Practical experienceThe second largest major in the Sciences at the University of San Francisco, the Exercise and Sport Science Department is involved in numerous student assisted research, teaching, and service projects that focus on "creative solutions to healthy living." Our faculty has received numerous grants from both federal and corporate sectors and has published widely and extensively. Very active in the local Bay Area community, we also travel the world presenting our findings at academic conferences, industry workshops, corporate retreats, and professional settings.
Course descriptionThe Exercise and Sport Science Major requires completion of a minimum of 52 units.
Students enrolled in the ESS program will have the option of receiving a B.A. or B.S.degree, depending on the courses completed. Students who have a specific purpose for the B.S. degree (e.g., Physical Therapy graduate school), should consult with an ESS advisor for more detailed information.
All classes taken for the Exercise and Sport Science major or minor, including courses taken outside of the ESS Department (e.g., Biology, Chemistry), require a minimum grade of C- in order to graduate. If the minimum C- grade is not achieved and the course is a prerequisite for a higher-level course, the student may not register for the higher-level course until the prerequisite course is repeated and a C- minimum grade is achieved.
Course Requirements - B.A.
The Bachelor of Arts degree in ESS requires 52 units as follows:
Required Lower Division ESS Courses (24 units)
ESS - 100 Motor Skill Performance and Analysis
ESS - 120 Foundations of Exercise and Sport Science
ESS - 200 Statistics
ESS - 220 Motor Development
BIOL - 113 Human Anatomy
BIOL - 114 Laboratory in Human Anatomy
BIOL - 115 Survey of Human Physiology
BIOL - 116 Laboratory in Survey of Human Physiology
Note: Students who have no Chemistry knowledge should take Pre-Chemistry before 0121-115.
Required Upper Division Courses (16 units)
ESS - 300 Kinesiology
ESS - 310 Exercise Physiology
ESS - 315 Exercise Psychology
ESS - 320 Motor Learning
Elective Upper Division ESS Courses (12 units)
ESS - 240 Interdisciplinary Study of Human Aging
ESS - 325 Exercise and Disease Prevention
ESS - 330 Exercise and Health Promotion
ESS - 340 Neuroscience
ESS - 350 Biomechanics
ESS - 354 Exercise Program Design
ESS - 356 Movement for Special Groups
ESS - 358 Clinical Exercise Testing
ESS - 362 Sport, Culture and Society
ESS - 364 Curriculum and Instruction: Elementary School PE
ESS - 366 Curriculum and Instruction: Secondary School PE
ESS - 368 Nutrition for Exercise and Health
ESS - 370 Social Issues in Personal and Community Health
ESS - 372 Substance Abuse Prevention and Treatment