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ESS

25 courses with the subject ESS, each shown exactly as we captured it from the college's catalog, with every element we hold. Where the wording looks broken, that is our reading of the catalog, not the college's text.

ESS 1110Introduction to Exercise Science

This course is an introduction to the interdisciplinary field of exercise science. This includes an examin

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ESS 1200Medical Terminology

This course is an exploration of basic medical terminology. Prefixes, roots, suffixes a

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ESS 1210Therapeutic Approaches to Exercise

This course will investigate pathologies common to an active population. A variety of therapeutic approache

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ESS 2140Research Methods

This course is an overview of research methods and procedures. Areas of investigation i

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ESS 215Notes

This course in itself will not prepare the student for the exam, but the topics covered are relevant and pertinent to exam p Powered by SmartCatalog IQ 5-2026 Academic Catalog 2025-2026 Graduate Catalog Sexual Harassment Policy and Procedures 2025-2026 Stude ogram, use of commercial and free weight equipment, technique/skill demonstration, evaluation of and desig reparations. nt Handbook 2026-2027 Academic Catalog 2026-2027 Graduate Catalog 2026-2027 Student Handbook ning and implementing fitness/conditioning programs. This course is designed to assist students in preparation for taking the NSCA-Strength and Conditioning Specialist (CSCS) exam or NSCA-Certified Personal Trainer (NSCA-CPT) exam.

Subject: ESS
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Edition: 2025-2026
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ESS 2160Neuromotor Control

This course is designed to increase student knowledge regarding the structural and funct

Subject: ESS
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Edition: 2025-2026
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ESS 2200Exercise and Intervention

This course examines the science behind exercise as 'medicine' and offers students an opportunity to apply acquired knowledge and skills through participation in at least 20 hours of service learning with clients from community partners. Service learning is an experiential educational approach that involves an established community pa

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Edition: 2025-2026
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ESS 2210Ergonomics in Physical Activity and Sport

This course is the study of ergonomic principles as they apply to physical activity and sport. Practical pr

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Edition: 2025-2026
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ESS 2215Theory and Practice of Strength Training and Conditioning

This course covers physical fitness testing and strength evaluation of the athlete, components of a physical conditioning pr

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Edition: 2025-2026
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ESS 281Notes

Students must make arrangements with their professor the semester prior to the practicum. Powered by SmartCatalog IQ Academic Catalog 2025-2026 Graduate Catalog Sexual Harassment Policy and Procedures 2025-2026 Student Handbook 202 agencies in which they will shadow a practitioner for approximately 27 hours. A minimum of 80 hours is required. S 6-2027 Academic Catalog 2026-2027 Graduate Catalog 2026-2027 Student Handbook tudents discuss their experiences through written reports in which they reflect upon and critique the experience, practitioner and agency, and the practitioners evaluate the students' career potential, professionalism and motivation for learning.

Subject: ESS
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Edition: 2025-2026
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ESS 2981Practicum in Exercise Science

The practicum introduces the student to professions in exercise science and health-related fields. Students choose three different

Subject: ESS
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Edition: 2025-2026
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ESS 3110Biomechanics

Students study the musculoskeletal system and biomechanics from the point of view of physical educat

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Edition: 2025-2026
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ESS 3120Physiology of Exercise

This course is a study of the acute responses and chronic adaptations to exercise. An in-depth inve

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Edition: 2025-2026
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ESS 3123Nutrition and Bioenergetics

This course will examine how the body utilizes nutrients to support physical activity, sport performance and maintain

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Edition: 2025-2026
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ESS 3133Exercise Psychology

This course will examine applied and theoretical issues related to the psychology of physical activity. Theories of motivation and exercis

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Edition: 2025-2026
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ESS 3134Sport Psychology

This course will examine the theories and research related to sport behavior. The course is designed to

Subject: ESS
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Edition: 2025-2026
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ESS 3225Exercise Science and Special Populations

In this course we will examine special populations which may include development, aging, movement disorders, or chronic health impairments. We will discuss the physiological, neuromechanical, epidemiological, and sustainability-related aspects of life and lon

Subject: ESS
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Edition: 2025-2026
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ESS 4220Exercise and the Cell

This course will examine cellular physiological processes that underlie exercise; specif

Subject: ESS
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Edition: 2025-2026
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ESS 4260Exercise Psychophysiology

This course will focus on the psychophysiology of exercise and cover such topics as the influence of exercise on affect, anxiety, depression,

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ESS 482Notes

Students should make arrangements with their professors the semester prior to taking the internship. Powered by SmartCatalog IQ g 2025-2026 Graduate Catalog Sexual Harassment Policy and Procedures 2025-2026 Student Handbook 2026-2027 Academic Catalog 2026-2027 80-160 hours at the agency. Students turn in biweekly reports, including a brief discussion of the experience, reflections and a crit Graduate Catalog 2026-2027 Student Handbook ique of the experience/agency. Students may engage in problem-solving assignments and perform research on some particular topic. Students may also assist with patient/client care and/or training and shadow their supervisor. A research paper is due near the end of the experience.

Subject: ESS
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Edition: 2025-2026
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ESS 4875Exercise Testing and Prescription

Students gain applied knowledge in order to evaluate, develop and supervise exercise prog

Subject: ESS
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Edition: 2025-2026
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ESS 4970Senior Seminar

This course examines the current trends, ideas, technology and scientific theory associated with exercise science. Students will design, p

Subject: ESS
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Edition: 2025-2026
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ESS 4985Internship in Exercise Science

Upper-class Exercise Science majors select a sports medicine or health-related agency for their internship, a capstone experience. Students serve

Subject: ESS
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Edition: 2025-2026
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ESS 4991Independent Study

Students may undertake independent study of catalog courses or special topics.

Subject: ESS
Type: course
Edition: 2025-2026
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ESS 4999Research in Exercise Science

Independent research project supervised by faculty mentor.

Subject: ESS
Type: course
Edition: 2025-2026
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