Course Descriptions
Bio 246 Human Anatomy and Physiology 1 (Lecture 3, Lab 2) (4 units)
General principles of physiology, cell structure and function, cell metabolism
and division. A survey of tissues, integumentary, skeletal, muscle, central nervous
system, and sensory receptors. Prerequisite: Bio 101 or 111, Sci 115/Che 221 (or
equivalent).
Bio 247 Human Anatomy and Physiology 2 (Lecture 3, Lab 2) (4 units)
General principles of physiology and structure of the endocrine, circulatory,
lymphatic, immune, respiratory, digestive, urinary, and reproductive systems.
Prerequisite: Bio 101 or 111, Sci 115/Che 221 (or equivalent).
ESS 110 CPR/First Aid (1 unit)
Theory and practice for prevention and care of accidents and sudden illness.
Covers the requirements for Red Cross Standard First Aid and CPR certification.
Nominal fee.
ESS 304 Motor Learning and Control (3 units)
Overview of significant factors which influence and determine the learning of
motor skills. Basic principles of learning theory and motor control are applied to
motor performance.
ESS 320 Historical, Social and Cultural Foundations of Sport and P.E. (3 units)
Historical, sociological and philosophical analyses of sport and physical education
are presented and discussed. Additional topics on current challenges, relevant
issues, controversies and career opportunities in sport and physical education are
discussed.
ESS 350 Sport Law (3 units)
An examination of the legal issues in sport and physical education. Provides an
explanation of key areas of the law such as negligence, contracts, civil rights, and
risk management.
ESS 365 Sport Psychology (3 units)
Role of psychomotor and cognitive factors in human movement settings are
discussed. Selected topics may include: arousal, attribution theory, achievement
motivation, anxiety, interventions, goal setting, attention styles, aggression, social
facilitation, social reinforcement and imagery.
ESS 406 Physiology of Exercise (3 units)
Application of physiological principles to the study of human performance in
exercise. Prerequisite: Bio 246 and 247.
ESS 407 Kinesiology (3 units)
A study of human movement with emphasis on the biomechanics, structure and
function of the skeletal, muscular and nervous systems. Prerequisite: Bio 246.
ESS 410 Measurement and Evaluation of Exercise (3 units)
Development, evaluation and administration of tests in exercise science are
explored through lecture and practical settings. Basic statistical analyses and their
application in interpreting tests and measurements are included.
ESS 238 Observational Clinical Coursework 1 (1 units)
A non-classroom experiential course where the student will be introduced to the
principles of athletic training and the practical aspects of daily athletic training
clinic activity. This course is to correspond with the first semester of the observation
phase of the Athletic Training Education Program and will require 50 lab
hours for the clinical component on and off campus. A lab fee may be required.
Prerequisite: consent of director of athletic training.
ESS 239 Observational Clinical Coursework 2 (1 units)
A non-classroom experiential course where the student will be introduced to the
principles of athletic training and the practical aspects of daily athletic training
clinic activity. This course is to correspond with the second semester of the observation
phase of the Athletic Training Education Program and will require 50 lab
hours for the clinical component on and off campus. A lab fee may be required.
Prerequisites: ESS 238 and consent of director of athletic training.
ESS 306 Sports Nutrition (3 units)
This course will explore issues pertinent to the study of health and nutrition for
the active individual and will analyze concepts and controversies by illustrating the
importance of research and clinical studies in the current nutritional literature.
The course will also examine and discuss key concepts concerning the role of
nutrition in overall health and well-being for a healthy lifestyle. Prerequisites: Bio
101 and sophomore standing.
ESS 308 Care and Prevention of Athletic Injuries (3 units)
The theory and practice of the principles and techniques pertaining to prevention
and treatment of athletic injuries. Techniques of preventative athletic taping and
strapping are also incorporated with the lecture as a laboratory component. A lab
fee may be required. Prerequisite: Bio 246 or concurrent enrollment.
ESS 310 General Medicine and Pharmacology (2 units)
Incorporates the knowledge, skills and values that entry-level certified athletic
trainers or similar health professionals must possess to recognize, treat and refer,
when appropriate, general medical conditions and disabilities. This course also
provides the skills and knowledge of pharmacologic applications for athletes and
others involved in physical activity. Prerequisites: Bio 246, 247 and ESS 308 or
consent of department chair.
ESS 338 Beginning Clinical Coursework 1 (1 unit)
This is a non-classroom experiential course with education and teaching being
of a practical nature. This course will introduce principles of athletic training
and require a significant amount of time to be spent in the everyday aspects of the
athletic training clinic. Clinical rotations are completed on and off campus. This
course is designed to correspond with the first semester of the first year in the
professional phase of the Athletic Training Education Program and will require
a minimum of 100 hours for the clinical component at a number of general
medicine affiliate sites and local community colleges. A lab fee may be required.
Prerequisites: ESS 238, 239 and acceptance into the Athletic Training Education
Program.
ESS 339 Beginning Clinical Coursework 2 (1 unit)
A non-classroom experiential course with education and teaching being of a
practical nature. This course will introduce principles of athletic training and
require a significant amount of time to be spent in the everyday aspects of the
athletic training clinic. Clinical rotations are completed on and off campus. This
course is designed to correspond with the second semester of the first year in the
professional phase of the Athletic Training Education Program and will require
a minimum of 100 hours for the clinical component at a number of general medicine affiliate sites and local community colleges. A lab fee may be required.
Prerequisites: ESS 338 and consent of approved clinical instructor (ACI).
ESS 348 Recognizing and Evaluating Athletic Injuries 1 (3 units)
A theoretical and practical approach to injury assessment for the lower body. The
systematic evaluation format, as governed by the NATA, is utilized with the emphasis
placed on the evaluation of the lumbar spine, hip, thigh, knee, lower leg,
ankle, foot and gait analysis. A laboratory component is also incorporated into
the lecture series Prerequisites: Bio 246, 247, ESS 308 or consent of department
chair.
ESS 349 Recognizing and Evaluating Athletic Injuries 2 (3 units)
A theoretical and practical approach to injury assessment for the upper body. The
systematic evaluation format, as governed by the NATA, is utilized with the emphasis
placed on the evaluation of the head/face, cervical/ thoracic spine, shoulder,
elbow, forearm, wrist, hand and abdominal viscera. A laboratory component
is also incorporated into the lecture series. Prerequisite: ESS 348 or consent of
department chair.
ESS 358 Therapeutic Exercise (3 units)
A theoretical and practical approach to therapeutic exercise and rehabilitation
techniques for the injured athlete or those who engage in physical activity. A laboratory
component is also incorporated into the lecture series. Prerequisites: Bio
246, 247, ESS 308 or consent of department chair.
ESS 368 Therapeutic Modalities (3 units)
A theoretical and practical approach for therapeutic modalities in exercise and
rehabilitation are discussed and explored. A laboratory component is also incorporated
into the lecture series. Prerequisites: Bio 246, 247, ESS 308 or consent
of department chair.
ESS 388 Intermediate Clinical Coursework 1 (1 unit)
A non-classroom experiential course with education and teaching being of a
practical nature. This practical course will introduce principles of athletic training
and require a significant amount of time to be spent in the practical aspects
of daily athletic training clinic. This course is designed to correspond with the
first semester of the second year in the professional phase of the Athletic Training
Program and will require a minimum of 250 hours for the clinical component
at an off-campus equipment intensive affiliate site. A lab fee may be required.
Prerequisites: ESS 338, 339 and consent of director of athletic training.
ESS 389 Intermediate Clinical Coursework 2 (1 unit)
A non-classroom experiential course with education and teaching being of a
practical nature. This practical course will introduce principles of athletic training
and require a significant amount of time to be spent in the practical aspects of
daily athletic training clinic. This course is designed to correspond with the second
semester of the second year in the professional phase of the Athletic Training
Education Program and will require a minimum of 150 hours for the clinical
component focusing on team activities. A lab fee may be required. Prerequisites:
ESS 310 and 388 or concurrent enrollment in ESS 310 and consent of director
of athletic training.
ESS 408 Advanced Athletic Training (3 units)
Survey of the theory and practice of advanced principles and techniques pertaining
to prevention and treatment of athletic injuries. Advanced techniques of preventative
taping and strapping are also incorporated with the lecture as a laboratory
component. A lab fee may be required. Prerequisites: Bio 246, 247 and ESS
308 or consent of department chair.
ESS 428 Athletic Training Administration (3 units)
This course incorporates the professional administrative and management components
of operating an athletic training room. Human resource management,
financial resource management, information management, facility design and
planning, athletic insurance and legal/ethical practice are topics investigated.
ESS 438 Advanced Clinical Coursework 1 (1 unit)
A non-classroom experiential course with education and teaching being of a
practical nature. This practical course will introduce principles of athletic training
and require a significant amount of time to be spent in the practical aspects
of daily athletic training clinic on and off campus. This course is designed to correspond
with the first semester of the third year of the professional phase of the
Athletic Training Education Program and will require a minimum of 175 hours
focused on team activities for the clinical component. A lab fee may be required.
Prerequisites: ESS 388, 389 and consent of director of athletic training.
ESS 439 Advanced Clinical Coursework 2 (1 unit)
A non-classroom experiential course with education and teaching being of a
practical nature. This practical course will introduce principles of athletic training
and require a significant amount of time to be spent in the practical aspects of
daily athletic training clinic activity on and off campus. This course is designed to
correspond with the second semester of the third year of the professional phase
of the Athletic Training Education Program and will require a minimum of 175
hours focused on team activities for the clinical component and completion of the
capstone project for program completion. A lab fee may be required. Prerequisites:
ESS 438 and consent of director of athletic training.
ESS 222 Organization and Management of Sport (3 units)
The course will provide knowledge about the broad field of sport management
and elements of managing people, operations, finance, and the work environment
in a variety of occupational settings. Insight into strategies for professional
preparation and career opportunities will also be discussed. Special topics to be
covered include public relations, marketing, legal issues, interviewing, leadership,
effective communication, sport ethics, and perspectives on international sports.
ESS 225 Principles of Weight Training and Cross Training A (3 units)
A theory to practice approach to strength training and aerobic cross training
methods. Students learn how to test, design and implement strength training and
aerobic cross training programs for sport and fitness. This class is only for ESS
majors. Non-ESS majors must have consent of division chair.
ESS 360 Principles of Coaching A (3 units)
An analysis of the factors in coaching such as motivation, attitude formation and
behavior; leadership and techniques of coaching. Purchase of ACEP material and
certification is part of course.
ESS 394 Coaching Practicum (3 units)
Coaching Practicum
ESS 325 Advanced Personal Training A (3 units)
National Council of Strength and Fitness approved course for those who want advanced
personal training certification. Topics include functional anatomy, health
and fitness screening and assessment, cardiovascular assessment and prescription,
strength and power assessment and prescription, nutrition, and weight management.
Prerequisites: ESS 225 or consent of department chair.
ESS 393 Exercise Science Practicum (3 units)
Exercise Science Practicum
ESS 303 Health A (3 units)
Students will learn how to provide comprehensive school health education programs
that incorporate concepts of maintaining balance in the physical, emotional,
social, intellectual, economic, vocational and spiritual components of life.
ESS 340 Elementary Physical Education (3 units)
An instructional strategies class that introduces students to movement and fitness
education for children. The topics covered include analysis of the development
and use of games, as well as the use of music to aid in children’s motor development.
The course also includes an integration of principles of motor learning,
motor development and physiology of movement.
ESS 355 Individual Activities A (3 units)
Sports and individual activities commonly taught in physical education are
analyzed. Theory and laboratory experience are designed to acquaint students
with teaching progression, practice techniques, selection and care of equipment,
history, rules and strategy for these activities. Prerequisite: ESS 376 or consent of
department chair.
ESS 357 Team Activities A (3 units)
Sports and team activities commonly taught in physical education are analyzed.
Theory and laboratory experiences are designed to acquaint students with teaching
progression, practice techniques, selection and care of equipment, history, rules
and strategy for these activities. Prerequisite: ESS 376 or consent of department
chair.
ESS 376 Physical Education Management A (3 units)
An evaluation of how to develop physical education lesson plans and curriculums,
with emphases on how to develop physical education course work and progressions.
Included are practical tips for creating effective teaching environments and
teaching developmentally appropriate skills and activities.