Exercise & Sport Science Courses
We are excited about the prospect of your taking courses through SCOPE. Formal admission to BJU is not required to take a course by distance learning, and approval to take a distance learning course does not imply admission to BJU or to a particular degree program.
ESS 621: Ethics & Sport
The ethical and moral issues in sport. Topics include the recruitment of student athletes, performance enhancing drugs, sportsmanship and youth sports participation, among others.
ESS 690: Internship
Supervised work in a position related to coaching or sport administration. To be eligible, students must have completed all the core courses. Students must complete a total of 150 clock hours.
ESS 660: Research Methods in Sport
An overview of research design, scientific methods and statistical analysis of data required for research in sport-related topics.
ESS 673: Theories & Strategies for Coaching Basketball
Designed to provide advanced instruction and training in technical and tactical skills of basketball.
ESS 620: Legal Issues in Sport
Legal issues connected to the administration of sport organizations and sport facilities. Topics includes constitutional law, contract law, risk management and tort law.
ESS 672: Theories & Strategies for Coaching Volleyball
Designed to provide advanced instruction and training in technical and tactical skills for volleyball.
- Dates: May 8–June 24, 2023
- Register by: May 5, 2023
- Additional Course Information: You will be required to complete a SafeSport Training course. It costs $20.
Coaching Volleyball: Techniques and Tactics – 2011 Edition
American Sports Education Program
Champaign, IL
Human Kinetics, Inc.
The Volleyball Coaching Bible II – 2019 Edition
American Volleyball Coaches Association
Champaign, IL
Human Kinetics, Inc.
Volleyball: Systems & Strategies – 2009 Edition
USA Volleyball
Champaign, IL
Human Kinetics, Inc.
SafeSport Training course
Note: You will be required to complete a SafeSport Training course. It costs $20.
ESS 690: Internship
Supervised work in a position related to coaching or sport administration. To be eligible, students must have completed all the core courses. Students must complete a total of 150 clock hours.
ESS 671: Psychology of Coaching
Examines the psychological principles associated with coaching. Psychological theories and concepts are discussed in the context of sport coaching.
- Dates: June 26–Aug. 12, 2023
- Register by: June 23, 2023
Sport Psychology: Concepts and Applications – 2012 Edition
Cox, R.H.
New York
McGraw-Hill
Publication manual of the American Psychological Association – 6th Edition (optional)
American Psychological Association
Washington, DC
American Psychological Association
Note: (2010)