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• ESC 333: Biomechanics

  4.00 Credits

  Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania

  
  This course helps students analyze human motion using qualitative and quantitative mechanical principles. Students will perform kinematic and kinetic analyses of linear and angular motions associated with sport skills and exercise movements. Students also perform laboratory activities where they can apply their knowledge in practical settings. Prerequisite:    ESC 244 FOR LEVEL U WITH MIN GRADE OF C AND ((PHY 121 AND PHY 123 FOR LEVEL U WITH MIN GRADE OF C) OR PHY 110 FOR LEVEL U WITH MIN GRADE OF C) AND (BIO 371 OR BIO 237 FOR LEVEL U WITH MIN GRADE OF C)
  ShareESC 333 - Biomechanics

• ESC 336: Motor Behavior

  3.00 Credits

  Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania

  
  Students will learn the principles underlying the acquisition of motor skills and how control of skilled movements is gained, maintained, and adapted. Laboratory activities will help students understand how people learn to move, learn skilled actions, and how the principles of motor performance and learning can be useful in health, fitness, sport, and rehabilitation settings. Restricted to Exercise Science majors/minors. Prerequisite:    (ESC 150 FOR LEVEL U WITH MIN. GRADE OF C OR ESC 250 FOR LEVEL U WITH MIN. GRADE OF C) AND ESC 244 FOR LEVEL U WITH MIN. GRADE OF C
  ShareESC 336 - Motor Behavior

• ESC 340: Prevention and Care of Athletic Injuries

  3.00 Credits

  Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania

  
  This course will provide students with a broad foundation of sports medicine concepts. Students will develop a greater understanding of sports medicine terminology, injury prevention, acute injury recognition, and the care, evaluation, and treatment of common sport and fitness related injuries/conditions. Other areas addressed include the roles of different allied health professions, relevant sports medicine issues, organization and administration, physical conditioning and training, and psychological concerns. Students will receive instruction on a variety of sports medicine skills and will have the opportunity to complete a First Aid, CPR, and AED certification. Prerequisite:    (ESC 150 OR ESC 220 FOR LEVEL U WITH MIN GRADE OF C) AND (BIO 150 OR BIO 238 OR BIO 350 OR HON 186 FOR LEVEL U WITH MIN GRADE OF C)
  ShareESC 340 - Prevention and Care of Athletic Injuries

• ESC 343: Foundations of Exercise Physiology

  4.00 Credits

  Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania

  
  Involves the study of the physiological response to physical activity and structured exercise with a focus on how the body responds and adapts in both the acute and chronic condition. Prerequisite:    (ESC 150 OR ESC 220 FOR LEVEL U WITH MIN GRADE OF C) AND (BIO 150 OR BIO 238 OR BIO 350 OR HON 186 FOR LEVEL U WITH MIN GRADE OF C)
  ShareESC 343 - Foundations of Exercise Physiology

• ESC 348: Group Exercise Techniques & Leadership

  3.00 Credits

  Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania

  
  This course will focus on the knowledge and skills to safely and effectively conduct group exercise activities. More specifically, it will explore the fundamentals of group exercise leadership, primary components of group exercise, and group exercise programming. In addition, students will be introduced to a variety of group exercise formats (i.e., high/low cardio, sports conditioning, yoga, functional training). This course will provide an opportunity to teach and evaluate group exercise sessions for all ages. Prerequisite:    ESC 321 FOR LEVEL U WITH MIN. GRADE OF C (MAY BE TAKEN CONCURRENTLY) OR ESC 243 FOR LEVEL U WITH MIN. GRADE OF C OR ESC 343 FOR LEVEL U WITH MIN. GRADE OF C (MAY BE TAKEN CONCURRENTLY)
  ShareESC 348 - Group Exercise Techniques & Leadership

• ESC 350: Nutrition for Sport & Fitness

  3.00 Credits

  Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania

  
  Builds upon concepts from ESC 260 with an emphasis on metabolic processes and applications of nutrition to sport, performance, and fitness. Explores ergogenic aspects of nutrition and the role of nutrition in weight control. Prerequisite:    ESC 260 FOR LEVEL U WITH MIN. GRADE OF C AND (ESC 321 FOR LEVEL U WITH MIN. GRADE OF C OR ESC 343 FOR LEVEL U WITH MIN. GRADE OF C OR ESC 243 FOR LEVEL U WITH MIN. GRADE OF C)
  ShareESC 350 - Nutrition for Sport & Fitness

• ESC 352: Psychology of Physical Activity

  3.00 Credits

  Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania

  
  This course will explore topics about the relationship between physical activity and psychology. Specifically, this includes understanding how and why physical activity improves mental health and cognitive functioning, explaining various psychosocial factors that affect activity levels, using behavior change theories to improve rates of physical activity participation, and identifying issues unique for various diverse populations. Prerequisite:    (ESC 150 FOR LEVEL U WITH MIN. GRADE OF C OR ESC 250 FOR LEVEL U WITH MIN. GRADE OF C) AND (PSY 101 FOR LEVEL U WITH MIN. GRADE OF D OR HON 151 FOR LEVEL U WITH MIN. GRADE OF D)
  ShareESC 352 - Psychology of Physical Activity

• ESC 360: Sports Medicine

  3.00 Credits

  Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania

  
  This course is designed to cover various aspects of the sports medicine field. The content will address: basic rehabilitation principles; documentation and note taking; how therapeutic modalities affect pain and healing; and sport pharmacology. Additionally, special considerations for the pediatric, female, and senior athletes related to injury prevention, identification, and rehabilitation will be covered. Finally, this course will cover general medical conditions (gastrointestinal problems, diabetes, hypertension, skin infections, etc.). Prerequisite:    ESC 278 FOR LEVEL U WITH MIN. GRADE OF C AND ESC 340 FOR LEVEL U WITH MIN. GRADE OF C
  ShareESC 360 - Sports Medicine

• ESC 375: Exercise Testing and Programming

  3.00 Credits

  Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania

  
  This course is designed to aid students in gaining the knowledge and practical application of testing, programming and exercise techniques associated with fitness training. The fitness training will be based on cardiorespiratory, flexibility, and resistance training guidelines from the ACSM and/or the NSCA. Restricted to exercise science majors. Restricted to Exercise Science majors and Exercise Science minors. Prerequisite:    ESC 321 FOR LEVEL U WITH MIN. GRADE OF C OR ESC 343 FOR LEVEL U WITH MIN. GRADE OF C
  ShareESC 375 - Exercise Testing and Programming

• ESC 387: Theory and Practice of Power and Agility Training

  3.00 Credits

  Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania

  
  This course prepares students to design both short-term and long-term training programs for both power and agility training. The primary goal is for the student to be able to develop the knowledge and skills to train a variety of different athletes and populations. Prerequisite:    ESC 343 FOR LEVEL U WITH MIN. GRADE OF C (MAY BE TAKEN CONCURRENTLY) OR ESC 243 FOR LEVEL U WITH MIN. GRADE OF C OR ESC 321 FOR LEVEL U WITH MIN. GRADE OF C (MAY BE TAKEN CONCURRENTLY)
  ShareESC 387 - Theory and Practice of Power and Agility Training