Health, Exercise and Sport Science

Purpose Statement

The purpose of the Health, Exercise and Sport Science (HESS) Department is to develop competent professionals who are able to integrate content knowledge and practical application skills appropriate to the setting. These professionals will learn effective analytical, evaluative, management, and communication skills to successfully navigate diverse situations.

Program Goals

1. To provide a thorough academic foundation for Health, Exercise and Sport Science (HESS) students to apply to graduate schools and meet requirements for professional positions in the content area.
2. To facilitate students in effective communication competence related to HESS content.

Programs

• Coaching, A.A.S.
• Coaching, A.S.
• Coaching, B.A.S.
• Coaching, B.S.
• Exercise & Sport Science, A.A.S.
• Exercise & Sport Science, B.A.
• Exercise & Sport Science, B.S.
• Fitness & Sport Management, B.A.
• Fitness & Sport Science, B.S.
• Health & Physical Education, B.S., (P-12) Education
• Health and Physical Education , B.S.
• Public Health B.A.
• Public Health B.A.S.
• Public Health B.S.
• Public Health, A.A.S.
• Public Health, A.S.

• Coaching Minor
• Exercise & Sport Science Minor
• Public Health Minor

Courses

• ESS 000 - Intercollegiate Sports Participation
• ESS 001 - Basketball
• ESS 002 - Beginning Swimming
• ESS 003 - Intermediate Swimming
• ESS 004 - Ballroom Dancing
• ESS 005 - Soccer
• ESS 006 - Tennis
• ESS 007 - Walking
• ESS 008 - Weight Training
• ESS 009 - Volleyball
• ESS 010 - Whiffle Ball
• ESS 011 - Water Aerobics
• ESS 012 - Golf
• ESS 013 - Archery
• ESS 014 - Yoga
• ESS 015 - Jogging/Running
• ESS 016 - Lifetime Fitness Activities
• ESS 131 - Introduction to Health, Exercise and Sport Science
• ESS 224 - Lifeguard Certification
• ESS 227 - Officiating Games
• ESS 230 - Growth and Movement Development
• ESS 231 - Care and Prevention of Athletic Injuries
• ESS 235 - Fitness and Sport Management
• ESS 330 - Kinesiology
• ESS 331 - Psychosocial Aspects of Sports
• ESS 333 - Adapted Physical Education
• ESS 334 - Methods of Group Exercise
• ESS 335 - Coaching and Leadership I
• ESS 336 - Exercise Prescription
• ESS 337 - Historical and Contemporary Influences on Health, Physical Education, and Sport
• ESS 338 - Materials and Methods of Physical Education
• ESS 419 - Senior Seminar-Capstone
• ESS 430 - Coaching and Leadership II
• ESS 432 - Physical Education for the Middle and Secondary School
• ESS 433 - Physical Education for the Elementary School
• ESS 435 - Physiology of Exercise
• ESS 436 - Outdoor Recreation
• ESS 437 - Tests and Measurements
• ESS 438 - Movement Development
• ESS 439 - Senior Seminar - Capstone Course
• ESS 490 - Strategies and Practices for Fitness Professionals

• HLTH 130 - Foundations of Health Science
• HLTH 236 - Health and Wellness
• HLTH 335 - Introduction to the Study of Disease
• HLTH 336 - Epidemiology
• HLTH 338 - Relationships and Human Behaviors
• HLTH 402 - Epidemics in America
• HLTH 431 - Public Health Administration
• HLTH 432 - Community and Environmental Health
• HLTH 436 - Death and Dying
• HLTH 437 - Secondary and Lifespan Health Education
• HLTH 438 - School Health Education
• HLTH 462 - Public Health Internship
• HLTH 490 - Strategies and Practices for Health Education Professionals.

• HESS 233 - Functional Human Anatomy and Physiology
• HESS 234 - First Aid and Safety
• HESS 330 - Influences on Contemporary Issues in Health and Performance
• HESS 333 - Nutrition
• HESS 336 - Nature Connection for Health and Wellness
• HESS 402 - Global and Cultural Influences on Nutrition
• HESS 403 - Behavior Change for LIfestyle Wellness
• HESS 430 - Substance Abuse
• HESS 439 - Facilities Development and Management
• HESS 460 - HESS Internship
• HESS 491 - Special Topics in Health, Exercise and Sport Science