2013–2014 Undergraduate Catalog - University of the Cumberlands

ESS 330. Kinesiology
A study of basic anatomy and human motion as a basis for a professional understanding of human movement and the
ability to analyze that movement in daily life, physical education and sports. Prerequisite: HESS 233 or Department Chair
approval. Credit, 3 hours. Offered fall semesters.
ESS 331. Psychosocial Aspects of Sports
This is a survey course of the psychosocial foundation of sport. Emphasis will be on the study of the sociological and
psychological concepts relevant in understanding teaching, coaching, participation and performance of sport in this country
and the world. The course will review methods and factors, which influence motor skill acquisition and performance, as well
as, psychological benefits of exercise and sport. Prerequisite: ESS 131. Credit, 3 hours. Offered spring semesters.
ESS 332. Techniques of Teaching Rhythmic Activities
Skills in various forms of rhythmic activities, methods and materials, evaluative procedures, experiences in teaching all
forms of rhythmic activities to students at the K-12 level. Credit, 3 hours. Offered spring semesters.
ESS 333. Adapted Physical Education
The course will offer content on providing physical activities for persons with varying needs. It will also provide basic
information concerning selected disabilities; federal and state laws for persons with disabilities; appropriate teaching and
coaching strategies; equipment and behavior management strategies; and disability simulations. Prerequisites: ESS 131
or Department Chair approval. Credit, 3 hours. Offered fall semesters.
ESS 334-Methods of Group Exercise
Students will develop a fundamental knowledge of how to design and lead group exercise classes. This course will
emphasis techniques and processes for building group exercise classes that are appropriate for all fitness levels and
abilities. Credit, 3 hours. Offered fall semester.
ESS 336. Exercise Prescription
Students will develop an understanding of theoretical and practical aspects of the components of fitness along with
assessment of overall fitness levels, design and implement fitness programs and monitor these programs. Prerequisite:
HESS 233. Credit, 3 hours. Offered fall semesters.
ESS 337. History and Principles of Exercise and Sport Science
An in-depth study of the history, philosophy and objectives of exercise and sport science. Emphasis on the role of
philosophical, sociological and psychological values on exercise and sport science programs.
Prerequisite: ESS 131. Credit, 3 hours. Offered spring semesters.
ESS 338. Materials and Methods of Physical Education
A study of methods and available materials for assistance in teaching physical education and recreation and the
correlation of physical education and recreation to the total school program. Prerequisite: ESS 232. Credit, 3 hours.
Offered fall semesters.
ESS 435. Physiology of Exercise
A course concerned with the details of physiology of exercise relating to the activities of physical fitness and sport.
Although not required, HESS 233 or BIOL 244 is highly recommended as a prerequisite to this course. Credit, 3 hours.
Offered spring semesters.
ESS 436. Outdoor Recreation
A study of the trends, opportunities, agencies, activities and resources related to the recreational use of the outdoors.
Credit, 3 hours. Offered spring semesters.
ESS 437. Tests and Measurements
The study of tests and measurements used in the fields of physical education and exercise and sport science programs.
Construction, application and interpretation of tests and measurements pertaining to health, physical education and exercise
and sport science will be addressed. An emphasis will be placed on reliability, objectivity and validity of tests. Prerequisite:
ESS 232. Credit, 3 hours. Offered fall and spring semesters.
ESS 438. Movement Development
Theory and background of principles and practices of movement development from reflexive to movement acquisition
by way of growth and movement education will be addressed. Emphasis is placed on Pre-K through Elementary levels.
Credit, 3 hours. Offered spring semester.
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