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• ESC 453: Research Design & Statistics

  4.00 Credits

  Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania

  
  Students will learn basic methodological concepts for designing, implementing, and interpreting research projects within Exercise Science. This will include hypothesis development, data collection, statistical data analysis, presentation of data through written and oral mediums, and ethical principles surrounding research. Restricted to Exercise Science majors only. This class is not available for graduate credit. Prerequisite:    (ESC 321 OR ESC 343) AND ESC 336 AND ESC 352 AND ESC 375 FOR LEVEL U WITH MIN GRADE OF C AND (MAT 117 OR MAT 217 OR MAT 117A OR MAT 117B FOR LEVEL U WITH MIN. GRADE OF C)
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• ESC 475: Exercise Prescription for Special and Athletic Populations

  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 in a wide range of populations with special needs. The fitness training will be based on cardiorespiratory, flexibility, and resistance training guidelines from the ACSM and/or the NSCA. This class is not available for graduate credit. Prerequisite:    ESC 375 FOR LEVEL U WITH MIN. GRADE OF C
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• ESC 490: 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. This class is available for graduate credit.
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• ESC 495: Internship

  3.00 - 12.00 Credits

  Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania

  
  Offers students a practical, research, or observational learning experience within human performance or fitness-related area or career path of the students choice. The internship will enhance student learning through constructive participation within the field of Exercise Science. Placement must be approved by the students academic advisor. (Note: at least 3 credits are required for the Exercise Science Major. Credits in excess of that number may count toward Exercise Science electives or free electives.) Students must have a 2.0 or greater QPA and completed of all Exercise Science Core & Human Performance and Fitness Courses with a C or better before enrolling in this course. This class is not available for graduate credit. Prerequisite:    ESC 340 AND ESC 348 AND ESC 350 AND ESC 387 AND ESC 475 AND ESC 453 FOR LEVEL U WITH MIN GRADE OF C
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• ESS 108: Introduction to Environmental Sustainability

  3.00 Credits

  Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania

  
  Analyzes humanitys relationship to the natural environment and its resources. Attention is given to both current utilization and predicted future availability of natural resources. Specific topics may include population demographics, agriculture, mineral and energy resources, climate change, ecology, and water resources. Along with understanding the underlying science, all topics are examined using the perspective of current economic, social, and political conditions.
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• ESS 110: Introduction to Geology

  3.00 Credits

  Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania

  
  Examines and analyzes the geological processes and elements involved in the mobile earth, with emphasis on earth materials, external and internal processes, and earth history. Attention given to human interaction with the geological environment. Topographic maps, fossils, minerals and rocks are used to enhance understanding and student involvement. Lab/lecture.
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• ESS 111: Introduction to Weather and Climate

  3.00 Credits

  Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania

  
  Introduction to the atmospheric processes that produce weather and climate patterns as well as the scientific methods commonly employed in understanding such patterns. The course emphasizes the scientific method of inquiry and is segmented into three parts: 1. basic atmospheric concepts such as temperature, pressure, humidity, and precipitation; 2. major atmospheric disturbances such as blizzards, tornados, and hurricanes; 3. human impacts on the atmosphere such as urban heat islands, air pollution, and global warming. Laboratory and hands-on exercises are used to aid the understanding of atmospheric and scientific processes in general.
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• ESS 190: General Education Special Topics

  3.00 Credits

  Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania

  
  Opportunity to offer courses in areas of departmental general education interest not covered by the regular general education courses.
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• ESS 190N: General Education Special Topics: Natural World

  3.00 Credits

  Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania

  
  Opportunity to offer courses in areas of departmental general education interest not covered by the regular general education courses.
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• ESS 191: General Education Special Topics

  3.00 Credits

  Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania

  
  Opportunity to offer courses in areas of departmental general education interest not covered by the regular general education courses.
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