Description of the Exercise and Sport Science Program 2008-2009
Course lists from previous catalogs are available at the Registration Services Catalog page.
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 (27-28 credits)
BIOL 372 Human Anatomy and Physiology I (with laboratory) 4 cr
BIOL 373 Human Anatomy and Physiology II (with laboratory) 4 cr
CHEM 101 Introduction to Inorganic Chemistry 3 cr
CHEM 105 Introduction to Organic Chemistry and Biochemistry 3 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 468 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
Twelve credits from 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 282 Principles of Sport and Fitness Management 3 cr
ESS 287 Care and Prevention of Exercise Injuries 2 cr
ESS 290 Curriculum Development and the Learning Environment 3 cr
ESS 295 Teaching Wellness through Physical Activity 2 cr
ESS 298 Topics In Fitness Instruction: 1 cr
ESS 320 Psychology of Sport and Physical Activity 3 cr
ESS 330 Exercise Physiology 3 cr
ESS 331 Exercise Physiology Lab 1 cr
ESS 340 Mental Training for Peak Performance 3 cr
ESS 360 Sport Nutrition and Supplementation 3 cr
ESS 363 Adapted Physical Activity 3 cr
ESS 382 Sport and Fitness Facility Management 3 cr
ESS 385 Program Design for Physical Activity Settings 3 cr
ESS 490 Sociology of Sport and Physical Activity 3 cr
ESS 496 Field Experience (maximim of 2 credits) 1-6 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.