THE MINOR
Advisers: Barbara Brehm-Curtis, James H. Johnson
The Department of Exercise & Sport Studies minor is designed to provide students with a comprehensive introduction to exercise and sport studies. This course of study would be useful for students with an interest in exercise and sport and for those considering graduate study and/or a career in exercise science; community, worksite, or other fitness programs; and the health sciences such as physical therapy and medicine.
Requirements
Six courses including 100 and either 210 or 215. The other courses (16 credits) may be selected from ESS departmental offerings (check the Smith College course catalogue for all current course offerings).
- ESS 100 Introduction to Exercise & Sport Studies (4 cr)
- ESS 107 Emergency Care (2 cr)
- ESS 110 Introduction to Coaching (4 cr)
- ESS 130 Stress Management (2 cr)
- ESS 150 Nutrition and Health (4 cr)
- ESS 175 Applied Exercise Science (2 cr)
- ESS 200 Sport: In Search of the American Dream (4 cr)
- ESS 210 Kinesiology (4 cr)
- ESS 215 Physiology of Exercise (4 cr)
- ESS 220 Psychology of Sport (4 cr)
- ESS 225 Education through the Physical: Youth Sports (4 cr)
- ESS 230 Body Images & Sport Media (4 cr)
- ESS 336 Seminar in American Education (4 cr)
- ESS 340 Women's Health: Current Topics (4 cr)
- ESS 400 Special Studies (1–4 cr)
Areas of Emphasis & Course Recommendations
- Coaching/Education
ESS 100, 107, 110, 215, 220, 225 & EDC 336 - Exercise Science
ESS 100, 107, 150, 210, 215, 220, 400 - Health
ESS 100, 107, 130, 140, 150, 340 & IDP 208 - Sociocultural Perspectives
ESS 100, 130, 140, 200, 215, 220, 225, 230, 340
In addition, one appropriate course from another department may be substituted with the adviser's permission. A maximum of four performance course credits may be counted toward the minor. Course selection for the minor must be approved by a faculty adviser.
