The Department of Exercise & Sport Studies offers a variety of instruction through activity classes and lecture courses. The department also offers a Minor in Exercise & Sport Studies with emphasis in Athletic Coaching, Exercise & Health Science, Fitness Instruction or Sport Management.

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Exercise & Sport Studies Courses

Lower Division - Activity Classes

Basic instruction ("1-" es courses) is offered at the elementary, intermediate and advanced levels. Courses range in scope from a fitness related emphasis-aerobics, jogging, swimming and weight training-to individual and team sports such as basketball, golf, tennis and volleyball.

Courses in the "1-" series with the "Intercollegiate" designation in the title may be repeated up to 12 times for a total of 6 units. No more than 6 units of "1-" courses may be counted toward degree requirements.

A physical examination performed by a private physician is recommended for any student intending to enroll in physical activities courses.

Fines are imposed by the department for failure to return equipment or clothing on or before the date posted for such return at the end of each quarter, and for failure to close out lockers at the end of each quarter.

All lower-division Exercise & Sport Studies (ES) courses are excluded from the Letters and Science List of Courses. The half-unit courses listed below are designed to provide a basic instructional program from which students may acquire elementary, intermediate, and advanced level skills, improve physical conditioning, and develop an appreciation for the rules, strategies and principles of a variety of sports related activities. Courses with a $ prefix have a required fee.

Course Overviews:

• A level courses cover elementary skills and strategies and provide basic information.
• B level courses cover intermediate skills and strategies and provide more detailed information.
• C level courses cover advanced skills, strategies, and concepts.

1-4A-B. Badminton
(1/2-1/2) Staff
A. Elementary
B. Intermediate

1-5B. Baseball
(1/2-1/2) Staff
Intermediate

1-5C. Advanced Baseball
(1/2) Staff
Provides students with the opportunity to improve their basic physical condition, secure useful neuromuscular development, and gain recreation skills.

1-6A-B. Basketball
(1/2-1/2) Staff
A. Elementary
B. Intermediate

1-6C. Advanced Basketball
(1/2) Staff
Provides students with the opportunity to improve their basic physical condition, secure useful neuromuscular development, and gain recreation skills.

$ 1-7A-B. Boating and Sailing
(1/2-1/2) Staff
A. Elementary
B. Intermediate

$ 1-9A. Bowling
(1/2-1/2) Staff
A. Elementary
B. Intermediate

$ 1-9B. Intermediate Bowling
(1/2) Staff
Provides students with the opportunity to improve their basic physical condition, secure useful neuromuscular development, and gain recreation skills.

1-10A. Elementary Aerobic and Fitness Conditioning
(1/2) Staff
Introduction to a variety of fitness training techniques that address aerobic conditioning, muscular endurance, muscular strength and flexibility.

1-10B. Intermediate Aerobic and Fitness Conditioning
(1/2) Staff
Presentation and practice of a variety of fitness training techniques (high/low impact, step and resistance training) addressing aerobic conditioning, muscular strength and muscular endurance.

1-10C. Advanced Aerobic and Fitness Conditioning
(1/2) Staff
An advanced level course including high/low impact, step, resistance and anaerobic training techniques. Cross-training, injury prevention and body alignment principles will be accentuated.

1-11. Intercollegiate Basketball
(1/2) Staff
Prerequisite: consent of coach.
May be repeated to a maximum of 6 units

$ 1-13A. Fencing
(1/2-1/2-1/2) Staff
A. Elementary

$ 1-13B. Intermediate Fencing
(1/2) Staff
Students obtain the basic techniques and theory fundamental to fencing. Satisfactory progress allows advancement to the advanced class.

$ 1-13C. Advanced Fencing
(1/2) Staff
Utilized basic fundamental and techniques in acquiring advanced skills of fencing.

1-14. Intercollegiate Cross Country
(1/2) Staff
Prerequisite: consent of coach.
May be repeated to a maximum of 6 units

1-16A Elementary Ballroom Dance
(1/2) Staff
Introduction to a variety of movement skills and sequences necessary to perform the foxtrot, swing, tango, waltz, mambo, salsa, and other popular social dances.

1-16B. Intermediate Ballroom Dance
(1/2) Staff
Designed to provide students with the opportunity to improve upon the variety and sequences necessary to perform the foxtrot, swing, tango, waltz, mambo, salsa, and other popular social dances.

1-16C. Advanced Ballroom Dance
(1/2) Staff
Designed to provide students with the opportunity to improve upon the variety and sequences necessary to perform the foxtrot, swing, tango, waltz, mambo, salsa, and other popular social dances.

1-22. Intercollegiate Golf
(1/2) Staff
Prerequisite: consent of coach.
May be repeated to a maximum of 6 units.

1-23. Intercollegiate Gymnastics
(1/2) Staff
Prerequisite: consent of coach.
May be repeated to a maximum of 6 units.

$ 1-24A-B. Golf
(1/2-1/2) Staff
A. Elementary
B. Intermediate

1-25A-B. Tumbling and Free Exercise
(1/2-1/2-1/2) Staff
A. Elementary
B. Intermediate

1-25C. Advanced Tumbling and Free Exercise
(1/2) Staff
Affords a working knowledge of tumbling skills at an advanced level.

1-26A-B. Gymnastics Apparatus
(1/2-1/2) Staff
A. Elementary
B. Intermediate

$ 1-29A-B. Racquetball
(1/2-1/2-1/2) Staff
A. Elementary
B. Intermediate

$ 1-29C. Advanced Racquetball
(1/2) Staff
Provides student the opportunity to compete in advanced raquetball, improve their physical condition, and refine their skills through vigorous training and neuromuscular development.

1-30A-B. Soccer
(1/2-1/2) Staff
A. Elementary
B. Intermediate

1-31A-B-C. Softball
(1/2-1/2-1/2) Staff
A. Elementary
B. Intermediate
C. Advanced

1-32. Intercollegiate Softball
(1/2) Staff
Prerequisite: consent of coach.
May be repeated to a maximum of 6 units.

1-33. Intercollegiate Swimming
(1/2) Staff
Prerequisite: consent of coach.
May be repeated to a maximum of 6 units.

1-34A-B. Swimming
(1/2-1/2) Staff
A. Elementary
B. Intermediate

1-35A. Elementary Synchronized Swimming
(1/2) Staff
This course provides students the opportunity to learn the skills essential to the successful completion of a synchronized swimming routine. Introduction to routine composition, music selection principles and governing body rules and regulations.

1-36. Jogging Fitness
(1/2) Staff

1-37. Intercollegiate Tennis
(1/2) Staff
Prerequisite: consent of coach.
May be repeated to a maximum of 6 units.

$ 1-38A-B-C. Tennis
(1/2-1/2-1/2) Staff
A. Elementary
B. Intermediate
C. Advanced

$ 1-38D. Tournament Tennis
(1/2) Staff
Prerequisite: Physical Activities 1-38C.
May be repeated for credit up to 6 units

Emphasizes the development of advanced skills and strategies in singles, doubles, and mixed doubles tournament competitions..

1-40A-B-C. Volleyball
(1/2-1/2-1/2) Staff
A. Elementary
B. Intermediate
C. Advanced

1-41A-B-C. Water Polo
(1/2-1/2-1/2) Staff
A. Elementary
B. Intermediate
C. Advanced

1-42. Intercollegiate Track and Field
(1/2) Staff
Prerequisite: consent of coach.
May be repeated to a maximum of 6 units.

1-43A. Beginning Weight Training
(1/2) Staff
A course designed for the general college population introducing and supporting concepts, principles and proper techniques of conditioning with an emphasis on strength training. 1-

1-43B. Intermediate Weight Training
(1/2) Staff
A course emphasizing advanced concepts, principles and proper techniques of conditioning with an emphasis on strength training.

1-43D. Conditioning/Weight Training
(1/2) Staff
Prerequisite: consent of coach.
May be repeated to a maximum of 6 units.

Designed for members of intercollegiate teams who wish to develop and maintain a base level of physical fitness particular to their activity.

1-43E. Weight Training for Women
(1/2) Staff
Designed to improve women's muscular endurance and strength through proper utilization of strength training equipment and other forms of resistance training. Emphasis on anatomical considerations, physical capabilities and individual goals.

1-45. Intercollegiate Water Polo
(1/2) Staff
Prerequisite: consent of coach.
May be repeated to a maximum of 6 units.

1-47. Intercollegiate Volleyball
(1/2) Staff
Prerequisite: consent of coach.
May be repeated to a maximum of 6 units.

1-48. Intercollegiate Soccer
(1/2) Staff
Prerequisite: consent of coach.
May be repeated to a maximum of 6 units.

1-49A. Springboard Diving
(1/2) Staff
Prerequisite: consent of instructor.
Elementary.

1-57A. "Touch" Rugby
(1/2-1/2-1/2) Staff
Elementary.

1-59A-B. Aqua Aerobics
(1/2) Staff
A. Elementary
B. Intermediate

1-99. Lifetime Activities Interest Class
(1/2) Staff
Prerequisite: consent of instructor.
Enrollment not to exceed two sections of 1-99 per quarter. May be repeated to maximum of 6 units. Students are limited to 5 units per quarter and 30 units total in all 98/99/198/199/199DC/199RA courses combined.
This class makes it possible for a student to take instruction beyond the elementary, intermediate, and advanced levels of any ESS 1-class.

Lower Division Lecture Classes

All lower-division Advanced Exercise & Sport Studies courses are excluded from the Letters and Science List of Courses.

2. Substance Abuse
(3) Powell
An overview course designed to introduce students to physiological, psychological, and social ramifications of alcohol and drug abuse. Topics such as peer pressure, psychosocial stress, abuse patterns, intervention programs, drug testing, and utilization of local agencies will be discussed.

3. Nutrition for Health
(3) Gilbert
An examination of the interdependent relationships between diet, health and disease. Basic nutrition principles, food selection, proper diet and lifetime health habits are emphasized.

4A. Life Fitness
(2) Gilbert, Powell, Beainy
A progressive series of classes designed to provide a basic understanding of health and fitness. Theoretical frameworks and fitness related activities are pursued at each course level.

$ 5A. First Aid and Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation
(3) Powell, Ceriale, Houghton
The course develops the knowledge for prevention and the skills necessary for administering immediate care to victims of accidents or sudden illness occurring in home and outdoor environments. Cardiopulmonary resuscitation and personal safety are emphasized. Successful completion may lead to standard first aid and personal safety and CPR certification.

6A-B. Personal Defense
(2-2) Staff
Prerequisite: ESS 6A (for ESS 6B).
A course designed primarily for but not limited to women. Emphasis will be placed on self defense techniques, skills, and "rules of avoidance and safety."

7. Leadership and Team Building: Theory and Practice
(2) Tucknott
Introduction to experimental education using a traditional ropes challenge course and group initiatives as the medium. Team building, personal awareness and goal setting skills are developed; overcoming fears, mutual support, and trust are fostered through a supportive yet challenging environment.

8. Multi-Event Endurance Training: Theory and Practice
(2) Powell
Recommended preparation: students must have ability to swim, bike, and run.
An opportunity to learn theory and practice methods required of a competitive triathlete. Emphasis on training techniques, injury prevention and mental preparation for competition.

9. Principles of Health Promotion
(2) Staff
Examines lifestyle factors and influences which decrease the possibility of premature disease and death and promote a longer and healthier life. Emphasis is placed on understanding the practices which have the most profound impact on health.

30A-B-C. Appreciation of Sports
(2-2-2) Hoover
Lecture, demonstrations, and selected learning experiences for the general university student leading to an understanding and appreciation of athletics and recreational sports.

32E. Principles of Officiating
(2) Malone
Focuses on the principles, standards, techniques, and rules of officiating intramural sports. Successful completion may lead to certification for officiating UCSB intramurals.

32F. Principles of Officiating
(2) Stoney
Not open for credit to students who have completed Advanced Physical Activities 32A.
The principles, standards, techniques, and rules for officiating team and individual sports popular in the fall.

32W. Principles of Officiating
(2) Stoney
The principles, standards, techniques, and rules for officiating team and individual sports popular in the fall.

40. Human Physiology
(3) Gilbert
Integrated survey of human physiology that includes the skeletal, muscular, nervous, endocrine, respiratory, circulatory, digestive and urinary systems and how they function in homeostasis and human health.

41. Fitness, Wellness, and Optimal Performance
(3) Staff
Utilizing information from the fields of exercise physiology and nutrition, this course enables students to develop a plan for achieving the mental and physical health necessary for optimal fitness and wellness and an enhanced quality of life.

47. Anatomy of the Musculoskeletal System
(4) Staff
The study of the structure and function of the musculoskeletal system. Focuses on identifying specific structures and their characteristics within the musculoskeletal system as well as providing an overview of connective tissue and the articular system.

$ 48. Lifeguard Training and Basic Rescue/Water Safety
(2) Houghton
Prerequisite: Advanced Swimming Proficiency Test.
Successful completion of the course may lead to the American Red Cross Lifeguard Certificate.

$ 49. Water Safety Instruction and Introduction to Health Services Education
(3) Houghton
Includes analysis and performance of swimming skills related to personal and small craft safety; theory and application of methods for organizing and presenting aquatic materials. Satisfactory completion of the course may lead to American Red Cross Water Safety Instructor's Certificate.

$ 50L. Care and Prevention of Athletic Injuries Lab
(1) Staff
Students examine basic concepts and practical techniques of athletic taping, as well as various treatment modalities related to athletic injuries.

51. Introduction to Exercise Science and Sport
(3) Schroeder
Introduction to the field of sport and exercise science. Philosophical and historical foundations are presented. An overview of current and future trends as well as subdisciplines within the field is examined.

96. Fieldwork in Exercise Science, Physical Education, and Sport
(1-4) Schrodeder
Prerequisite: consent of instructor.
Students must have a minimum 2.5 GPA and have completed 30 units. May be repeated for credit to a maximum of 8 units. Pass/No Pass grading.
Designed to provide students with the opportunity to obtain practical experience in the field. Fieldwork may be completed in public or private agencies whose focus is exercise science, physical education, or sport.

98. Readings: Exercise Science, Physical Education, and Sport
(1-4) Schrodeder
Prerequisite: consent of instructor.
Students must have a minimum 2.5 GPA and have completed 30 units. Optional grading. May be repeated for credit to a maximum of 8 units. Students are limited to 4 units per quarter and 30 units total in all 98/99/185/193/198/199/199AA-ZZ courses combined.
Critical review and discussions of selected subjects within exercise science, physical education, and sport.

99. Introduction to Research
(1-4) Schrodeder
Prerequisite: consent of instructor.
Students must have a minimum 3.0 grade-point average. May be repeated for credit to a maximum of 8 units. Students are limited to 5 units per quarter and 30 units total in all 98/99/198/199/199AA-ZZ courses combined.
Directed study, oriented towards research to be arranged with individual faculty members. Course offers exceptional students an opportunity to participate in a research or laboratory project on an individual or group basis.

Upper Division Lecture Classes

Many, but not all, upper-division Exercise & Sport Studies courses are included in the Letters and Science List of Courses.

100. Research and Inquiry in Exercise Science and Sport
(4) Schroeder
Designed for students wishing to pursue a graduate degree in any of the sport or exercise sciences. Field specific qualitative and quantitative methods are introduced. The class culminates with students applying these methods in small group research projects.

101. Physiology of Exercise
(4) Ceriale, Gilbert
Prerequisites: ESS 40; upper-division standing.
Exploration of acute and chronic human physiological adaptations resulting from exposure to exercise. Examination of the theoretical bases and methodology for creating physiological changes in light of current training methods.

101L Exercise Physiology Laboratory
(1) Gilbert, Ceriale
Prerequisites: ESS 40 and 101.
A series of laboratory experiments demonstrating the principles of physiological adaptations to exercise. Instruction in exercise stress testing techniques, body composition, pulmonary functions, electrocardiography, and data analysis.

102. Sport Media Production
(3) Staff
Introduces students to the principles and practices of sport media production. Sport writing, sportscasting, camera production, editing, and interviewing are emphasized. Students develop audition tapes and gain experience producing weekly televised shows.

130. Sport Administration
(4) Ferrer
Prerequisite: upper-division standing.
An introduction to the basic principles and problems of administering (planning, organizing, leading, and evaluating) athletic and recreational sports programs at the community, high school, collegiate, and professional levels.

131. Sport and Exercise Psychology
(4) Spaventa, Schroeder
Prerequisite: upper-division standing.
The scientific study of people and their behavior in sport and exercise settings. Examination of individual and group performance enhancement strategies through application of data, knowledge and skills from psychology and related fields. An overview of the evolving field of sport and exercise psychology is presented.

132. Sport Sociology
(4) Dale
Prerequisite: upper-division standing.
Examination of the issues and impact of sport in various cultures and subcultures within the context of sociology. Study of sport relevant to how it is influenced by and influences the basic institutions of society: family, economics, politics, religion, and education.

136. Movement Education in the Elementary School
(3) Spaventa
Prerequisite: upper-division standing.
An analysis and study of the principles and practices of movement education with emphasis on the development of basic movement skills, sport skills, and games. The course also includes examination and construction of curriculum for grades K-6.

140. Sport Management
(4) Ferrer
An overview of professional sport management in North America. The political, historical, social, economic, and cultural impacts are explored. Topics include team management, organizational administration, legal issues, public relations, and facility management.

146AA-ZZ. Special Topics in Health and Sport
(1-4) Staff
Prerequisite: upper-division standing.
May be repeated for credit to a maximum of 16 units provided that the letter designations are different.

149. Applied Kinesiology
(4) Romeo
Prerequisites: ESS 47; upper-division standing.
Examination of the fundamentals of human movement relevant to sport, exercise and aging. Includes the study of connective tissue, skeletal muscle and the structure and function of major articulations within the body.

150. Care and Prevention of Athletic Injuries
(4) Romeo
Prerequisite: ESS 149.
A comprehensive overview of the basic concepts and principles associated with prevention, evaluation, treatment and rehabilitation of athletic injuries within the musculoskeletal system. Particular attention is given to the inflammation response, as well as cryo-therapy techniques.

151. Advanced Athletic Training
(4) Staff
Prerequisite: ESS 150.
Preparation for advancement in the field of athletic training. Emphasis on the theoretical and clinical application of therapeutic modalities and rehabilitation as applied to athletic injuries. Administrative responsibilities of the athletic trainer is addressed.

160. Current Issues in Sport Management
(4) Romeo
Prerequisite: upper-division standing.
Investigates contemporary sport management issues with emphasis on the administrative principles of planning, organizing, leading and evaluating. Facilities construction and maintenance, financial concerns and the structure and function of the NCAA are studied.

170A-Q. Techniques and Advanced Analysis of Team Sports
(3) Staff
Prerequisite: upper-division standing.
The technique of teaching individual and team skills of a variety of team sports and advanced analysis of that sport which is essential to a coach of competitive teams at the interscholastic and college level.
A. Football
B. Basketball
C. Baseball
D. Track and Field
E. Water Polo
F. Swimming and Diving
G. Soccer
H. Gymnastics
I. Volleyball
J. Softball
K. Wrestling
L. Racquet Sports
M. Golf
N. Lacrosse
P. Rowing
Q. Rugby

175A. Methods and Principles of Fitness Instruction
(3) Jamieson
Prerequisites: ESS 47; and, Exercise Studies 1-10A or 1-10B or 1-10C; and, ESS 101 and 149.
Training course for students to become qualified fitness instructors. Students analyze, practice, and apply skills necessary for leading individual and group exercise.

176. Methods and Principles of Muscular Fitness Instruction
(3) Jamieson
Prerequisites: ESS 47, 101 and 149; and, Exercise Studies 1-43A or 1-43B or 1-43E.
Training to teach muscular strength, muscular endurance, and flexibility classes. Skills and knowledge are applied to the use of free weights, machines, stability balls, bands, gravity, or other resistive equipment. Focus on isolated muscular contraction and extension.

180. Practicum in Athletic Coaching
(3) Ferrer
Prerequisites: consent of instructor; open only to Exercise & Sport Studies Athletic Coaching minors.
Required for Physical Education minors in the athletic coaching track. Conducting activity classes or coaching athletic teams, under supervision of an experienced instructor or coach.

181. Practicum in Fitness Instruction - Group Training
(3) Jamieson
Prerequisite: ESS 175A.
Final preparation for students pursuing a fitness instruction minor with a group fitness emphasis. Students are involved in supervised internships at clubs, exercise facilities, high schools, and colleges.

182. Practicum in Exercise and Health Science
(3) Gilbert
Prerequisites: ESS 101 and 101L.
Examination of theoretical knowledge and information applied to the field of health promotion and disease prevention. Introduction to applied techniques and procedures involved in health and fitness testing.

184. Practicum in Fitness Instruction - Personal Training
(3) Jamieson
Prerequisite: ESS 176.
Final preparation for Fitness Instruction Minors pursuing a Personal Training emphasis.

185. Introduction to Teaching in Exercise Science, Physical Education, and Sports
(1-4) Staff
Prerequisites: upper-division standing; consent of instructor.
Students must have completed 84 undergraduate units, have completed the selected class with a B or better, and have the consent of the instructor.
Under the direction of selected instructors, students assist in teaching a course in which the student has received a B grade or better. Activities determined by the instructor and may include leading discussions, labs, and research or grading assignments.

193. Internship in Exercise Science, Physical Education, and Sport
(1-4) Schroeder
Prerequisites: upper-division standing; consent of instructor.
Students must have completed 84 undergraduate units, have a 3.0 GPA for each of the preceding quarters, and be enrolled in one of the Exercise Studies minors. May be repeated for credit to a maximum of 8 units. Pass/No pass grading.
Designed to provide students in the minor with practical experience by working under expert supervision in the field. Internships may be completed in public or private agencies whose focus is exercise, physical education, or sport.

199. Independent Studies in Exercise Science, Physical Education, and Sport
(1-4) Schroeder
Prerequisites: upper-division standing; consent of instructor; completion of 2 upper-division courses in Exercise Studies.
Students must have completed 84 undergraduate units, have a 3.0 GPA for each of the preceding quarters, and be enrolled in one of the Exercise Studies minors. Letter grade only. Course may be repeated for credit to a maximum of 10 units. Students are limited to 5 units per quarter and 30 units total in all 98/99/185/193/198/199/199AA-ZZ courses combined.
Provides an opportunity for students in the minor to pursue a particular area of interest under the guidance of a selected faculty member. Course culminates in a report summarizing the inquiry.

Graduate Course 

The above course listings are for general information purposes only and are subject to change.The official version of approved UCSB curricula and course information can be found in the printed version of the UCSB General Catalog. An online version of the UCSB General Catalog containing more detailed information may be viewed at www.catalog.ucsb.edu.

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