Survey of topics relevant to skill acquisition and performance, including detailed analysis of perceptual, decision-making and effector processes. Independent research required. Restrictions: ESS graduate students only. Enrollment limited to 15.

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.

Previously ESS 506D. Independent coaching and the study of advanced coaching tactics and strategy in a specific sport. This is a full-year course. For second year graduate students. Prerequisite: ESS 505D or ESS 506. Restrictions: ESS graduate students only.

Previously ESS 505D. Assisting in the coaching of an intercollegiate team. Weekly conferences on team management, coach responsibilities and coaching aids. For first year graduate students. 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 26.

This course examines the structures and physiology of human body systems. It is a study of the structure and function of the human body including cells, tissues and organs of the following systems: integumentary, skeletal, muscular and nervous systems, as well as the special senses. This course emphasizes the interrelationships among body systems and regulation of physiological functions. This course investigates the structure and function of the human body. Prerequisite: Bio 132, or one college-level biology, chemistry, or physics course with lab. Enrollment limited to 30.

This course examines the structures and physiology of human body systems. It is a study of the structure and function of the human body including cells, tissues and organs of the following systems: integumentary, skeletal, muscular and nervous systems, as well as the special senses. This course emphasizes the interrelationships among body systems and regulation of physiological functions. This course investigates the structure and function of the human body. Prerequisite: Bio 132, or one college-level biology, chemistry, or physics course with lab. Enrollment limited to 30.

This course examines the structures and physiology of human body systems. It is a study of the structure and function of the human body including cells, tissues and organs of the following systems: integumentary, skeletal, muscular and nervous systems, as well as the special senses. This course emphasizes the interrelationships among body systems and regulation of physiological functions. This course investigates the structure and function of the human body. Prerequisite: Bio 132, or one college-level biology, chemistry, or physics course with lab. Enrollment limited to 30.

This course examines the structures and physiology of human body systems. It is a study of the structure and function of the human body including cells, tissues and organs of the following systems: integumentary, skeletal, muscular and nervous systems, as well as the special senses. This course emphasizes the interrelationships among body systems and regulation of physiological functions. This course investigates the structure and function of the human body. Prerequisite: Bio 132, or one college-level biology, chemistry, or physics course with lab. Enrollment limited to 30.