77 courses with the subject ES, 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.
Examination of the principles of wellness and encouraging the lifelong practice of wellness habits. Emphasis on personal assessment, behavioral change, information literacy and lifetime applications. Credits 3
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Women's Lacrosse is a non-contact field sport which uses sticks to carry and propel the ball. This course, intended for beginners, will introduce students to: 1) basic skills such as cradling, throwing and catching; 2) basic strategy 3) game rules; and 4) the history, culture and development of the sport. This course is open to both men and women. All necessary playing and safety equipment will be provided. Credits 1
B-Rec Card must be purchased from the town of Bridgewater prior to the start of class. Credits 1
An introduction to hatha yoga, a traditional system of exercise that combines concentration, relaxation, and mind-body integration with endurance, balance and flexibility. Credits 1
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Designed to help students learn about and participate in hiking to improve quality of life and promote lifelong physical fitness. This course delivers basic instruction of fundamental skills necessary for safe, low-impact hiking. This includes effective selection of clothing, routes, equipment, and nutrition. Credits 1
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This course introduces students to the use of the medieval ; longsword as taught by the German and Italian fechtmeister (fight or fencing masters) in the 14th and 15th centuries. Instruction will encompass fundamentals (stance, footwork, focus, initiative, etc.), principles of attack and defense and advanced techniques ("windings," close-quarter play, half-sword techniques). The chivalric attitudes of honor and courtesy will be emphasized in partner drills throughout the course. The evolution of swords and armor during that period will also be discussed. Credits 1
This course will introduce students to Ultimate Frisbee, a growing sport that combines many aspects of football, soccer and basketball. Instruction will include rules of the game, development of individual skills (throwing, catching and defensive technique) and team strategy. Students will participate in small-scale drills that develop individual technique and team strategy, as well as team game play. Credits 1
Tai Chi is a centuries-old martial art that today is practiced as a graceful form of exercise. It involves a series of movements (postures) performed in a slow, focused manner and accompanied by deep breathing. The movements are gentle emphasizing mental focus, breathing, and relaxation and Tai Chi can improve balance and stability, reduce stress and anxiety, and improve focus and attention. This class offers an introduction to 18 posture Yang style Tai Chi. Credits 1
Emergency care training for those who are likely to be the first person responding to the scene of an accident, fire or medical emergency. Credits 3
Designed for students to learn and apply the practical skills of group fitness instruction. The coursework will be centered around the skills and abilities necessary to obtain an NCCA accredited group fitness certification and successfully lead group fitness classes. Credits 3
Introduction to research process including formulating research questions, research methods, general statistical, evaluation, presentation, and research ethics. Credits 3
Introduces students to the fundamental skills and concepts involved in team sports. Through a tactical games approach, students will develop skill technique and tactical awareness to successfully participate in a variety of team sports, including but not limited to basketball, soccer, and volleyball. Credits 3
Exploration of contemporary issues in the field of health and exercise science including exposure to a variety of career opportunities, some of which include athletic training, exercise physiology, fitness, physical therapy, occupational therapy and recreation. Credits 3
Survey exploration for freshman and sophomores interested in the Health and Physical Education major. Observational experiences in each level of physical education teaching. Concepts include philosophy of physical education, behavior management, establishing a positive learning environment, advocacy, and differentiating instruction. The course includes field visit to local schools. Credits 3
Introduction to the coaching profession. Examination of areas such as developing an athlete-centered philosophy, teaching positive values and facilitating social and emotional growth through sport, physical training basics, the role of nutrition in athletic performance, accurate information about drugs and supplements, effective communication skills and motivational techniques, organizing practices and creating practice plans, and generating program and coach evaluations. Credits 3
rs HDFS-307 Food Science & Safety 4
A first aid/CPR/AED course that provides basic and instructor level knowledge and skills needed to give immediate care to an injured or ill person. The course helps students recognize and respond appropriately to cardiac, breathing and first aid emergencies. The first aid/ CPR/AED program in this course offer a variety of combination to meet the various training needs of a diverse audience. Credits 3
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Examination of the multiple determinants of health and s wellness from a personal and community perspective. Through service-based learning experiences, students critically analyze individual, social and environmental factors that influence health. This course requires students to spend time off-campus serving at community agencies in order to successfully fulfill course requirements. Credits 3
This is a survey course, which examines a variety of personal and community health and wellness topics. Students will gain the content knowledge and understanding of health topics and develop health literacy skills that will prepare them to teach school health aligned with the National Health Education Standards and the Virginia Standards of Learning. Credits 3
Performance and teaching techniques for gymnastics, rhythms, dance, cooperative activities, and outdoor education, with a focus on pedagogical issues. Credits 3
Introduction to human structures and physiological systems, which are fundamental to human activity. Systems covered include musculoskeletal, respiratory, cardiovascular and nervous with particular attention to the integration of function across systems. Students needing a laboratory-based course should take BIOL-305: Introduction to Human Anatomy and BIOL-314: Human Physiology as an alternative. Credits 3
Examination of the function of the human musculoskeletal system. Selected musculoskeletal structures and their functions, as well as analysis of movements as they relate to physical activity, exercise and sport. Credits 3
Practicum experience consistent with the career objectives of the student. One hundred hours of competency-based work in an environment relevant to the student's chosen career. Credits 2
Administration of school health and exercise science programs, including health instruction, environmental services and curriculum content. Methods and materials used in teaching health and exercise science as well as experiences in unit structure and application are covered. Credits 3
Examination of human movement from the perspectives of motor learning, motor development and motor control. The basic psychological learning principles and theories apply to the acquisition of motor skills and factors which may influence skill learning are identified as is physical growth and development as related to motor performance across the lifespan. Credits 3
A study of the effects of nutrition on the wellbeing of the athlete and the relationship of good nutrition to optimum performance. Credits 3
Comparison of the similarities and differences between varied World Health Organization ranked global healthcare systems. Emphasis will be placed on exploring delivery, financing, and effectiveness of services within various healthcare systems, with a special focus on sports medicine and related prevention and intervention resources for athletes. The class will travel to Portugal an Czech Republic. Credits 3
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Training instructor candidates to teach the American Red Cross (ARC) courses, and to review courses and challenges in: Lifeguard Training, Community Water Safety, CPR for the Professional Rescuer, Lifeguarding Instructor Aide and Longfellow's Whales Tales. Offered alternate years. Credits 2
Training instructor candidates to teach the American Red Cross (ARC) Swimming and Water Safety course in: Infant and Pre-school Aquatics Program, Levels I-VII of the Learn to Swim Program, Community Water Safety course, Water Safety Instructor Aide course, and Safety Training for Swim Coaches course (additional training required). Offered alternate years. Credits 2
Physical Education and Sport
Techniques of teaching and coaching popular sports from basic fundamentals to detailed strategies. Organizational methods and administrative concerns particular to the specific sport are included. Credits 1
Techniques of teaching and coaching popular sports from basic fundamentals to detailed strategies. Organizational methods and administrative concerns particular to the specific sport are included. Credits 1
Techniques of teaching and coaching popular sports from basic fundamentals to detailed strategies. Organizational methods and administrative concerns particular to the specific sport are included. Credits 1
Techniques of teaching and coaching popular sports from basic fundamentals to detailed strategies. Organizational methods and administrative concerns particular to the specific sport are included. Credits 1
Techniques of teaching and coaching popular sports from basic fundamentals to detailed strategies. Organizational methods and administrative concerns particular to the specific sport are included. Credits 1
Techniques of teaching and coaching popular sports from basic fundamentals to detailed strategies. Organizational methods and administrative concerns particular to the specific sport are included. Credits 1
Techniques of teaching and coaching popular sports from basic fundamentals to detailed strategies. Organizational methods and administrative concerns particular to the specific sport are included. Credits 1
The course introduces students to the fundamentals of teaching sport skills, how to organize and run effective practices, and basic strength and conditioning principles to effectively train student-athletes. Organizational methods, technological considerations, and administrative concerns are also included. Students will also learn the techniques and tactics from basic fundamentals to detailed strategies of a sport as well as gain practical experience with a sport coach. Credits 3
Select any ES Activity course 1 Total Credits 24 This minor may be taken with any major, including health and physical education or health and exercise science.
Examination of the field of Adapted Physical Education. Exposure to recreational needs and capabilities of people with disabilities is provided. Practical experience in working with the special populations as well as orientation to wheelchair sports. Off campus laboratory experience required. CL General Education: Engaging in U.S. Diversity Credits 3
Development of community based intervention strategies to modify health risk behaviors, with emphasis on theoretical foundations, and comprehensive program planning strategies. Credits 3
A public health approach to addressing individual and community health problems. Students will implement health promotion programs in different settings with groups and individuals. Students will develop leadership skills around health promotion concepts. A variety of intervention strategies will be examined with a focus on achieving health behavior changes in at-risk populations. Credits 3
Students can take only ES-318 OR BIOL-305 and BIOL-314. Course Code Title Credits
The first of two courses required by the Virginia Department of Education for an endorsement in driver education. Development of an understanding of the highway transportation system, the complexity of the driving task, factors contributing to the performance of highway users, and attitudes and skills necessary to develop competent drivers. Provides prospective teachers with the essential knowledge and skills to effectively deliver the course content as presented in the Administrative and Curriculum Guide for Driver Education in Virginia. Credits 3
Preparation in scientifically sound principles of conditioning in professional settings including in-depth study of strength training, speed development, cardiovascular training, flexibility training and exercise program design. Principles and concepts derived from physiology, psychology, anatomy and kinesiology are practically applied. Application of principles of training t all populations including those with special needs and athletes. Credits 4
and In-Car Instruction The second of two courses required by the Commonwealth of Virginia for endorsement in driver education. Incorporation of current teaching methods and research in the field of driver education. Emphasis on organization and administration, classroom instruction, single car instruction, multiple-car range, simulation and evaluation. Emphasis on actual teaching skills including a minimum of 20 hours of actual behind-the-wheel, supervised teaching experience. Course content is consistent with the Administrative and Curriculum Guide for Driver Education in Virginia. Credits 3
Concepts of administration such as devising policy and procedures, record-keeping, budgeting, facility design, risk management and productivity standards for healthcare professionals. Credits 3
Capstone experience integrating the core learned in major level courses through readings, class discussions and projects. Additionally, skill application occurs by completing 75 hours of competency-based work in an environment relevant to the discipline and reflecting upon this experience in light of their knowledge and skill development. Credits 3
This is a practicum course designed for students pursing the strength and conditioning concentration. Credits 3
o Examination of the mental health benefits of exercise as well as motivational factors involved in exercise and the many variables that influence exercise behavior (e.g., stress, emotional states, anxiety and depression). Additionally, this course explores the psychological antecedents and consequences of injury and illness. Credits 3
This course is a directed study of cultural and ethical issues associated with varied allied health professional's service delivery. The experience is designed to advance the student's knowledge in providing healthcare for diverse cultural groups within the United States healthcare system including discussions related to the following: communications, family roles, high risk behaviors, healthcare practices, spirituality, and death rituals. Concurrently, the class will provide insight into the formation and use of various allied healthcare professional organization's code of ethics. Credits 3
Provides an opportunity for a student to gain field experience in an area related to the student's program of study or career goals. The learning objectives for internships include connecting academic knowledge and problem-solving processes to experiences and problems in professional settings. A Faculty Sponsor in the relevant academic department must approve a description and an internship learning plan at least eight weeks in advance of the start of the term in which the internship is to be completed. This internship learning plan must be filed with the Director of Internships in the Center for Career Development at least three weeks prior to the start of the internship. Approval of each application for an internship is made by the Director of Internships based upon approved policies and guidelines. Supervision of the internship experience is provided by an appropriate Bridgewater College Cooperating Professor (who may or may not be the Faculty Sponsor) and by a Site Supervisor at the agency or business in which the student is an intern. Students must complete 40 hours (minimum two weeks) of internship-related work as well as weekly journal entries and a final reflective paper completed in accordance with approved requirements. Internships are graded by the Cooperating Professor on an S or U basis. A maximum of 12 credits in internships may be applied toward graduation. Students who successfully complete at least three credits of internship at one or more placements may petition the Associate Provost to accept those credits in fulfillment of the FILA general education experiential learning requirement. Credits 1
Provides an opportunity for a student to gain field experience in an area related to the student's program of study or career goals. The learning objectives for internships include connecting academic knowledge and problem-solving processes to experiences and problems in professional settings. A Faculty Sponsor in the relevant academic department must approve a description and an internship learning plan at least eight weeks in advance of the start of the term in which the internship is to be completed. This internship learning plan must be filed with the Director of Internships in the Center for Career Development at least three weeks prior to the start of the internship. Approval of each application for an internship is made by the Director of Internships based upon approved policies and guidelines. Supervision of the internship experience is provided by an appropriate Bridgewater College Cooperating Professor (who may or may not be the Faculty Sponsor) and by a Site Supervisor at the agency or business in which the student is an intern. Students must complete 80 hours (minimum four weeks) of internship-related work as well as weekly journal entries and a final reflective paper completed in accordance with approved requirements. Internships are graded by the Cooperating Professor on an S or U basis. A maximum of 12 credits in internships may be applied toward graduation. Students who successfully complete at least three credits of internship at one or more placements may petition the Associate Provost to accept those credits in fulfillment of the FILA general education experiential learning requirement. Credits 2
Provides an opportunity for a student to gain field experience in an area related to the student's program of study or career goals. The learning objectives for internships include connecting academic knowledge and problem-solving processes to experiences and problems in professional settings. A Faculty Sponsor in the relevant academic department must approve a description and an internship learning plan at least eight weeks in advance of the start of the term in which the internship is to be completed. This internship learning plan must be filed with the Director of Internships in the Center for Career Development at least three weeks prior to the start of the internship. Approval of each application for an internship is made by the Director of Internships based upon approved policies and guidelines. Supervision of the internship experience is provided by an appropriate Bridgewater College Cooperating Professor (who may or may not be the Faculty Sponsor) and by a Site Supervisor at the agency or business in which the student is an intern. Students must complete 120 hours (minimum six weeks) of internship-related work as well as weekly journal entries and a final reflective paper completed in accordance with approved requirements. Internships are graded by the Cooperating Professor on an S or U basis. A maximum of 12 credits in internships may be applied toward graduation. Students who successfully complete at least three credits of internship at one or more placements may petition the Associate Provost to accept those credits in fulfillment of the FILA general education experiential learning requirement. Credits 3
Upon approval of the department and the division head, a student with a cumulative grade point average of 2.20 or better may engage in an independent study or research project. One desiring to pursue independent study or research must submit a written description of the proposed work to the chair of the appropriate department and to the appropriate division head prior to the last day of the drop and add period for the semester in which the study is to be conducted. At the end of the semester, the supervising professor files with the registrar a grade for the student and a description of the work accomplished. Credit may be received for no more than three independent studies or research projects. Credits 3
Upon approval of the department and the division head, a student with a cumulative grade point average of 2.20 or better may engage in an independent study or research project. One desiring to pursue independent study or research must submit a written description of the proposed work to the chair of the appropriate department and to the appropriate division head prior to the last day of the drop and add period for the semester in which the study is to be conducted. At the end of the semester, the supervising professor files with the registrar a grade for the student and a description of the work accomplished. Credit may be received for not more than three independent studies or research projects. Credits 3
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Source: Bridgewater College's catalog, linked per course · table learning_unit · CourseShelf publish 59
