2013–2014 Undergraduate Catalog - University of the Cumberlands

HESS 491. Special Topics in Health, Exercise and Sport Science
This course is designed to provide information that is of particular interest to the fields of Health, Exercise and Sport
Science fields. Topics will vary. Course may be repeated with different topics. Credit, 3 hours. Offered as needed.
EXERCISE AND SPORT SCIENCE
ACTIVITY COURSES
ESS majors are encouraged to enroll in three (3) different activity courses during their academic career. Only three
hours credit can be applied to the total hours for the major and does not apply to the minor. Athletes will not be allowed to
register for an activity course that is the same sport in which they have earned varsity participation credit.
Description of Courses
ESS 000. Intercollegiate Sports Participation
Credit earned by athletes for full season participation in a varsity sport. Credit is awarded on a one-time basis only.
Credit, 1 hour. Offered fall and spring semesters.
ESS 001. Basketball
This course covers the fundamentals of basketball. Emphasis is placed on skill development, knowledge of the rules,
and basic game strategy. Upon completion, students should be able to participate in recreational basketball. Credit, 1 hour.
Offered as needed.
ESS 002. Beginning Swimming
This course is designed for non-swimmers and beginners. Emphasis is placed on developing confidence in the water,
water safety, flotation skills and learning elementary strokes. Credit, 1 hour. Offered as needed.
ESS 003. Intermediate Swimming
This course is designed for individuals who have basic swimming skills. Emphasis is placed on refining basic skills
and learning new swim strokes. Upon completion, students should be able to demonstrate the four basic strokes: butterfly,
freestyle, backstroke, and breaststroke. Credit, 1 hour. Offered as needed.
ESS 004. Ballroom Dancing
This course introduces the fundamentals of ballroom dances. Emphasis is placed on basic dance techniques, dances and
a brief history of ballroom dance. Upon completion students should be able to demonstrate specific dance skills and perform
dances such as the swing, foxtrot, waltz and chacha. Credit, 1 hour. Offered as needed.
ESS 005. Soccer
Introduction to the basics of soccer. Emphasis is placed on rules, strategies and fundamental skills. Upon completion
the student should be able to participate in recreational soccer. Credit, 1 hour. Offered as needed.
ESS 006. Tennis
This course emphasizes the fundamentals of tennis. Topics include basic strokes, rules, etiquette and court play. Upon
completion, students should be able to play recreational tennis. Credit, 1 hour. Offered as needed.
ESS 007. Walking
This course emphasizes the physical, mental and social benefits of walking. Covers the basic concepts involved in
safely and effectively improving cardiovascular fitness through walking. Credit, 1 hour. Offered as needed.
ESS 008. Weight Training
An introduction to the basics of weight training. Emphasis is placed on developing muscle strength, muscle endurance
and muscle tone. Upon completion, students should be able to establish and implement a lifetime personal weight training
program. Credit, 1 hour. Offered as needed.
ESS 009. Volleyball
This course covers the fundamentals of volleyball. Emphasis is placed on basic skills, rules and etiquette of volleyball.
Upon completion, students should be able to participate in recreational volleyball. Credit, 1 hour. Offered as needed.
ESS 010. Whiffle Ball
This course introduces the fundamentals of the game of whiffle ball. Emphasis is placed on skill development, knowledge
of the rules and basic game strategy. Credit, 1 hour. Offered as needed.
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