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• ESC 193: Selected Topics in Exercise Science

  1.00 - 3.00 Credits

  Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania

  
  Opportunity to offer courses in areas of departmental major interest not covered by the regular courses.
  ShareESC 193 - Selected Topics in Exercise Science

• ESC 200: Lifestyle Management

  3.00 Credits

  Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania

  
  Designed to assist young adults in the understanding of and planning for a lifelong healthful lifestyle. Wellness topics discussed include the five components of health-related fitness, chronic disease prevention, stress management, nutrition, and weight management with an emphasis on lifetime fitness. Students will design and implement an individualized fitness and behavior modification program.
  ShareESC 200 - Lifestyle Management

• ESC 207: Stress Management

  3.00 Credits

  Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania

  
  Students will examine how stress is conceptualized, analyze our bodys physiological stress response, and evaluate the relationship between stress and well-being. Sources of stress in different populations and settings will be explored. Emphasis will be placed on evaluating ones own stressors and stress reactions. Students will also gain skill in using different types of stress management interventions, including relaxation techniques.
  ShareESC 207 - Stress Management

• ESC 213: Organization and Administration for Fitness and Sport Facilities

  3.00 Credits

  Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania

  
  Explores organization and administrative procedures for health, fitness and sport settings. May include health and safety concerns, fitness facility maintenance and planning, fitness facility design and evaluation, financial management, legal liability issues, organizational design, security, and facility and event assessment.
  ShareESC 213 - Organization and Administration for Fitness and Sport Facilities

• ESC 220: Fundamentals of Coaching

  3.00 Credits

  Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania

  
  The Fundamentals of Coaching course provides students with the foundational knowledge that is essential for coaching any sport. Successful coaches help athletes master new skills, enjoy competing with others, and develop self-esteem. Successful coaches are not only well versed in the technical and tactical skills of their sports but also know how to teach these skills to young people. And successful coaches not only teach athletes sport skills, they also teach and model the skills athletes need to live successfully in our society.
  ShareESC 220 - Fundamentals of Coaching

• ESC 244: Movement Science & Skill Analysis

  3.00 Credits

  Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania

  
  This course will help students explain how and why a basic understanding of mechanical principles helps produce improved sport and exercise performance. Students will analyze human movement and make recommendations for improvements that are based on sound mechanical principles. Students will learn how to apply the mechanics of human movement to real-world scenarios in health, fitness, and sport settings.
  ShareESC 244 - Movement Science & Skill Analysis

• ESC 260: Principles of Nutrition

  3.00 Credits

  Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania

  
  Provides students with foundational information on nutrition science, a cornerstone of human health. The roles of macro- and micro-nutrients as well as population specific recommendations for facilitating and improving health and wellness will be address. Other issues related to the socio/environmental influence of nutrition, eating disorder, different diet strategies, and utility of supplements and safety issues will be examined.
  ShareESC 260 - Principles of Nutrition

• ESC 278: Medical Terminology

  3.00 Credits

  Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania

  
  This course is designed to introduce students with language of medicine used in health related settings. Students will gain understanding of basic elements and rules of building and analyzing medical terms. These medical terms will be discussed in the context of anatomy, physiology, pathology, diagnostic and treatment procedures, and pharmacology. Special attention will also be paid on some common chronic diseases including heart disease, pulmonary disorder, hypertension, diabetes, and vascular diseases. In depth exploration of how each of these diseases relates to exercise will be made.
  ShareESC 278 - Medical Terminology

• ESC 321: Exercise Physiology I

  4.00 Credits

  Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania

  
  Focus on development of knowledge in applied physiology as a basis for understanding the physiological responses and adaptations related to acute and chronic exercise stress. Includes applied learning experiences that facilitate student understanding. Open to exercise science majors only. Prerequisite:    (ESC 150 FOR LEVEL U WITH MIN. GRADE OF C OR ESC 250 FOR LEVEL U WITH MIN. GRADE OF C) AND (BIO 238 FOR LEVEL U WITH MIN. GRADE OF C OR BIO 350 FOR LEVEL U WITH MIN. GRADE OF C)
  ShareESC 321 - Exercise Physiology I

• ESC 325: Sport Psychology

  3.00 Credits

  Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania

  
  This course will provide students with knowledge of how psychological factors (e.g., anxiety, confidence, coaching strategies) affect sport behavior and performance, and how participation in sport affects one's psychology (e.g., motivation, personality development). An additional focus of the course will be on how psychological skills (e.g., goal setting, imagery, self-talk) can be used to improve sport performance. Prerequisite:    PSY 101 FOR LEVEL U WITH MIN. GRADE OF D OR HON 151 FOR LEVEL U WITH MIN. GRADE OF D
  ShareESC 325 - Sport Psychology