UCSB 2009-2010 Catalog Course Search
Search by subject area and course number. Refer to this list of subject areas and their corresponding department.
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| ESS 2 - Substance Abuse |
| (3) Powell |
| Introduces the most widely used abusive drugs: alcohol, nicotine, cannabis, hallucinogens, stimulants and performance enhancing substances. Theories of addiction, pharmacokinetics and pharmacodynamics are also explored. |
| ESS 3 - Nutrition For Health |
| (3) Gilbert |
| An examination of the interdependent relationships between diet, health, and disease. Basic nutrition principles, food selection, proper diet, and lifetime health habits are emphasized. |
| ESS 4A - Life Fitness |
| (2) Gilbert, Powell, Beainy |
| A progressive series of classes designed to provide a basic understanding of health and fitness. Theoretical frameworks and fitness related activities are pursued at each course level. |
| ESS 5A - First Aid and Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation |
| (3) Powell, Ceriale, Houghton |
| The course develops the knowledge for prevention and the skills necessary for administering immediate care to victims of accidents or sudden illness occurring in home and outdoor environments. Cardiopulmonary resuscitation and personal safety are emphasized. Successful completion may lead to standard First Aid and Personal Safety and CPR certification. |
| ESS 6A - Personal Defense |
| (2) Staff |
| A course designed primarily for but not limited to women. Emphasis will be placed on self defense techniques, skills, and "rules of avoidance and safety." |
| ESS 6B - Personal Defense |
| (2) Staff |
| Prerequisites: Exercise Studies 6A. |
| A course designed primarily for but not limited to women. Emphasis will be placed on self defense techniques, skills, and "rules of avoidance and safety." |
| ESS 7 - Leadership and Team Building: Theory and Practice |
| (2) Tucknott |
| Introduction to experimental education using a traditional ropes challenge course and group initiatives as the medium. Team building, personal awareness and goal setting skills are developed; overcoming fears,mutual support, and trust are fostered through a supportive yet challenging environment. |
| ESS 8 - Multi-Event Endurance Training: Theory and Practice |
| (2) Powell |
| student must have ability to swim, bike, and run. |
| An opportunity to learn theory and practice methods required of a competitive triathlete. Empahasis on techniques, injury prevention and mental preparation for competition. |
| ESS 9 - Principles of Health Promotion |
| (2) STAFF |
| Examines lifestyle factors and influences which decrease the possibility of premature disease and death and promote a longer and healthier life. Emphasis is placed on understanding the practices which have the most profound impact on health. |
| ESS 30A - Appreciation of Sports |
| (2) Dale |
| Lecture, demonstrations, and selected learning experiences for the general university student leading to an understanding and appreciation of athletics and recreational sports. |
| ESS 30B - Appreciation of Sports |
| (2) Dale |
| Lecture, demonstrations, and selected learning experiences for the general university student leading to an understanding and appreciation of athletics and recreational sports. |
| ESS 30C - Appreciation of Sports |
| (2) Dale |
| Lecture, demonstrations, and selected learning experiences for the general university student leading to an understanding and appreciation of athletics and recreational sports. |
| ESS 32E - Principles of Officiating |
| (2) Malone |
| Focuses on the principles, standards, techniques, and rules for officiating intramural sports. Successful completion may lead to certification for officiating UCSB intramurals. |
| ESS 32F - Principles of Officiating |
| (2) Stoney |
| The principles, standards, techniques, and rules for officiating team and individual sports popular in the fall. |
| ESS 32W - Principles of Officiating |
| (2) Dale |
| The principles, standards, techniques, and rules for officiating team and individual sports popular in the Winter. |
| ESS 40 - Human Physiology |
| (3) Gilbert |
| Integrated survey of human physiology that includes the skeletal, muscular, nervous, endocrine, respiratory, circulatory, digestive, and urinary systems and how they function in homeostasis and human health. |
| ESS 41 - Fitness, Wellness and Optimal Performance |
| (3) STAFF |
| Utilizing information from the fields of exercise physiology and nutrition, this course enables students to develop a plan for achieving the mental and physical health necessary for optimal fitness and wellness and an enhanced quality of life. |
| ESS 47 - Anatomy of the Musculoskeletal System |
| (4) Romeo |
| The study of the structure and function of the musculoskeletal system. Focuses on identifying specific structures and their characteristics within the musculoskeletal system as well as providing an overview of connective tissue and the articular system. |
| ESS 48 - Lifeguard Training and Basic Rescue/Water Safety |
| (2) Houghton |
| Prerequisites: Advanced Swimming Proficiency Test. |
| Successful completion of the course may lead to the American Red Cross Lifeguard Certificate. |
| ESS 49 - Water Safety Instruction |
| (3) Houghton |
| Includes analysis and performance of skills related to teaching all levels of swimming and aquatic activities. Methods for organizing and presenting course related materials will be covered. Satisfactory completion of the course may lead to American Red Cross Water Safety Instructor's Certificate. |
| ESS 50L - Care and Prevention of Athletic Injuries Lab |
| (1) STAFF |
| Students examine basic concepts and practical techniques of athletic taping, as well as various treatment modalities related to athletic injuries. |
| ESS 51 - Introduction to Exercise Science and Sport |
| (3) Schroeder |
| Introduction to the field of sport and exercise science. Philosophical and historical foundations are presented. An overview of current and future trends as well as sub-disciplines within the field is examined. |
| ESS 96 - Fieldwork in Exercise Science, Physical Education and Sport |
| (1-4) Schroeder |
| Prerequisites: Consent of instructor. |
| Designed to provide students with the opportunity to obtain practical experience in the field. Fieldwork may be completed in public or private agencies whose focus in exercise science, physical education or sport. |
| ESS 98 - Readings: Exercise Science, Physical Education, and Sport |
| (1-4) Schroeder |
| Prerequisites: Consent of instructor. |
| Critical review and discussion of selected subjects within exercise science, physical education, and sport. |
| ESS 100 - Research and Inquiry in Exercise and Sport |
| (4) Schroeder |
| Designed for students wishing to pursue a graduate degree in any of the sport or exercise sciences. Field specific qualitative and quantitative methods are introduced. The class culminates with students applying these methods in small research projects. |
| ESS 101 - Physiology of Exercise |
| (4) Gilbert |
| Prerequisites: ESS 40; upper-division standing. |
| Exploration of acute and chronic human physiological adaptations resulting from exposure to exercise. Examination of the theoretical bases and methodology for creating physiological changes in light of current training methods. |
| ESS 101L - Exercise Physiology Laboratory |
| (1) Gilbert, Ceriale |
| Prerequisites: ESS 40 and ESS 101. |
| A series of laboratory experiments demonstrating the
principles of physiological adaptations to exercise.
Instruction in exercise stress testing techniques, body
composition, pulmonary functions, electrocardiography, and
data analysis. |
| ESS 102 - Sport Media Production |
| (3) STAFF |
| Introduces students to the principles and practices of sport media production. Sport writing, sportcasting, camera production, editing and interviewing are emphasized. Students develop audition tape and gain experience producing weekly televised shows. |
| ESS 103 - Exercise Programming for Special Populations |
| (4) Aguilar |
| Prerequisites: ESS 101. |
| Provides understanding of disease and dysfunction and influence on exercise prescription. Specific analysis and exercise prescription for metabolic, pulmonary, cardiovascular, orthopedic, and immunological disease and dysfunction will be included. Exercise for youth, the elderly, and pregnancy are also discussed. |
| ESS 110 - Foundations of Strength and Conditioning |
| (4) Aguilar |
| Prerequisites: ESS 101 and 149. |
| Provides a framework of knowledge in athletic conditioning. Examination of exercise technique, program design, periodization, and the development of biomotor abilities. Instruction methods for speed, agility, flexibility, plyometrics, flexibility, and Olympic lifting are also included. |
| ESS 130 - Sport Administration |
| (4) Ferrer |
| Prerequisites: Upper-division standing. |
| An introduction to the basic principals and problems of administering (planning, organizing, leading, and evaluating) athletic and recreational sports programs at the community, high school, collegiate, and professionallevels. |
| ESS 131 - Sport and Exercise Psychology |
| (4) Spaventa, Schroeder |
| Prerequisites: Upper-division standing. |
| The scientific study of people and their behavior in sport and exercise settings. Examination of individual and group performance enhancement strategies through application of data, knowledge and skills from psychological and related fields. An overview of the evolving field of sport and exercise psychology is presented. |
| ESS 132 - Sport Sociology |
| (4) Dale |
| Prerequisites: Upper-division standing. |
| Examination of the issues and impact of sport in various cultures and
subcultures within the context of sociology. Study of sport relevant to how it is
influenced by and influences the basic institutions of society: family, economics,
politics, religion, and education. |
| ESS 136 - Movement Education in the Elementary School |
| (3) Spaventa |
| Prerequisites: Upper-division standing. |
| An analysis and study of the principles and practices of movement educationwith emphasis on the development of basic movement skills, sport skills, and games. The course also includes examination and construction of curriculum for grades K-6. |
| ESS 140 - Sport Management |
| (4) Ferrer |
| An overview of professional sport management in North America. The political, historical, social, economic, and cultural impacts will be explored. Topics include team management, organizational administration, legal issues, public, and facility management. |
| ESS 149 - Applied Kinesiology |
| (4) Romeo |
| Prerequisites: ESS 47; upper-division standing. |
| Examination of the fundamentals of human movement relevant to sport, exercise and aging. Includes the study of connective tissue, skeletal muscle and the structure and function of major articulations within the body. |
| ESS 150 - Care and Prevention of Athletic Injuries |
| (4) Romeo |
| Prerequisites: ESS 149. |
| A comprehensive overview of the basic concepts and principles associated with prevention, evaluation, treatment and rehabilitation of athletic injuries within the musculoskeletal system. Particular attention is given to the inflammation response, as well as cryo-therapy techniques. |
| ESS 151 - Advanced Athletic Training |
| (4) STAFF |
| Prerequisites: ESS 150. |
| Preparation for advancement in the field of athletic
training. Emphasis on the theoretical and clinical
application of therapeutic modalities and rehabilitation as applied to athletic injuries. Administrative
responsibilities of the athletic trainer is addressed. |
| ESS 160 - Current Issues in Sport Management |
| (4) Romeo |
| Prerequisites: Upper-division standing. |
| Investigates contemporary sport management issues with emphasis on the administrative principles of planning, organizing, leading and evaluating. Facilities construction and maintenance, financial concerns and the structure and function of the NCAA are studied. |
| ESS 170A - Techniques and Advanced Analysis of Team Sports - Football |
| (3) STAFF |
| Prerequisites: Upper-division standing. |
| The technique of teaching individual and team skills of a variety of team sports and advanced analysis of that sport which is essential to a coach ofcompetitive teams at the interscholastic and college level. |
| ESS 170B - Techniques and AAvanced analysis of Team Sports - Basketball |
| (3) STAFF |
| Prerequisites: Upper-division standing. |
| The technique of teaching individual and team skills of a variety of team sports and advanced analysis of that sport which is essential to a coach of competitive teams at the interscholastic and college level. |
| ESS 170C - Techniques and Advanced Analysis of Team Sports - Baseball |
| (3) STAFF |
| Prerequisites: Upper-division standing. |
| The technique of teaching individual and team skills of a variety of team sports and advanced analysis of that sport which is essential to a coach ofcompetitive teams at the interscholastic and college level. |
| ESS 170D - Techniques and Advanced Analysis of Team Sports - Track and Field |
| (3) STAFF |
| Prerequisites: Upper-division standing. |
| The technique of teaching individual and team skills of a variety of team sports and advanced analysis of that sport which is essential to a coach ofcompetitive teams at the interscholastic and college level. |
| ESS 170E - Techniques and Advanced Analysis of Team Sports - Water Polo |
| (3) STAFF |
| Prerequisites: Upper-division standing. |
| The technique of teaching individual and team skills of a variety of team sports and advanced analysis of that sport which is essential to a coach of competitive teams at the interscholastic and college level. |
| ESS 170F - Techniques and Advanced Analysis of Team Sports - Swimming and Diving |
| (3) STAFF |
| Prerequisites: Upper-division standing. |
| The technique of teaching individual and team skills of a variety of team sports and advanced analysis of that sport which is essential to a coach ofcompetitive teams at the interscholastic and college level. |
| ESS 170G - Techniques and Advanced Analysis of Team Sports - Soccer |
| (3) STAFF |
| Prerequisites: Upper-division standing. |
| The technique of teaching individual and team skills of a variety of team sports and advanced analysis of that sport which is essential to a coach ofcompetitive teams at the interscholastic and college level. |
| ESS 170H - Techniques and Advanced Analysis of Team Sports - Gymnastics |
| (3) STAFF |
| Prerequisites: Upper-division standing. |
| The technique of teaching individual and team skills of a variety of team sports and the advanced analysis of that sport which is essential to a coach of competitive teams at the interscholastic and college level. |
| ESS 170I - Techniques and Advanced Analysis of Team Sports - Volleyball |
| (3) STAFF |
| Prerequisites: Upper-division standing. |
| The technique of teaching individual and team skills of a variety of team sports and the advanced analysis of that sport which is essential to a coach of competitive teams at the interscholastic and college level. |
| ESS 170J - Techniques and Advanced Analysis of Team Sports - Softball |
| (3) STAFF |
| Prerequisites: Upper-division standing. |
| The technique of teaching individual and team skills of a variety of team sports and advanced analysis of that sport which is essential to a coach ofcompetitive teams at the interscholastic and college level. |
| ESS 170K - Techniques and Advanced Analysis of Team Sports - Wrestling |
| (3) STAFF |
| Prerequisites: Upper-division standing. |
| The technique of teaching individual and team skills of a variety of team sports and advanced analysis of that sport, which is essential to a coach of competitive teams at the interscholastic and college level. |
| ESS 170L - Techniques and Advanced Analysis of Team Sports - Racquet Sports |
| (3) STAFF |
| Prerequisites: Upper-division standing. |
| The technique of teaching individual and team skills of a variety of team sports and advanced analysis of that sport, which is essential to a coach of competitive teams at the interscholastic and college level. |
| ESS 170M - Techniques and Advanced Analysis of Team Sports - Golf |
| (2) STAFF |
| Prerequisites: Upper-division standing. |
| The technique of teaching individual and team skills of a variety of team sports and advanced analysis of that sport, which is essential to a coach of competitive teams at the interscholastic and college level. |
| ESS 170N - Techniques and Analysis of Team Sports - Lacrosse |
| (3) STAFF |
| Prerequisites: Upper-division standing. |
| The technique of teaching individual and team skills of a variety of team sports and advanced analysis of that sport, which is essential to a coach of competitive teams at the interscholastic and college level. |
| ESS 170P - Techniques and Analysis of Team Sprots - Rowing |
| (3) STAFF |
| Prerequisites: Upper-division standing. |
| The technique of teaching individual and team skills of a variety of team sports and advanced analysis of that sport, which is essential to a coach of competitive teams at the interscholastic and college level. |
| ESS 170Q - Techniques and Advanced Analysis of Team Sports - Rugby |
| (3) STAFF |
| Prerequisites: Upper-division standing. |
| The technique of teaching individual and team skills of a variety of team sports and advanced analysis of that sport, which is essential to a coach of competitive teams at the interscholastic and college level. |
| ESS 175A - Methods and Principles of Fitness Instruction |
| (3) Williams-Evans |
| Prerequisites: ESS 47; Exercise Studies 1-10A or 1-10B or 1-10C; and ESS 101 and 149. |
| Training course for students to become qualified fitness
instructors. Students analyze, practice, and apply skills
necessary for leading individual and group exercise. |
| ESS 175A - Methods and Principles of Fitness Instruction |
| (3) Williams-Evans |
| Prerequisites: ESS 47; Exercise Studies 1-10A or 1-10B or 1-10C; and ESS 101 and 149. |
| Training course for students to become qualified fitness
instructors. Students analyze, practice, and apply skills
necessary for leading individual and group exercise. |
| ESS 175A - Methods and Principles of Fitness Instruction |
| (3) Jamieson |
| Prerequisites: ESS 47; Exercise Studies 1-10A or 1-10B or 1-10C; and ESS 101 and 149. |
| Training course for students to become qualified fitness
instructors. Students analyze, practice, and apply skills
necessary for leading individual and group exercise. |
| ESS 175A - Methods and Principles of Fitness Instruction |
| (3) Jamieson |
| Prerequisites: ESS 47; Exercise Studies 1-10A or 1-10B or 1-10C; and ESS 101 and 149. |
| Training course for students to become qualified fitness
instructors. Students analyze, practice, and apply skills
necessary for leading individual and group exercise. |
| ESS 176 - Methods and Principles of Muscular Fitness Instruction |
| (3) Williams-Evans |
| Prerequisites: ESS 47; ESS 101 and 149; Exercise Studies 1-43A or 1-43B or 1-43E. |
| Training to teach muscular strength, muscular endurance,
and flexibility classes. Skills and knowledge are applied
to the use of free weights, machines, stability balls,
bands, gravity, or other resistive equipment. Focus on
isolated muscular contraction and extension. |
| ESS 176 - Methods and Principles of Muscular Fitness Instruction |
| (3) Jamieson |
| Prerequisites: ESS 47; ESS 101 and 149; Exercise Studies 1-43A or 1-43B or 1-43E. |
| Training to teach muscular strength, muscular endurance,
and flexibility classes. Skills and knowledge are applied
to the use of free weights, machines, stability balls,
bands, gravity, or other resistive equipment. Focus on
isolated muscular contraction and extension. |
| ESS 176 - Methods and Principles of Muscular Fitness Instruction |
| (3) Jamieson |
| Prerequisites: ESS 47; ESS 101 and 149; Exercise Studies 1-43A or 1-43B or 1-43E. |
| Training to teach muscular strength, muscular endurance,
and flexibility classes. Skills and knowledge are applied
to the use of free weights, machines, stability balls,
bands, gravity, or other resistive equipment. Focus on
isolated muscular contraction and extension. |
| ESS 176 - Methods and Principles of Muscular Fitness Instruction |
| (3) Williams-Evans |
| Prerequisites: ESS 47; ESS 101 and 149; Exercise Studies 1-43A or 1-43B or 1-43E. |
| Training to teach muscular strength, muscular endurance,
and flexibility classes. Skills and knowledge are applied
to the use of free weights, machines, stability balls,
bands, gravity, or other resistive equipment. Focus on
isolated muscular contraction and extension. |
| ESS 180 - Practicum in Athletic Coaching |
| (3) Ferrer |
| Prerequisites: Consent of instructor; open only to Exercise & Sport Studies Athletic Coaching minors. |
| Required for physical education minors in the athletic coaching track. Conducting activity or coaching athletic teams under supervision of an experienced instructor or coach. |
| ESS 181 - Practicum in Fitness Instruction-Group Training |
| (3) Jamieson |
| Prerequisites: ESS 175A. |
| Final preparation for students pursuing a fitness instruction minor with a group
fitness emphasis. Students are involved in supervised internships at clubs,
exercise facilities, high schools, and colleges. |
| ESS 182 - Practicum in Exercise and Health Science |
| (4) STAFF |
| Prerequisites: ESS 101 and 101L. |
| Examination of theoretical knowledge and information applied to the field of health promotion and disease prevention. Introduction to applied techniques and procedures involved in health and fitness testing. |
| ESS 183 - Practicum in Sport Management |
| (3) Romeo |
| Prerequisites: Consent of instructor. Open only to Exercise Studies: Sport Management minors. |
| Provides students with hands on experience in a professional setting which may include: administration, marketing, promotion, budget, personnel, advertising, special events and media relations related to work. |
| ESS 184 - Practicum in Fitness Instruction -- Personal Training |
| (3) Williams-Evans |
| Prerequisites: ESS 176. |
| Final preparation for Fitness Instruction Minors pursuing a personal training emphasis. |
| ESS 185 - Introduction to Teaching in Exercise Science, Physical Education, and Sport |
| (1-4) STAFF |
| Prerequisites: Upper-division standing; consent of instructor. |
| Under the direction of selected instructors, students assist in teaching a course in which the student has received a B or better. Activities are determined by the instructor and may include leading discussions, labs, and research or grading assignments. |
| ESS 193 - Internship in Exercise Science, Physical Education, and Sport |
| (1-4) Schroeder |
| Prerequisites: Upper-division standing; consent of instructor. |
| Designed to provide students in the minor with practical experience by working under expert supervision in the field. Internships may be completed in public or private agencies whose focus is exercise, physical education, or sport. |
| ESS 199 - Independent Studies in Exercise Science, Physical Education and Sport |
| (1-5) Schroeder |
| Prerequisites: Upper-division standing; consent of instructor; completion of 2 upper-division courses in Exercise Studies. |
| Provides an opportunity for students in the minor to pursue a particular area of interest under the guidance of a selected faculty member. Course culminates in a report summarizing the inquiry. |