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This is an elective course that will appeal to students who are interested in learning about human behavior during sports and exercise. It examines what motivates us, frightens us, angers us and affects our performance of physical activity or sport. Strategies for improving competitive skills, dealing with competitive pressure, maximizing performance and promoting emotional and cognitive health and well-being will be explored. In particular, this course will appeal to students majoring in human performance, athletic training, sport management, physical education, and allied health.

A course that prepares students for teaching creative rhythmics, aerobic dance, folk and square dance, line and social dance to participants of all ages.

Focusing on developing and testing skills in participants, as well as officiating in football and wrestling, and examining the psychology of coaching. May be used toward professional activities requirement of Exercise and Recreation Leadership concentration.

Focusing on developing and testing skills in participants, as well as officiating in baseball, basketball and softball, and examining the psychology of coaching. May be used toward professional activities requirement of Exercise and Recreation Leadership concentration.

Focusing on developing and testing skills in participants of volleyball and track and field, and examining the psychology of coaching. May be used toward professional activities requirement of Exercise and Recreation Leadership concentration.

Focusing on developing and testing skills in participants of soccer and field hockey, and examining the psychology of coaching. May be used toward professional activities requirement of Exercise and Recreation Leadership concentration.

A comprehensive approach to coaching athletics, including planning, values, psychology, roles and goals.

A study of human development and motor learning throughout the life cycle, with emphasis on physical growth, the effects of exercise, fundamental motor patterns and developmental skill acquisition.

A study of bone-muscle relationships and problems of analysis in human motion as related to the muscular skills in body mechanics and athletics.

Familiarization with the field of athletic training and the basic techniques, principles and theories underlying the prevention and care of various athletic injuries and conditions.

This course will provide ESC adult fitness and teaching majors with the proper form, mechanics and cues to safely perform and present fundamental movement skills. In addition, majors will learn proper execution. Students will also identify and analyze movement errors, and develop appropriate correction and cueing. The basics of assessment, presentation, observation and correction will be applied as students work with individuals and lead groups with the intent of developing motor and fitness skills and routines.

Studies trends in exercise habits, exercise evaluations and the process for clients developing a total wellness approach to living. Students will learn to apply principles of developing a fitness program. Lab fees for personal trainer certification examination required. Current First Aid/CPR certification required for certification examination.

This on-campus component meets for 7 weeks in the semester prior to international departure; it is linked to a travel course (ESC 391A). Enrollment and successful completion of the on-campus component (ESC 391) is required for travel abroad. Content includes exploration of how environmental stressors impact human physiological processes during physical activity, comparison of national agendas for health and physical activity between the US and NZ as well as professional issues related physical activity leadership, and prevention and mitigation of risk during participation in physical activity.

This is the study abroad compliment to ESC 391. Successful completion of the on-campus component (ESC 391) is required for enrollment in the study-abroad component. Through travel to the host country and with a focus on experiential learning, students examine the physiological contribution to participation in outdoor recreational activities. Ample opportunities to interact with academics, practitioners and students are provided during workshops and seminars in a human performance facilities at the partner institution. Exploration of the host country's culture, history, and landscape is provided during and participation in typical outdoor adventure activities.