Concordia University 1
EXERCISE AND
SPORTS SCIENCE
(ESS)
ESS 196 INTRODUCTION TO ATHLETIC
TREATMENT Credit: 1
The primary goal of this field experience is to
provide students an opportunity to observe the
day-to-day operations of the athletic treatment
center. Based on systematic observations of
one athlete's injury, treatment, rehabilitation
and general observations of the treatment
facility, students will be able to evaluate the
benefits and limitations of athletic training as a
course of study.
ESS 220 STRESS MANAGEMENT Credits:
3
This course is designed to help the student
understand the physiological, psychological,
and sociological impact of the stress of daily
life on the human body. The student will also
examine and apply various stress management
strategies and coping behaviors.
ESS 250 INTRODUCTION TO EXERCISE
SCIENCE Credits: 2
This course will survey career options in
exercise, fitness, health promotions, and sport
sciences. Students will study the exciting
opportunity to positively impact our society
through promoting health and fitness. The
student will also examine trends and career
potentials related to exercise, fitness, health,
and sport sciences.
ESS 260 HEALTH AND FITNESS FOR LIFE
WITH LAB Credits: 2
The goal of this course is for each student
to develop a positive, physically active and
healthful lifestyle. Throughout the course,
the student will participate in cardiovascular,
flexibility, muscular strength and endurance,
body composition, and stress testing. Students
will use the results of this assessment to
develop a personalized wellness plan.
ESS 260L HEALTH & FITNESS FOR LIFE
LAB Credits: 0
ESS 280 DISEASES Credits: 2
This course will explore the impact of disease
on society's and the individual's health and wellbeing. Students will examine modern concepts
of disease: prevention and control of diseases,
characteristics of common communicable
diseases, chronic disease control, and special
chronic diseases.
ESS 296 BEGINNING ATHLETIC
TREATMENT Credits: 2
The major focus of this class is to increase the
depth of knowledge and skill base in athletic
taping techniques, modality usage, injury
rehabilitation, and record keeping procedures.
Students will observe game coverage and
demonstrate effective time management skills.
Furthermore, students will demonstrate a
working knowledge of surface anatomy, basic
first aid, and be able to complete an injury
evaluation form.
Prerequisites: ESS 196 with a C or higher.
ESS 298 COACHING FIELD
EXPERIENCE Credits: 1-2
The goal of this course is provide the student
with the opportunity to explore careers in
coaching youth, high school, or collegiate
sports. The student will observe practice
and contests, participate in planning or
implementing training and skill-based
instructional sessions, assist the coach with
duties related to the team’s organization and
management, and develop an understanding of
the requirements necessary to be a successful
sports coach.
ESS 330 FIRST AID AND CPR Credits: 0.5
The student will study and demonstrate
proficiency in the skills of CPR and First Aid.
Successful completion of the course will certify
the student in American Red Cross Adult, Child,
and Infant CPR as well as Standard First Aid.
This course does not meet the health care
provider requirements for the certified nursing
assistant program.
ESS 340 PREVENTION AND CARE OF
ATHLETIC INJURIES Credits: 3
This introductory course is intended to provide
the student with knowledge and experience
in the prevention, care, and rehabilitation of
athletic injuries. Through lectures, discussions,
projects and practical training room experience
students will gain knowledge and confidence in
dealing with athletic-related injuries.
Prerequisites: BIO 264 or BIO 364 with a C or
higher.
ESS 352 SPORT SKILL ANALYSIS Credits:
3
This course provides a systematic introduction
to applied biomechanical principles, teaching
cues, progressions, and observation strategies
for leisure and team sports typically taught
in middle and secondary physical education.
Emphasis will be placed on live and video
analysis to prepare students for providing
specific, contingent, and appropriate skill
feedback along with confidence in taking the
PRAXIS video analysis exam.
ESS 368 MOTOR LEARNING Credits: 3
This course examines neuropsychological
aspects of human movement. Emphasis will
focus on understanding learning, perception,
motivation, memory and other variables
affecting motor skill development across the
lifespan.
Prerequisites: BIO 101 with a D or higher.
ESS 370 PRINCIPLES OF
COACHING Credits: 2
This course is designed to examine the role
and function of the youth and interscholastic
coach. The student will develop a philosophical
basis for working with athletes and learn
the essentials of motivation, conditioning,
discipline, and communication with players of
various ages and sports.
ESS 371 THEORY OF VOLLEYBALL Credit:
1
This course involves a study of the skills,
theories, and strategies of volleyball. Attention
will focus on teaching skills and strategies of
different positions in addition to covering rules
and philosophies of the game.
Prerequisites: ESS 370 with a C or higher.
ESS 372 THEORY OF BASKETBALL Credit:
1
In this course, students will study the skills,
theories and strategies of basketball. Attention
will focus on teaching skills and strategies of
different positions in addition to learning rules
and philosophies of the game.
Prerequisites: ESS 370 with a C or higher.
ESS 373 THEORY OF BASEBALL Credit: 1
This course involves a study of the skills,
theories, and strategies of baseball. Attention
will focus on teaching skills and strategies of
different positions in addition to learning rules
and philosophies of the game.
Prerequisites: ESS 370 with a C or higher.
ESS 374 THEORY OF SOCCER Credit: 1
In this course, students will study the skills,
theories and strategies of soccer. Attention
will focus on teaching skills and strategies of
different positions in addition to covering rules
and philosophies of the game.
Prerequisites: ESS 370 with a C or higher.
ESS 375 THEORY OF SOFTBALL Credit: 1
This course involves a study of the skills,
theories, and strategies of fastpitch. Attention
will focus on teaching skills and strategies of
different positions in addition to covering rules
and philosophies of the game.
Prerequisites: ESS 370 with a C or higher.
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ESS 378 HIGH PERFORMANCE
TRAINING Credits: 2
This course will survey the fundamental
techniques of resistance training applied to
development of muscular fitness. In addition,
students will understand basic training
principles and demonstrate correct techniques
and teaching progressions for a wide variety
of training exercises. Students will identify the
corresponding muscles used in exercises and
be able to apply assessment information into
training programs for athletes of different ages
and abilities.
Prerequisites: ESS 250 and ESS 260 and
ESS 368 with a C or higher.
ESS 380 ASEP CERTIFICATION
SEMINAR Credit: 1
The American Sport Education Program (ASEP)
is one of the more widely recognized sport
education certification programs in the United
States. This course will enable students to meet
ASEP entry coaching requirments for several
states, including Oregon and Washington.
ESS 396 INTERMEDIATE ATHLETIC
TREATMENT Credits: 3
Students in this course will provide care for
a high risk sport and continue to increase
expertise in taping modules and usage
of modalities. Students will develop time
management skills and be able to do injury
evaluations and suggest rehabilitation options
for athletes.
Prerequisites: ESS 296 with a C or higher.
ESS 422 PSYCHOLOGY OF SPORT AND
PHYSICAL ACTIVITY Credits: 3
This course will focus on the psychological
factors related to participation and adherence
in sport and physical activity. Students will
explore how social and psychological variables
influence participation and performance
in sport and physical activity, and how
participation in sport and physical activity
affect the psychological well-being of the
individual.
Prerequisite: PSY 201 with a D or higher.
ESS 432 MEASUREMENT AND EVALUATION
IN EXERCISE AND SPORT SCIENCE Credits:
3
This course provides an introduction to the
basic statistical techniques essential to
measurement and evaluation in exercise,
fitness, and sport sciences. Included are
practice experiences in testing functional
movement, health-related fitness, skill-related
fitness, affective and psychological variables.
Experience in reading, synthesizing, and
reporting current exercise research will also be
gained in this course.
Prerequisites: MTH 110 and ESS 260 with a D or
higher and MTH 231 with a C or higher.
ESS 440 ADVANCED
PREVENTION,CARE,REHABILITATION OF
ATHLETIC INJURIES Credits: 2
This course includes an in-depth study
of evaluation of injuries that result from
participation in sport and physical activity.
Emphasis will be on injury evaluation
techniques, injury nomenclature, and proper
documentation methods. This course is
intended for Pre-Athletic Training, Pre-Physical
Therapy, and Pre-Medical students.
Prerequisites: ESS 340 and ESS 396 with a C or
higher.
ESS 464 NUTRITION FOR EXERCISE AND
HUMAN PERFORMANCE Credits: 3
This course will focus on the study of the body
and how it uses the basic nutrients, the impact
of the nutrients and foods on a person's health
in the prevention of disease, and how nutrition
can impact maximum efficiency. Particular
attention will be on how cultural and psychosocial factors influence food choices, as well
as how food choice impacts health, exercise,
fitness, and sport performance.
Prerequisites: ESS 260 with a D or higher and
BIO 264 with a C or higher.
ESS 444 INJURY TREATMENT AND
REHABILITATION Credits: 3
This course includes an in-depth study of
rehabilitation of injuries that result from
participation in sport and physical activity.
Emphasis will be on injury rehabilitation
through the use of various therapeutic agents
and rehabilitative techniques to return the
individual to pre-injury status. This course is
intended for Pre-Athletic Training, Pre-Physical
Therapy, and Pre-Medical students.
Prerequisites: ESS 340 and ESS 396 with a C or
higher.
ESS 472 KINESIOLOGY Credits: 3
This course involves the study of human
movement from an anatomical and mechanical
perspective. Through development of a specific
skill analysis project, students will gain an indepth understanding about how and why our
joints move as they do.
Prerequisites: BIO 264 with a C or higher
Corequisites: ESS 472L.
ESS 452 PHYSICAL ACTIVITY AND SPORT
FOR SPECIAL POPULATIONS Credits: 3
This course will provide an overview of legal
and educational issues related to individuals
with disabilities. Students will observe and
participate in activities designed to include
individuals with disabilities in sport and
physical activity. As a result, students will
recognize that individuals are entitled to and
benefit from participation in physical activity
programs.
Prerequisites: BIO 264 with a C or higher and
PSY 201 with a D or higher.
ESS 462 NUTRITION Credits: 3
Upon successful completion of this course,
students will understand the relationship of
food, its nutrients, and other components of
a healthy diet. Students will also learn how
to obtain and evaluate current, authoritative
information regarding nutrition. Furthermore,
students will gain critical thinking skills
valuable for assessing the nutritional habits,
consumer decisions, and nutritional behaviors
of their patients.
Prerequisites: ESS 260 with a D or higher and
BIO 264 or BIO 364 with a C or higher.
ESS 472L KINESIOLOGY LAB Credits: 0
ESS 482 EXERCISE PRESCRIPTION AND
PROGRAMMING Credits: 3
This course will focus on the interpretation of
fitness assessment data and the developing
of programs for a variety of clients or
teams. Students will develop experience
and confidence in creating personal fitness
prescriptions and programs based on results of
fitness testing and other relevant information.
Prerequisites: BIO 264 and ESS 432 with a C or
higher.
ESS 492 EXERCISE PHYSIOLOGY Credits:
3
This course involves a study of the
physiological aspects of human performance,
including basic nutrition and metabolic,
endocrine, neuromuscular, respiratory and
cardiovascular responses to exercise. Practical
labs will enable the student to gain valuable
experience in observing, recording and
interpreting human physiological response to
exercise.
Prerequisites: BIO 265 with a C or higher
Corequisites: ESS 492L.
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ESS 492L EXERCISE PHYSIOLOGY
LAB Credits: 0
ESS 495 EXERCISE AND SPORT SCIENCE
RESEARCH PROJECT Credits: 3
This capstone course will enable the student to
synthesize their knowledge and develop skills
that will enable them to be successful in future
employment or in their chosen area of graduate
study. Through synthesis and presentation of a
current research project, the student will show
competence and confidence necessary to be an
effective contributor in the fitness industry.
Prerequisites: ESS 482 and ESS 492 with a C or
higher.
ESS 496 ADVANCED ATHLETIC
TREATMENT Credits: 4
In this course, student trainers will provide care
for one specific sport throughout their entire
season and continue to increase expertise
in taping modules and usage of modalities.
Students will also develop skills in dealing with
acute injury situations and developing rationale
to deal with these challenges. This course is
intended for Pre-Athletic Training, Pre-Physical
Therapy, and Pre-Medical students.
Prerequisites: ESS 340 and ESS 396 with a C or
higher and ESS Department Chair approval.
ESS 497 EXERCISE AND SPORT SCIENCE
PRE-INTERNSHIP SEMINAR Credit: 1
The goal of this course is to prepare the
Exercise and Sport Science (ESS) major to be
successful in their internship experience. In
addition to an orientation to the expectations
for the internship experience, students will
examine their career goals, develop and
refine their resume and cover letter, practice
interviewing techniques, review ethical
scenarios, evaluate their skills and values, and
identify the internship setting where they will
best accomplish these goals.
ESS 498 INTERNSHIP Credits: 1-6
This course connects the ESS major with
practical, relevant and challenging real-world
experiences in the fitness industry. Throughout
this experience Concordia students apply the
knowledge they gained through technical,
laboratory, and theoretical classes. The
internship expereince leads to connection with
professionals in fitness clubs and sports labs;
these networking opportunities shape and lead
our students to employment after graduation.
Prerequisites: ESS 497.