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Exercise & Sport Science

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ESS 101
3 Credits
Introduction to Sport Management
This course emphasizes basic management principles as they relate to the business of sport. Students are introduced to sport ethics, sport marketing, sport law, sport media, sport supervision, recreational sport management and other related areas. Three hours.
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Dates: Jan. 17 – Mar. 8, 2025
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Register by: Jan. 14, 2025
Contemporary Sport Management – 6th
Human Kinetics, Inc
ISBN: 1492550957
ESS 206
3 Credits
Wellness Concepts
This course is designed to teach students the role of physical activity in maintaining optimal health and improved quality of life. Topics such as safe exercise, nutrition, weight management, and lifestyle chronic diseases will be explored. Throughout this course, students will assess individual fitness levels including body composition, cardiovascular fitness, and musculoskeletal fitness. Three hours.
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Dates: Mar. 7 – May. 3, 2025
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Register by: Mar. 4, 2025
Christian Paths to Health and Wellness – 3rd edition
Walters, P., Byl, J.
Human Kinetics
ISBN: 978-1-4925-6775-2
ESS 335
3 Credits
Psychology of Physical Activity
This course involves the study of human psychological behavior and its influence in sport and exercise settings. It is designed to provide a student with information gleaned from research in sport psychology as well as practical knowledge to become a more effective sport manager, exercise science professional, coach or fitness instructor. Three hours.
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Dates: Mar. 7 – May. 3, 2025
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Register by: Mar. 4, 2025
Foundations of Sport and Exercise Psychology – 7th
Robert S. Weinberg and Daniel Gould
Human Kinetics, Inc.
ISBN: 978-1-4925-6114-9
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