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  • ESS 265: Technology Application in ESS

    3.00 Credits
    Ursinus College

    Dr. Borsdorf, Dr. Davidson Students will be introduced to a variety of assessment and technological applications utilized in exercise and sport science. Students will learn how to successfully integrate wellness assessment instruments with software programs to aid in data collection and analysis. Three hours per week. Two semester hours. ( Offered spring and fall semesters.)
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  • ESS 267: Advanced Skills in Emergency Care

    3.00 Credits
    Ursinus College

    Dr. Davidson Students will earn their instructor certification from the American Red Cross for both CPR and First Aid & Safety Training courses. Concepts for the care and prevention of athletic injuries will be reviewed. This course is specifically designed for students wishing to obtain coaching certification or for students (e.g., lifeguards, fitness supervisors) wishing to obtain advanced life support skills. Three hours per week. Four semester hours. (Offered fall semesters.)
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  • ESS 270: Ergogenic Aids

    3.00 Credits
    Ursinus College

    Dr. Wailgum The effect of nutritional supplements, performance enhancing drugs, and common over-the-counter/ prescription drugs on human performance will be the focus of this course. Students will examine the relationship between an ergogenic aid's benefits versus its adverse health side effects. Students will also explore the ethical implications pertaining to the use of ergogenic aids in sports. Prerequisite: ESS-100. Two hours per week. Two semester hours. ( Offered spring semesters.)
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  • ESS 278: Current Trends in Sports Medicine

    3.00 Credits
    Ursinus College

    Prof. Chlad, Dr. Wailgum A survey of the various types of injuries/illnesses associated with participation in competitive athletics will be identified by age groups and gender. Current NATA sports medicine treatment standards will be introduced to expand awareness of proper care of athletic-related injuries. Prerequisite: ESS 267 or permission of the instructor. Three hours per week. Four semester hours. ( Offered even year spring semesters.)
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  • ESS 280: Surface Anatomy:Lower Extremity

    3.00 Credits
    Ursinus College

    Prof. Chlad This course focuses on the lower extremity. It will identify selected anatomical landmarks, examine the dermatome scheme, and demonstrate proper muscle function testing for the hip, knee, ankle, and foot joints. The lumbar-sacral plexus and its peripheral innervations will be reviewed. Prerequisite: permission of the instructor. Two hours of lecture, one hour of lab. Two semester hours. ( Offered odd year spring semesters.)
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  • ESS 282: Surface Anatomy:Upper Extremity

    3.00 Credits
    Ursinus College

    Prof. Chlad This course focuses on the upper extremity. It will identify selected anatomical landmarks, examine the dermatome scheme, and demonstrate proper muscle function testing for the trunk, shoulder girdle, shoulder, elbow, wrist, and hand joints. The brachial plexus and its peripheral innervations will be reviewed. Prerequisite: Permission of the instructor. Two hours of lecture and one hour of lab. Two semester hours. ( Offered odd year spring semesters.)
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  • ESS 300: Death,Dying,and Grief:Learning to Cope with Life Experiences

    3.00 Credits
    Ursinus College

    Dr. Borsdorf This course will provide students the opportunity to openly examine a variety of grief and loss situations and to learn strategies to better cope with such events. Cross-cultural studies emphasizing non-Western cultures will be utilized to study the various types of decisions healthcare professionals and laypersons choose relative to coping with death, dying, other types of losses, and bereavement. Three hours per week. Four semester hours. (Offered even year spring semesters.) ( G.)
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  • ESS 333: Drugs & Alcohol-Use and Abuse in Modern Society

    3.00 Credits
    Ursinus College

    Prof. Paisley The significance of drug and alcohol use, misuse, and abuse in society is analyzed. Drugs and drug use today are addressed from several perspectives-historical, psychological, physiological, pharmacological, sociological, and legal. Prevention, intervention, treatment, and rehabilitation of drug and alcohol abuse is also discussed. Prerequisite: ESS-100. Four hours per week. Four semester hours. ( Offered fall semesters.)
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  • ESS 334: Nutrition

    3.00 Credits
    Ursinus College

    Prof. Chlad The relationship between nutrition, exercise, and weight control will be examined from various perspectives: scientific principles, consumer protection, and holistic health concepts. The course will explore the principles of nutrition and the process of metabolism. Prerequisite: ESS-100 or the permission of the instructor. Three hours per week. Four semester hours. ( Offered both semesters.)
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  • ESS 340: Exercise Psychology

    3.00 Credits
    Ursinus College

    Dr. Borsdorf An in-depth examination of methods used when helping people change from sedentary to active living. Topics will include the psychological antecedents and consequences of physical activity relationships, intervention programs for individuals and groups in a variety of settings, gender and age differences in motivation and exercise behaviors, communication skills, goal setting, and addictive and unhealthy behaviors. Prerequisite: ESS-100 or permission of the instructor. Three hours week. Four semester hours. ( Offered even year fall semesters.)
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