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  • ESS 225: Basic Movement Techniques in Individual and Team Sports

    3.00 Credits
    Ursinus College

    Prof. Moliken This course analyzes the basic concepts of movement and decision-making that are crucial to athletic success in all the most popular sports. Basic principles such as spatial awareness, timing, visual skills, angles of movement, and reading cues will be thoroughly discussed and practiced. The students will learn the importance of consistently including these concepts when coaching youngsters in drills, small games and full scrimmages and games. The class will equally consist of practical participation, discussions and video analysis. Three hours per week. Two semester hours. ( Offered odd year fall semesters.)
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  • ESS 226: Effective Coaching Strategies

    3.00 Credits
    Ursinus College

    Prof. Moliken This course is designed to broaden the knowledge of future athletic coaches of all levels. Topics covered include budget analysis, recruitment of student athletes, philosophies of athletic programs, video analysis, and various styles and systems of team sport. Other broad-based topics will also be covered. The class will consist of group work, practical participation, and discussion. Prerequisite: ESS-225 or by permission of the instructor. Three hours per week. Two semester hours. ( Offered even year fall semesters.)
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  • ESS 232W: Current Trends in Health

    3.00 Credits
    Ursinus College

    Dr. Davidson This course will focus on the promotion of health education as it relates to the individual and the community at large. Special emphasis will be placed upon family and community health, consumer health, human sexuality and environmental health issues. This course will function as one of the writing intensive courses for students in the ESS Department. Prerequisite: permission of the department. Three hours per week. Four semester hours. (D.) ( Offered fall semesters.)
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  • ESS 234: Water Safety Instructor

    3.00 Credits
    Ursinus College

    Dr. Davidson Course leads to the American Red Cross certification as a Water Safety Instructor (WSI.) Three hours per week. Two semester hours. ( Offered even year spring semesters.)
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  • ESS 235: Lifeguarding

    3.00 Credits
    Ursinus College

    Dr. Davidson This course leads to certification in American Red Cross standard first aid, CPR for Professional Rescuers, Lifeguard and Lifeguarding Instructor. Three hours per week. Two semester hours. ( Offered odd year spring semesters.)
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  • ESS 236: Scuba

    3.00 Credits
    Ursinus College

    Faculty This course is designed to provide the student with the skills and knowledge to skin and SCUBA dive safely in an open water environment. Emphasis will be placed on an understanding of scientific principles and theory related to SCUBA diving. The course will provide a brief introduction to a variety of diving activities and locations available to recreational divers. Special emphasis will be paced on North and Mid-Atlantic shipwreck diving techniques. Students who satisfactorily complete this course and two days of open water diving (additional certification fee) will receive the National YMCA SCUBA Program's Open Water Certification. Students will be required to provide their own mask, fins, snorkel, weight belt, and booties. Three hours per week. Two semester hours. ( Offered spring semesters.) (A lab fee of $140/student is required for the rental of SCUBA tanks and related equipment.)
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  • ESS 240: Stress Management

    3.00 Credits
    Ursinus College

    Faculty Problem-solving principles that underlie stress management will be introduced, coping strategies for managing stress will be explored, and a personal stress management plans for a variety of populations will be developed. Three hours per week. Two semester hours. ( Offered odd year spring semesters.)
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  • ESS 245: Leadership in Adventure Activities

    3.00 Credits
    Ursinus College

    Dr. Engstrom Students will learn basic concepts of the leadership role in high-risk and adventure activities. A historical perspective, philosophical background, educational strategies and safety considerations will be discussed. Particular attention is given to the integration of environmental concerns, problem solving activities, group initiatives, and adventure activities in high-risk and adventure programming. Three hours a week. Two semester hours. ( Offered spring semesters.)
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  • ESS 247: Body Recall

    3.00 Credits
    Ursinus College

    Dr. Borsdorf The course focus will be on the needs of special populations, especially the needs of elders and the very sedentary. How to develop safe and effective physical fitness programs for the more fragile populations will be explored. Activities will utilize a variety of recreation and physical therapy incentives such as chairs, ropes, balls, music, and wands to enhance muscular strength, flexibility, balance and coordination. Students preparing to work with geriatric populations and other special populations are encouraged to enroll in this course. Three hours per week. Two semester hours. ( Offered odd year spring semesters.)
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  • ESS 261W: Research Methods in Health and Human Performance

    3.00 Credits
    Ursinus College

    Dr. Wailgum This course will provide an introduction to research methodologies in health and human performance. Research design, problem selection, literature review; and acquisition, analysis, and presentation of data will be explored. Prerequisite: ESS-100. Three hours per week. Four semester hours. ( Offered odd year spring semesters.)
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