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. 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. A person who can swim at least one length of the pool is not eligible for this course. Limited to 12 novice or non-swimmers.

Theory and practice of sports medicine with emphasis on injury prevention, protection and rehabilitation. Prerequisite: ESS 210 or equivalent.

Survey of topics relevant to skill acquisition and performance, including detailed analysis of perceptual, decision-making and effector processes. Independent research required.

Survey of topics relevant to skill acquisition and performance, including detailed analysis of perceptual, decision-making and effector processes. Independent research required.

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. Enrollment limited to 20.

This course provides an in-depth exploration of the recruiting process across all three divisions of the NCAA. We explore the entire recruiting process including identifying prospects, understanding your 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. ESS graduate students only. Enrollment limited to 20.

In this course, students investigate neuromuscular mechanisms of human postural control to understand how perception and action are coupled to achieve complex movements, including locomotion. Students also evaluate how movement coordination is developed and is influenced by aging and dysfunction. Students are exposed to advanced techniques of human movement analysis and develop and test a novel research question. This course is designed for students with an interest in neuroscience, physical or occupational therapy, biomedical engineering and medicine.