Majors and Minors

Exercise and Sport Science Nucleus:
ESS 181  Foundations of Exercise and Sport Science  3 cr
ESS 185  Lifetime Wellness 3 cr
ESS 320  Psychology of Sport and Physical Activity 3 cr
ESS 490  Sociology of Sport and Physical Activity 3 cr
ESS 495  Senior Seminar in Exercise and Sport Science 3 cr

Exercise and Sport Science Major: Standard Program

Exercise and Sport Science Emphasis
A minimum of 38 credits is required, including the 15-credit Exercise and Sport Science Nucleus, two activities (Lifetime), seven credits of ESS electives above the 200-level (at least two credits must be at the 300-level or higher), First Aid/CPR competency, and the following:
ESS 201  Essentials of Human Anatomy and Physiology (with laboratory) 4 cr
ESS 275  Motor Development and Learning 3 cr
ESS 280  Biomechanics  3 cr
ESS 330  Exercise Physiology 3 cr
ESS 331  Exercise Physiology Lab 1 cr

Sport and Fitness Management Emphasis
A minimum of 46 credits is required, including the 15-credit Exercise and Sport Science Nucleus, First Aid/CPR competency, and the following:  
ACC 201  Introduction to Financial Accounting 3 cr
ACC 202  Introduction to Managerial Accounting 3 cr
ECON 202  Microeconomics 3 cr
ESS 282  Principles of Sport and Fitness Management 3 cr
ESS 385  Program Design for Physical Activity Settings 3 cr
ESS 405  Practicum in Exercise and Sport Science  1 cr
ESS 450  Risk Management in Physical Activity Settings 3 cr
MATH 140  College Algebra 3 cr
OLRM 333  Recreation and Sport Marketing 3 cr
One of the following:
BUAD 220  Computer Applications in Business 3 cr
CIS 120  Information Management and Analysis 3 cr
One of the following:
ESS 382  Management of Sport and Fitness Facilities 3 cr
OLRM 466  Facilities Management 3 cr

Exercise and Sport Science Major: Comprehensive Program

Exercise Science Emphasis
A minimum of 52 credits is required, including the 15-credit Exercise and Sport Science Nucleus, the 16-credit Exercise Science Core, First Aid/CPR competency, and completion of either the clinical track or the health fitness track:
Exercise Science Core:
ESS 275  Motor Development and Learning 3 cr
ESS 280  Biomechanics 3 cr
ESS 330  Exercise Physiology 3 cr
ESS 331  Exercise Physiology Lab 1 cr
ESS 410  Assessment and Exercise Prescription 3 cr
One of the following:
BIOL 300  Basic Nutrition 3 cr
ESS 360  Sport Nutrition and Supplementation 3 cr

Clinical Track (33-34 credits)
BIOL 150  Biological Principles (with laboratory) 4 cr
BIOL 372  Human Anatomy and Physiology I (with laboratory) 4 cr
BIOL 373  Human Anatomy and Physiology II (with laboratory) 4 cr
CHEM 111  General Chemistry I 3 cr
CHEM 112  General Chemistry Laboratory 1 cr
CHEM 113  General Chemistry II 3 cr
CHEM 114  General Chemistry Laboratory II 1 cr
ESS 430  Topics in Clinical Exercise Physiology  3 cr
MATH 140  College Algebra 3 cr
PHYS 140  Introductory Physics (with laboratory) 4 cr 
One of the following:
PSY 345  Biopsychology (with laboratory) 4 cr
PSY 369  Health Psychology 3 cr
PSY 368  Abnormal Psychology 3 cr
PSY 475  Clinical Psychology 3 cr

Health Fitness Track (21-22 credits)
ESS 201  Essentials of Human Anatomy and Physiology (with laboratory) 4 cr
ESS 298  Topics In Fitness Instruction:  1 cr
               (students must select two different topics for a total of two credits)
ESS 385  Program Design for Physical Activity Settings 3 cr
ESS 405  Practicum in Exercise and Sport Science 1 cr
ESS 450  Risk Management in Physical Activity Settings 3 cr
One of the following:
ESS 382  Sport and Fitness Facility Management 3 cr
OLRM 466 Facilities Management 3 cr
At least five credits from the following:
ESS 287  Care and Prevention of Exercise Injuries 2 cr
ESS 340  Mental Training for Peak Performance 3 cr
ESS 363  Adapted Physical Activity 3 cr

K-12 Physical Education Emphasis
This emphasis consists of a minimum of 49 credits including the 15-credit Exercise and Sport Science Nucleus, First Aid/CPR competency, and the following:
ESS 201  Essentials of Human Anatomy and Physiology (with laboratory) 4 cr
ESS 275  Motor Development and Learning 3 cr
ESS 280  Biomechanics 3 cr
ESS 290  Curriculum Development and the Learning Environment 3 cr
ESS 295  Teaching Wellness Through Physical Activity 2 cr
ESS 330  Exercise Physiology 3 cr
ESS 331  Exercise Physiology Lab 1 cr
ESS 350  Instructional Assessment in Physical Education 3 cr
ESS 363  Adapted Physical Activity 3 cr
ESS 392  Methods of Secondary Activities 3 cr
ESS 395  Methods of Elementary Activities 3 cr
ESS 396  Methods of Leisure Activities 3 cr
Students seeking Colorado licensure must fulfill the requirements for K-12 Physical Education Licensure (see description under Education).

Exercise and Sport Science Minor

This Minor consists of 18 credits including:
ESS 181  Foundations of Exercise and Sport Science  3 cr
ESS 185  Lifetime Wellness 3 cr
ESS electives at the 200-level or above
     (excluding ESS 276 and ESS 321-329) 12 cr

Exercise and Sport Science Minor: Coaching Concentration
This minor consists of 22 credits including competencies in nutrition and First Aid/CPR, and the following:
ESS 201  Essentials of Human Anatomy and Physiology (with laboratory) 4 cr
ESS 275  Motor Development and Learning 3 cr
ESS 287  Care and Prevention of Exercise Injuries 2 cr
ESS 330  Exercise Physiology 3 cr
ESS 450  Risk Management in Physical Activity Settings 3 cr 
One of the following:
ESS 320  Psychology of Sport and Physical Activity 3 cr
ESS 490  Sociology of Sport and Physical Activity 3 cr 
Two of the following:
ESS 321  Methods of Coaching Football 2 cr
ESS 323  Methods of Coaching Basketball 2 cr
ESS 325  Methods of Coaching Wrestling 2 cr
ESS 327  Methods of Coaching Track and Field 2 cr
ESS 329  Methods of Coaching Volleyball 2 cr
Students must also have 50 documented hours of supervised coaching experience.

Capstone Course Requirement. The following course in the Exercise and Sport Science Major fulfills the Capstone Course Requirement:  ESS 495 Senior Seminar in Exercise and Sport Science. Students completing the K-12 Physical Education Emphasis may use student teaching to fulfill this requirement.