0.5)
Offers basic, intermediate and advanced instruction for both men and women in all olympic events except for exercise. Step by step progressions leading to competitive style routines are taught for each of the three ability levels.
ES 1- 29A. Elementary Raquetball
(0.5)
The course provides students the opprotunity to compete in elementary racquetball, improve their physical condition, and refine their skills through vigorous training and neuromuscular development.
ES 1- 29B. Intermediate Racquetball
(0.5)
The course provides students the opportunity to compete in intermediate racquetball, improve their physical condition, and refine their skills through vigorous training and neuromuscular development.
ES 1- 30A. Elementary Soccer
(0.5)
A course designed to provide students with the opportunity to improve theirbasic physical condition, secure useful neuromuscular development, and gain recreational skills.
ES 1- 30B. Intermediate Soccer
(0.5)
A course designed to provide students with the opportunity to improve their basic physical condition, secure useful neuromuscular development, and gain recreational skills.
ES 1- 31A. Softball -- Elementary
(0.5)
A course designed to provide students with the opportunity to improve their basic physical condition, secure useful neuromuscular development, and gain recreational skills.
ES 1- 31B. Softball -- Intermediate
(0.5)
A course designed to provide students with the opportunity to improve their basic physical condition, secure useful neuromuscular development, and gain recreational skills.
ES 1- 31C. Softball--Advanced
(0.5)
Provides students with the opportunity to improve their basic physical condition, secure useful neuromuscular development, and gain recreational skills.
ES 1- 32. Intercollegiate Softball
(0.5)
Prerequisite: Consent of coach.
The course provides students the opportunity to compete, improve their physical condition, and refine their skills through vigorous training and neuromuscular development.
ES 1- 33. Intercollegiate Swimming
(0.5)
Prerequisite: Consent of coach.
The course provides students the opportunity to compete, improve their physical condition, and refine their skills through vigorous training and neuromuscular development.
ES 1- 34A. Elementary Swimming
(0.5)
A course designed to provide students with the opportunity to improve their basic physical condition, secure useful neuromuscular development, and gain recreational skills.
ES 1- 34B. Intermediate Swimming
(0.5)
A course designed to provide students with the opportunity to improve their basic physical condition, secure useful neuromuscular development, and gain recreational skills.
ES 1- 35A. Elementary Sychronized Swimming
(0.5)
This course provides students the opportunity to learn the skills essential to the successful completion of a synchronized swimming routine. Introduction to composition, music selection principles and governing body rules and regulations.
ES 1- 36. Jogging Fitness
(0.5)
Jogging (majority of work), stair running, indoor and out-door apparatus, information on various methods of obtaining cardiovascular fitness: long slow distance, interval training, repetition training.
ES 1- 37. Intercollegiate Tennis
(0.5)
Prerequisite: Consent of coach.
The course provides students the opportunity to compete, improve their physical condition, and refine their skills through vigorous training and neuromuscular development.
ES 1- 38A. Elementary Tennis
(0.5)
A course designed to provide students with the opportunity to improve theirbasic physical condition, secure useful neuromuscular development, and gain recreational skills.
ES 1- 38B. Intermediate Tennis
(0.5)
A course designed to provide students with the opportunity to improve their basic physical condition, secure useful neuromuscular development, and gain recreational skills.
ES 1- 38C. Advanced Tennis
(0.5)
Provides students with the opportunity to improve their basic physical condition, secure useful neuromuscular development, and gain recreational skills.
ES 1- 40A. Elementary Volleyball
(0.5)
A course designed to provide students with the opportunity to improve their basic physical condition, secure useful neuromuscular development, and gain recreational skills.
ES 1- 40B. Intermediate Volleyball
(0.5)
A course designed to provide students with the opportunity to improve their basic physical condition, secure useful neuromuscular development, and gain recreational skills.
ES 1- 40C. Advanced Volleyball
(0.5)
Prerequisite: Physical Activities 1-40B.
A course designed to provide students with the opportunity to improve their basic physical condition, secure useful neuromuscular development, and gain recreational skills.
ES 1- 41A. Elementary Water Polo
(0.5)
A course designed to provide students with the opportunity to improve their basic physical condition, secure useful neuromuscular development, and gain recreational skills.
ES 1- 41B. Intermediate Water Polo
(0.5)
A course designed to provide students with the opportunity to improve their basic physical condition, secure useful neuromuscular development, and gain recreational skills.
ES 1- 42. Intercollegiate Track and Field
(0.5)
Prerequisite: Consent of coach.
Enrollment Comments: May be repeated to a maximum of six units.
The course provides students the opportunity to compete, improve their physical condition, and refine their skills through vigorous training and neuromuscular development.
ES 1- 43A. Beginning Weight Training
(0.5)
A course designed for the general college population, introducing and supporting concepts, principles and proper techniques of conditioning with an emphasis on strength training.
ES 1- 43B. Intermediate Weight Training
(0.5)
A course emphasizing advanced concepts, principles and proper techniques of conditioning with an emphasis on strength training.
ES 1- 43D. Conditioning/Weight Training
(0.5)
Designed for members of intercollegiate teams who wish to develop and maintain a base level of physical fitness particular to their activity.
ES 1- 43E. Weight Training for Women
(0.5)
Designed to improve women's muscular endurance and strength through proper utilization of strength training equipment and other forms of resistance training. Emphasis on anatomical considerations, physical capabilities and individual goals.
ES 1- 45. Intercollegiate Water Polo
(0.5)
Prerequisite: Consent of coach.
Enrollment Comments: May be repeated to a maximum of six units.
The course provides students the opportunity to compete, improve their physical condition, and refine their skills through vigorous training and neuromuscular development.
ES 1- 47. Intercollegiate Volleyball
(0.5)
Prerequisite: Consent of coach.
The course provides students the opportunity to compete, improve their physical condition, and refine their skills through vigorous training and neuromuscular development.
ES 1- 48. Intercollegiate Soccer
(0.5)
Prerequisite: Consent of coach.
Enrollment Comments: May be repeated to a maximum of six units.
The course provides students the opportunity to compete, improve their physical condition, and refine their skills through vigorous training and neuromuscular development.
ES 1- 59A. Elementary Aqua Aerobics
(0.5)
A course designed to provide an opportunity to enhance cardiovascular fitness and muscular strength. Exercises will be performed to music in water which provides natural resistance, control, and support for the body.
ES 1- 59B. Intermediate Aqua Aerobics
(0.5)
A course designed to provide an opportunity to enhance cardiovascular fitness, muscular strength and flexibility through the use of water resistive equipment.
ES 1- 99. Lifetime Activities Interest Class
(0.5)
Prerequisite: Consent of instructor.
Enrollment Comments: Enrollment not to exceed two sections of PA 1-99 per quarter. Students are limited to 5 units per quarter and 30 units total in all 98/99/198/199/199DC/199RA courses combined.
This class makes it possible for a student to take instruction beyond the elementary, intermediate, and advanced levels of any physical activities 1- class.

 
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ESS 2. Substance Use & Sport Nutrition
(3) STAFF
Examines nutrients and substances with focus on their effects on physical and sports performance. Topics include basic nutrition principles, pre- and post-exercise nutrition, eating for weight control/gain, proper hydration, and commonly abused drugs. Also examined are pharmacological, hormonal, physiological and nutritional agents that have purported ergogenic properties.
ESS 3. Nutrition For Health
(3) JAMIESON, HASSEMER
Repeat Comments: ESS 3H and ESS W 3 are the hybrid and online versions of ESS 3, and EES 3 can be taken as a legal repeat of ESS 3H or ESS W 3.
An examination of the interdependent relationships between diet, health, and disease. Basic nutrition principles, food selection, proper diet, and lifetime health habits are emphasized.
ESS 3H. Nutrition For Health - Hybrid
(3) JAMIESON, HASSEMER
Repeat Comments: ESS 3H is the hybrid version of ESS 3, and ESS 3H can be taken as a legal repeat of ESS 3 or ESS W 3.
An examination of the interdependent relationships between diet, health, and disease. Basic nutrition principles, food selection, proper diet, and lifetime health habits are emphasized. The hybrid course will include one classroom lecture per week accompanied by weekly required online instruction and activities.
ESS 4A. Life Fitness
(2) JAMIESON
A progressive series of classes designed to provide a basic understanding of health and fitness. Theoretical frameworks and fitness related activities are pursued at each course level.
ESS 5A. First Aid and Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation
(3) HOUGHTON
The course develops the knowledge for prevention and the skills necessary for administering immediate care to victims of accidents or sudden illness occurring in home and outdoor environments. Cardiopulmonary resuscitation and personal safety are emphasized. Successful completion may lead to standard First Aid and Personal Safety and CPR certification.
ESS 7. Leadership and Team Building: Theory and Practice
(2) TUCKNOTT
Introduction to experimental education using a traditional ropes challenge course and group initiatives as the medium. Team building, personal awareness and goal setting skills are developed; overcoming fears,mutual support, and trust are fostered through a supportive yet challenging environment.
ESS 9. Principles of Health Promotion
(2) HASSEMER
Examines lifestyle factors and influences which decrease the possibility of premature disease and death and promote a longer and healthier life. Emphasis is placed on understanding the practices which have the most profound impact on health.
ESS 10. Introduction to Wellbeing
(1) JAMIESON, SHISHIM
Course provides an overview of research-based strategies to improve wellbeing at UCSB. Students will be introduced to skills that assist in meeting the academic demands and social challenges of the campus. Topics include: sleep hygiene, stress management, nutrition, activity and exercise, socialization and communication.
ESS 40. Human Physiology
(3) GILBERT
Integrated survey of human physiology that includes the skeletal, muscular, nervous, endocrine, respiratory, circulatory, digestive, and urinary systems and how they function in homeostasis and human health.
ESS 47. Anatomy of the Musculoskeletal System
(4) ROMEO
The study of the structure and function of the musculoskeletal system. Focuses on identifying specific structures and their characteristics within the musculoskeletal system as well as providing an overview of connective tissue and the articular system.
ESS 48. Lifeguard Training and Basic Rescue/Water Safety
(2) HOUGHTON
Prerequisite: Advanced Swimming Proficiency Test.
Successful completion of the course may lead to the American Red Cross Lifeguard Certificate.
ESS 49. Water Safety Instruction
(3) HOUGHTON
Enrollment Comments: Lifeguarding Certification preferred
Includes analysis and performance of skills related to teaching all levels of swimming and aquatic activities. Methods for organizing and presenting course related materials will be covered. Satisfactory completion of the course may lead to American Red Cross Water Safety Instructor's Certificate.
ESS 96. Fieldwork in Exercise Science, Physical Education and Sport
(1-4) JAMIESON
Prerequisite: Consent of instructor.
Enrollment Comments: Students must have a minimum 2.5 GPA and have completed 30 units. May be repeated for a maximum of 8 units.
Designed to provide students with the opportunity to obtain practical experience in the field. Fieldwork may be completed in public or private agencies whose focus in exercise science, physical education or sport.
ESS 98. Readings: Exercise Science, Physical Education, and Sport
(1-4) JAMIESON
Prerequisite: Consent of instructor.
Enrollment Comments: Students must have a minimum 2.5 GPA and have completed 30 units. Optional grading. May be repeated for credit to a maximum of 8 units. Students are limited to 4 units total in all 98/99/185/193/198/199/199AA-ZZ courses combined.
Critical review and discussion of selected subjects within exercise science, physical education, and sport.
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ESS 100. Research and Inquiry in Exercise and Sport
(4) ORLANDO
Designed for students wishing to pursue a graduate degree in any of the sport or exercise sciences. Field specific qualitative and quantitative methods are introduced. The class culminates with students applying these methods in small research projects.
ESS 101. Physiology of Exercise
(4) GILBERT, CERIALE
Prerequisite: ESS 40; upper-division standing.
Exploration of acute and chronic human physiological adaptations resulting from exposure to exercise. Examination of the theoretical bases and methodology for creating physiological changes in light of current training methods.
ESS 101L. Exercise Physiology Laboratory
(1) GILBERT, CERIALE
Prerequisite: ESS 40 and ESS 101.
A series of laboratory experiments demonstrating the principles of physiological adaptations to exercise. Instruction in exercise stress testing techniques, body composition, pulmonary functions, electrocardiography, and data analysis.
ESS 130. Sport Administration
(4) ORLANDO
Prerequisite: Upper-division standing.
An introduction to the basic principals and problems of administering (planning, organizing, leading, and evaluating) athletic and recreational sports programs at the community, high school, collegiate, and professionallevels.
ESS 131. Sport and Exercise Psychology
(4) SLADE
Prerequisite: Upper-division standing.
Repeat Comments: ESS 131 can be taken as a legal repeat of ESS W 131.
The scientific study of people and their behavior in sport and exercise settings. Examination of individual and group performance enhancement strategies through application of data, knowledge and skills from psychological and related fields. An overview of the evolving field of sport and exercise psychology is presented.
ESS 132. Sport Sociology
(4) STAFF
Prerequisite: Upper-division standing.
Examination of the issues and impact of sport in various cultures and subcultures within the context of sociology. Study of sport relevant to how it is influenced by and influences the basic institutions of society: family, economics, politics, religion, and education.
ESS 140. Sport Management
(4) HATCHER
An overview of professional sport management in North America. The political, historical, social, economic, and cultural impacts will be explored. Topics include team management, organizational administration, legal issues, public, and facility management.
ESS 149. Applied Kinesiology
(4) ROMEO
Prerequisite: ESS 47; upper-division standing.
Examination of the fundamentals of human movement relevant to sport, exercise and aging. Includes the study of connective tissue, skeletal muscle and the structure and function of major articulations within the body.
ESS 150. Care and Prevention of Athletic Injuries
(4) JAMIESON
Prerequisite: Upper-division standing.
Examination of the fundamentals of human movement relevant to Sport, Exercise and Aging. Includes the study of connective tissues, skeletal muscles and the structures and functions of major articulations within the body. Focus on mechanisms of injury associated with biomechanics, training methods, environment and equipment. Practical applications of evaluation, prevention, treatment and rehabilitation techniques will be introduced.
ESS 159. Environmental Justice and Community Health
(4) STAFF
Prerequisite: Upper-division standing.
Enrollment Comments: ESS 159 is the same course as AS AM 159.
Examines intersection of environmental racism and health justice. With particular focus on California, course explores the political economic infrastructure of urban and rural communities as they confront environmental racism and challenge its impact on community health.
ESS 160. Current Issues in Sport Management
(4) ORLANDO, HATCHER
Prerequisite: Upper-division standing.
Investigates contemporary sport management issues with emphasis on the administrative principles of planning, organizing, leading and evaluating. Facilities construction and maintenance, financial concerns and the structure and function of the NCAA are studied.
ESS 170B. Techniques and AAvanced analysis of Team Sports - Basketball
(3)
Prerequisite: Upper-division standing.
The technique of teaching individual and team skills of a variety of team sports and advanced analysis of that sport which is essential to a coach of competitive teams at the interscholastic and college level.
ESS 170C. Techniques and Advanced Analysis of Team Sports - Baseball
(3)
Prerequisite: Upper-division standing.
The technique of teaching individual and team skills of a variety of team sports and advanced analysis of that sport which is essential to a coach ofcompetitive teams at the interscholastic and college level.
ESS 170E. Techniques and Advanced Analysis of Team Sports - Water Polo
(3)
Prerequisite: Upper-division standing.
The technique of teaching individual and team skills of a variety of team sports and advanced analysis of that sport which is essential to a coach of competitive teams at the interscholastic and college level.
ESS 170F. Techniques and Advanced Analysis of Team Sports - Swimming and Diving
(3)
Prerequisite: Upper-division standing.
The technique of teaching individual and team skills of a variety of team sports and advanced analysis of that sport which is essential to a coach ofcompetitive teams at the interscholastic and college level.
ESS 170I. Techniques and Advanced Analysis of Team Sports - Volleyball
(3)
Prerequisite: Upper-division standing.
The technique of teaching individual and team skills of a variety of team sports and the advanced analysis of that sport which is essential to a coach of competitive teams at the interscholastic and college level.
ESS 175A. Methods and Principles of Fitness Instruction
(3) WILLIAMS-EVANS
Prerequisite: ESS 47; Exercise Studies 1-10A or 1-10B or 1-10C; and ESS 101 and 149.
Training course for students to become qualified fitness instructors. Students analyze, practice, and apply skills necessary for leading individual and group exercise.
ESS 176. Methods and Principles of Muscular Fitness Instruction
(3) JAMIESON
Prerequisite: ESS 47; ESS 101 and 149; Exercise Studies 1-43A or 1-43B or 1-43E.
Training to teach muscular strength, muscular endurance, and flexibility classes. Skills and knowledge are applied to the use of free weights, machines, stability balls, bands, gravity, or other resistive equipment. Focus on isolated muscular contraction and extension.
ESS 180. Practicum in Athletic Coaching
(3) FERRER
Prerequisite: Consent of instructor; open only to Exercise & Sport Studies Athletic Coaching minors.
Required for physical education minors in the athletic coaching track. Conducting activity or coaching athletic teams under supervision of an experienced instructor or coach.
ESS 181. Practicum in Fitness Instruction-Group Training
(3) JAMIESON
Prerequisite: ESS 175A.
Final preparation for students pursuing a fitness instruction minor with a group fitness emphasis. Students are involved in supervised internships at clubs, exercise facilities, high schools, and colleges.
ESS 182. Practicum in Exercise and Health Science
(4) GILBERT
Prerequisite: ESS 101 and 101L.
Examination of theoretical knowledge and information applied to the field of health promotion and disease prevention. Introduction to applied techniques and procedures involved in health and fitness testing.
ESS 184. Practicum in Fitness Instruction -- Personal Training
(3) JAMIESON
Prerequisite: ESS 176.
Final preparation for Fitness Instruction Minors pursuing a personal training emphasis.
ESS 185. Introduction to Teaching in Exercise Science, Physical Education, and Sport
(1-4) JAMIESON
Prerequisite: Upper-division standing; consent of instructor.
Under the direction of selected instructors, students assist in teaching a course in which the student has received a B or better. Activities are determined by the instructor and may include leading discussions, labs, and research or grading assignments.
ESS 193. Internship in Exercise Science, Physical Education, and Sport
(1-4) JAMIESON
Prerequisite: Upper-division standing; consent of instructor.
Enrollment Comments: Students must have completed 84 undergraduate units, have a 3.0 GPA for each of the preceding quarters, and be enrolled in one of the the Exercise Studies minors. Course may be repeated for credit to a maximum of 8 units.
Designed to provide students in the minor with practical experience by working under expert supervision in the field. Internships may be completed in public or private agencies whose focus is exercise, physical education, or sport.
ESS 199. Independent Studies in Exercise Science, Physical Education and Sport
(1-5) JAMIESON
Prerequisite: Upper-division standing; consent of instructor; completion of 2 upper- division courses in Exercise Studies.
Enrollment Comments: Students must have comnpleted 84 undergraduate units, have a 3.0 GPA for each of the preceding quarters, and be enrolled in one of the Exercise Studies minors. Letter grade only. Course may be repeated for credit to a maximum of 10 units. Students are limited to 5 units per quarter and 30 units total in all 98/99/185/193/199/199AA-ZZ courses combined.
Provides an opportunity for students in the minor to pursue a particular area of interest under the guidance of a selected faculty member. Course culminates in a report summarizing the inquiry.

 
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ESS W 3. Nutrition for Health
(3) JAMIESON
Repeat Comments: ESS W 3 is the online version of ESS 3, and ESS W 3 can be taken as a legal repeat of ESS 3 or ESS 3H.
This course introduces students to the principles and practices associated with proper nutrition. Emphasis will be placed on food selection, dietary trends and the making of healthy food choices.
ESS W 9. Principles of Health Promotion
(2) JAMIESON, SLADE
Enrollment Comments: Open to non-majors. ESS W 9 is the online version of ESS 9.
Examines lifestyle factors and influences which decrease the possibility of premature disease and death and promote a longer and healthier life. Emphasis is placed on understanding the practices which have the most profound impact on health. The purpose of this course is to provide an overview of major issues in health promotion and disease prevention. Including an examination of lifestyle choices that have the greatest impact on promoting health and wellness and preventing disease within the context of college life and beyond. This course provides a detailed exploration of the specific causes of premature mortality and introduces activities and practices that can be applied to a lifestyle to improve health and help prevent disease.
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ESS W 131. Sport and Exercise Psychology
(4) SLADE, JAMIESON
Prerequisite: Upper-division standing.
Repeat Comments: ESS W 131 can be taken as a legal repeat of ESS 131.
The scientific study of people and their behavior in sport and exercise settings. Examination of individual and group performance enhancement strategies through application of data, knowledge and skills from psychological and related fields. An overview of the evolving field of sport and exercise psychology is presented.