This course is designed for the beginning or novice archer and uses recurve target bows and equipment. The purpose of the course is to introduce students to the basic techniques of target archery emphasizing the care and use of equipment, range safety, stance and shooting techniques, scoring and competition. Restrictions: A maximum of 4 credits of Exercise & Sports Study performance classes may be counted towards the degree. Enrollment limited to 12.

This beginner course in foil fencing covers basic footwork and bladework techniques for offense and defense. Students learn tactics, bouting, refereeing and use of electrical scoring equipment to prepare for a friendly in-class tournament at the end of the semester. Fencing is a fun and engaging lifelong sport that cultivates graceful fitness, quick thinking and lightning reflexes. Restrictions: A maximum of 4 credits of Exercise & Sports Study performance classes may be counted towards the degree. Enrollment limited to 16.

A course in the development of basic swimming skills and conquering a fear of the water. Priority is given to establishing personal safety and enhancing skills in the water. Students in this course learn about the basic principles of swimming in terms of buoyancy and propulsion. The primary performance goals are survival swimming skills and comfort in the water.

The course focuses on the improvement of swimming skills. Performance goals include being able to swim Freestyle, Backstroke and Breaststroke and the turns associated with those strokes at a level that surpasses initial performance by the end of the semester. All students are assessed at the beginning and end of the end of the semester. Although this is not a conditioning class, the intermediate level student receive the same stroke technique instruction with an emphasis on a greater volume of swimming which prepares the student for the next level which is swim conditioning.

An examination of the theory and application of psychological skills training in sport from a cognitive-behavioral perspective. Included are strategies that affect behavior, motivation, perception and self-beliefs. Leadership and group dynamics are also covered. Case studies are used to facilitate operationalizing theory. Restrictions: ESS graduate students only.

This course provides the opportunity to explore the dynamic world of sports leadership through a national and international lens. Students are exposed to alternative perspectives of leadership including some contemporary collaborative models. Students build a personal model and philosophy of leadership that they can put to immediate use in their coaching. Restrictions: ESS majors and graduate students only.

This course is about a detailed study of the structure and the function of the human musculoskeletal systems. In addition, a few motor control and biomechanical principles that apply to musculoskeletal movement are introduced. Students learn the skeletal system and skeletal muscles involved in athletic movements and how joints and ligaments promote and limit these movements. Restrictions: ESS graduate students only. Enrollment limited to 20.

This course offers the student a set of comprehensive skills to assist in identifying athletes who may be struggling with mental health challenges. Students learn about “red flags” or indicators that suggest an athlete may be struggling or needing outside emotional support. Symptoms related to (but not limited to) anxiety, depression, eating disorders and substance are specifically addressed. Restrictions: ESS graduate students only.

This course provides an in-depth exploration of the recruiting process across all three divisions of the NCAA. The course explores the entire recruiting process including identifying prospects, understanding the product, creating a brand, networking with allies, developing a recruiting strategy, recruiting through social media, understanding NCAA recruiting rules, generating strong communication with recruits and parents, attracting recruits from diverse backgrounds, implementing creative on campus visits, managing a recruiting budget and exploring recruiting software programs.

This course introduces selected topics in ethics and philosophy of sport as they relate to coaching and the broader conception of sport in culture. Drawing on case studies and contemporary sources, the course examines beliefs about the value of competitive sport, its relationship to higher education and its implication for coaches. Students develop and articulate their own coaching philosophy and discuss related topics. Restrictions: ESS graduate students only. Enrollment limited to 20.