ATHLETIC 1:
Alcohol & Health in College Life
This course centers on alcohol issues from both a health and psychological perspective focusing on college alcohol issues and concerns.
Terms: Spr
| Units: 1
ATHLETIC 2:
Abs and Glutes
Lower body workout to strengthen glutes and thighs, and abdominal training. Fee. (AU)
Terms: Aut, Win, Spr, Sum
| Units: 1
| Repeatable
for credit
Terms: Aut, Win, Spr
| Units: 1
| Repeatable
for credit
ATHLETIC 4C:
Archery Club Team
Restricted to returning members of the specified Club Sports team. All enrollees must complete 21 hours of participation with the team and meet any other team requirements during the quarter. Not a PE class or for beginners. While many teams are open to beginners joining, the credit is offered to returning athletes committed to the team for the year. Students new to a team should register for the course in future quarters once committed as a team member. (AU)
Terms: Aut, Win, Spr
| Units: 1
| Repeatable
for credit
ATHLETIC 8C:
Badminton Club Team
This credit is offered to returning members of the specified Club Sports team. All enrollees must complete 21 hours of participation with the team and meet any other team requirements during the quarter. This is NOT a PE class or credit for beginners. While many teams are open to beginners joining, the credit is offered to returning athletes committed to the team for the year. If you are new to the team, please look to register for the credit in future quarters once you are committed as a team member. (AU)
Terms: Aut, Win, Spr
| Units: 1
| Repeatable
for credit
ATHLETIC 10:
Band, Sports Activity
(AU)
Terms: Aut, Win, Spr
| Units: 1
| Repeatable
for credit
ATHLETIC 12V:
Baseball, Varsity Men
(AU)
Terms: Aut, Win, Spr
| Units: 1-2
| Repeatable
for credit
ATHLETIC 14V:
Basketball, Varsity Men
(AU)
Terms: Aut, Win
| Units: 1-2
| Repeatable
for credit
ATHLETIC 15V:
Basketball, Varsity Women
(AU)
Terms: Aut, Win
| Units: 1-2
| Repeatable
for credit
ATHLETIC 18:
Strengthening the Heart through Compassion
This course is sponsored by Stanford¿s Center for Compassion and Altruism Research and Education (CCARE). The intent is to cultivate self-care, resilience and the strength to make a difference in the world based on a systematic approach to compassion meditation practices. Meditation, group discussions, real world applications and current research will be explored.
Terms: Spr
| Units: 1
ATHLETIC 20M:
Capoeira Club
Terms: Aut, Win, Spr
| Units: 1
| Repeatable
for credit
ATHLETIC 22C:
Competitive Cheer Club
This credit is offered to returning members of the specified Club Sports team. All enrollees must complete 21 hours of participation with the team and meet any other team requirements during the quarter. This is NOT a PE class or credit for beginners. While many teams are open to beginners joining, the credit is offered to returning athletes committed to the team for the year. If you are new to the team, please look to register for the credit in future quarters once you are committed as a team member.
Terms: Aut, Win
| Units: 1
| Repeatable
for credit
ATHLETIC 23:
Core Training
Exercises to build muscular strength and body core endurance, focusing on balance and stability. Equipment includes stability and medicine balls. Fee. (AU)
Terms: Aut, Win, Spr, Sum
| Units: 1
| Repeatable
for credit
ATHLETIC 25V:
Crew, Varsity Men
(AU)
Terms: Aut, Win, Spr
| Units: 1-2
| Repeatable
for credit
ATHLETIC 26V:
Crew, Varsity Women
(AU)
Terms: Aut, Win, Spr
| Units: 1-2
| Repeatable
for credit
ATHLETIC 27:
Cross Training Fitness
Cross training fitness class will focus on combining different types of exercises to work the body as a whole to develop cardiovascular fitness, strength and power. All fitness levels are welcome. Class sessions will include exercises such as: indoor cycling, plyometrics, rowing, jump rope, circuit training, and various other exercises.
Terms: Aut
| Units: 1
| Repeatable
2 times
(up to 2 units total)
ATHLETIC 28V:
Cross Country, Varsity Men
(AU)
Terms: Aut
| Units: 1-2
| Repeatable
for credit
ATHLETIC 29V:
Cross Country, Varsity Women
(AU)
Terms: Aut
| Units: 1-2
| Repeatable
for credit
ATHLETIC 30:
Cycling: Indoor
Get a fantastic cardio workout on our stationary bikes. All levels and abilities welcome. Instructors motivate participants through intervals, hill climbs and coasts for the ultimate workout.
Terms: Spr
| Units: 1
ATHLETIC 31C:
Cycling Club Team
This credit is offered to returning members of the specified Club Sports team. All enrollees must complete 21 hours of participation with the team and meet any other team requirements during the quarter. This is NOT a PE class or credit for beginners. While many teams are open to beginners joining, the credit is offered to returning athletes committed to the team for the year. If you are new to the team, please look to register for the credit in future quarters once you are committed as a team member. (AU)
Terms: Aut, Win, Spr
| Units: 1
| Repeatable
for credit
ATHLETIC 33:
Diving, Springboard
Basic techniques and mechanics of springboard and platform diving. Five basic categories of dives will be introduced: front, back, inward, reverse and twist. Competitive aspects of diving. Fee.
Terms: Aut
| Units: 1
| Repeatable
for credit
ATHLETIC 34V:
Diving, Varsity Men
(AU)
Terms: Aut, Win, Spr
| Units: 1-2
| Repeatable
for credit
ATHLETIC 35V:
Diving, Varsity Women
(AU)
Terms: Aut, Win, Spr
| Units: 1-2
| Repeatable
for credit
ATHLETIC 37C:
Equestrian Club Team
(AU)
Terms: Aut, Win, Spr
| Units: 1
| Repeatable
for credit
Terms: Aut, Win, Spr
| Units: 1
| Repeatable
for credit
ATHLETIC 39:
Fencing: Beginning
The sport of swordmanship develops quick hands, strong legs, and a strategic mind. Footwork, handwork, and bouting. Emphasis is on foil technique. All equipment provided. Fee. (AU)
Terms: Aut, Win
| Units: 1
| Repeatable
for credit
ATHLETIC 40:
Fencing, Intermediate
Continuation of 39; learn advanced footwork and handwork. Strategy and bouting. Introduction to epee and saber. All equipment provided. Prerequisite: 39. Fee. (AU)
Terms: Win, Spr
| Units: 1
| Repeatable
for credit
ATHLETIC 41V:
Fencing, Varsity Men
(AU)
Terms: Aut, Win, Spr
| Units: 1-2
| Repeatable
for credit
ATHLETIC 42V:
Fencing, Varsity Women
(AU) (Milgram)
Terms: Aut, Win, Spr
| Units: 1-2
| Repeatable
for credit
ATHLETIC 43:
Futsal
Futsal is a variant of soccer that is played on a smaller playing surface and mainly played indoors. Soccer greats such as Kaka, Ronaldo, Ronaldinho, Marta and Messi grew up playing Futsal and credit it for developing their incredible skills. Learn quick reflexes, fast thinking and pin-point passing. With five-a-side play and a special low bounce ball, Futsal will improve your game through its intense pace and rapid execution.
Terms: Spr
| Units: 1
| Repeatable
1 times
(up to 1 units total)
ATHLETIC 45:
Field Hockey, Indoor
Learn the game and rule of indoor field hockey
Terms: Win
| Units: 1
| Repeatable
8 times
(up to 8 units total)
ATHLETIC 47V:
Field Hockey, Varsity Women
(AU)
Terms: Aut, Spr
| Units: 1-2
| Repeatable
for credit
ATHLETIC 48V:
Football, Varsity
(AU)
Terms: Aut, Spr
| Units: 1-2
| Repeatable
for credit
ATHLETIC 49:
Golf for Women: Beginning
Fundamentals of the golf swing: putting, chipping and sand play. Golf etiquette and rules. Fee.
Terms: Win
| Units: 1
| Repeatable
for credit
ATHLETIC 51:
Golf: Beginning
Fundamentals of the golf swing; putting, chipping, and sand play. Golf etiquette and rules. Fee. (AU)
Terms: Aut, Win, Spr, Sum
| Units: 1
| Repeatable
for credit
ATHLETIC 52:
Golf: Advanced Beginning
Further development of the golf swing and short game. How to practice. Rules and etiquette. Prerequisite: 51 or golf experience. Fee. (AU)
Terms: Aut, Win, Spr, Sum
| Units: 1
| Repeatable
for credit
ATHLETIC 53:
Golf: Intermediate
Drills and practice on all facets of golf. How to lower scores and manage the game on the course. Prerequisite: 52 or equivalent. Fee. (AU)
Terms: Aut, Win, Spr, Sum
| Units: 1
| Repeatable
for credit
ATHLETIC 54:
Golf: Advanced
Goal is to refine the golf swing and increase power, distance, and accuracy. Course management, mental preparation, visualization techniques. Prerequisites: 53 or experience playing and practicing, and the ability to hit shots with relative accuracy and distance. Fee. (AU)
Terms: Aut, Win, Spr
| Units: 1
| Repeatable
for credit
ATHLETIC 55V:
Golf, Varsity Men
(AU)
Terms: Aut, Win, Spr
| Units: 1-2
| Repeatable
for credit
ATHLETIC 56V:
Golf, Varsity Women
AU
Terms: Aut, Win, Spr
| Units: 1-2
| Repeatable
for credit
ATHLETIC 58:
Gymnastics: Beginning
Fundamental gymnastics movement for men and women, including flexibility and strength exercises taught on the Olympic apparatus including floor, balance beam, bars, and rings. Fee. (AU)
Terms: Aut, Win, Spr
| Units: 1
| Repeatable
for credit
ATHLETIC 59:
Gymnastics: Intermediate
For students who have completed 58 or have a background in gymnastics. Emphasis is on tumbling and somersaulting. Group work and individualized instruction for men and women. Limited apparatus work. Fee. (AU)
Terms: Win, Spr
| Units: 1
| Repeatable
for credit
ATHLETIC 60V:
Gymnastics, Varsity Men
(AU)
Terms: Aut, Win, Spr
| Units: 1-2
| Repeatable
for credit
ATHLETIC 61V:
Gymnastics, Varsity Women
(AU)
Terms: Aut, Win, Spr
| Units: 1-2
| Repeatable
for credit
ATHLETIC 63:
Hip Hop
Funky, jazzy, hip hop dance for fun and cardiovascular fitness. Fee. (AU)
Terms: Aut, Win, Spr, Sum
| Units: 1
| Repeatable
for credit
ATHLETIC 64:
Hockey, Floor
Fast-paced game adapted from ice hockey. Basic passing and shooting, offensive and defensive play, game strategy, team play. All equipment provided, eye guards required. Fee.
Terms: Aut
| Units: 1
| Repeatable
for credit
ATHLETIC 65:
Horsemanship: Beginning Riding
No experience needed. Basic horsemanship and riding at the walk, trot and canter. Fee. (AU)
Terms: Aut, Win, Spr
| Units: 1
| Repeatable
for credit
ATHLETIC 66:
Horsemanship: Advanced Beginning Riding
Horsemanship and horse care; the canter and basic jumping. Prerequisite: 65 or equivalent. Fee. (AU)
Terms: Aut, Win, Spr
| Units: 1
| Repeatable
for credit
ATHLETIC 67:
Horsemanship: Intermediate Riding
Basic veterinary skills and barn management. Riding at all gaits and completing horsemanship patterns (Western) or jumping basic courses (English). Fee. Prerequisite: 66 or equivalent. (AU)
Terms: Aut, Win, Spr
| Units: 1
| Repeatable
for credit
ATHLETIC 68:
Horsemanship: Student Assistant
(Bartsch)
Terms: Aut, Win, Spr
| Units: 1
| Repeatable
for credit
ATHLETIC 7:
Badminton, Beginning/Intermediate
Skills, knowledge, and etiquette including fundamentals such as serving, forehand and backhand shots, drops, and smashes. Score keeping. Strategies for play in singles and doubles. Fee. (AU)
| Units: 1
| Repeatable
for credit
ATHLETIC 70C:
Horse Polo Club Team
This credit is offered to returning members of the specified Club Sports team. All enrollees must complete 21 hours of participation with the team and meet any other team requirements during the quarter. This is NOT a PE class or credit for beginners. While many teams are open to beginners joining, the credit is offered to returning athletes committed to the team for the year. If you are new to the team, please look to register for the credit in future quarters once you are committed as a team member. (AU)
Terms: Aut, Win, Spr
| Units: 1
| Repeatable
for credit
ATHLETIC 72C:
Ice Hockey Club Team
This credit is offered to returning members of the specified Club Sports team. All enrollees must complete 21 hours of participation with the team and meet any other team requirements during the quarter. This is NOT a PE class or credit for beginners. While many teams are open to beginners joining, the credit is offered to returning athletes committed to the team for the year. If you are new to the team, please look to register for the credit in future quarters once you are committed as a team member. Men (AU)
Terms: Aut, Win
| Units: 1
| Repeatable
for credit
ATHLETIC 73M:
JKA Shotokan Karate
Terms: Aut, Win, Spr
| Units: 1
| Repeatable
for credit
ATHLETIC 74C:
Judo Club Team
This credit is offered to returning members of the specified Club Sports team. All enrollees must complete 21 hours of participation with the team and meet any other team requirements during the quarter. This is NOT a PE class or credit for beginners. While many teams are open to beginners joining, the credit is offered to returning athletes committed to the team for the year. If you are new to the team, please look to register for the credit in future quarters once you are committed as a team member. (AU)
Terms: Aut, Win, Spr
| Units: 1
| Repeatable
for credit
ATHLETIC 75M:
Jujitsu Self Defense
Terms: Aut, Win, Spr
| Units: 1
| Repeatable
for credit
ATHLETIC 76:
Kickboxing
High intensity cardio workout incorporating kicks, punches, and elbow/knee and other combinations inspired by martial arts and boxing. Fee. (AU)
Terms: Aut, Win, Spr, Sum
| Units: 1
| Repeatable
for credit
ATHLETIC 77C:
Lacrosse Club Team (Men)
This credit is offered to returning members of the specified Club Sports team. All enrollees must complete 21 hours of participation with the team and meet any other team requirements during the quarter. This is NOT a PE class or credit for beginners. While many teams are open to beginners joining, the credit is offered to returning athletes committed to the team for the year. If you are new to the team, please look to register for the credit in future quarters once you are committed as a team member. (AU)
Terms: Aut, Win, Spr
| Units: 1
| Repeatable
for credit
ATHLETIC 78M:
Kenpo Karate
Terms: Aut, Win, Spr
| Units: 1
| Repeatable
for credit
ATHLETIC 78V:
Lacrosse, Varsity Women
(AU)
Terms: Aut, Win, Spr
| Units: 1-2
| Repeatable
for credit
ATHLETIC 80:
Lifeguard Training
Priority to those wanting to guard at Stanford during the year. Lifeguard characteristics and responsibilities, recognition of hazards and emergencies, patron and facility surveillance, interaction with the public, rescue skills. Community first aid and CPR for the professional rescuer. Fee. Prerequisite: pass swim test (swimmer/advanced swimmer level).
Terms: Spr
| Units: 2
Terms: Aut, Win, Spr
| Units: 1
| Repeatable
for credit
ATHLETIC 82:
Manager: Athletic Team
For student managers of intercollegiate teams. Prerequisite: consent of respective varsity team head coach. (AU)
Terms: Aut, Win, Spr
| Units: 1
| Repeatable
for credit
Instructors: ;
Amerkhanian, C. (PI);
Bokker, A. (PI);
Borrelli, J. (PI);
Dawkins, J. (PI);
Dunning, J. (PI);
Farooq, Y. (PI);
Floreal, E. (PI);
Forood, L. (PI);
Glielmi, T. (PI);
Harbaugh, J. (PI);
Irvine, L. (PI);
Kenney, S. (PI);
Kosty, J. (PI);
Marquess, M. (PI);
Maurer, L. (PI);
O'Connor, C. (PI);
Olson, H. (PI);
Posthumus, L. (PI);
Ratcliffe, P. (PI);
Ray, C. (PI);
Rittman, J. (PI);
Schavone, R. (PI);
Shaw, D. (PI);
Simon, B. (PI);
Smyth, K. (PI);
Talbott, M. (PI);
Tanner, J. (PI);
VanDerveer, T. (PI);
Vandemoer, J. (PI);
Vargas, J. (PI);
Whitlinger, J. (PI)
ATHLETIC 88:
Beginning Rowing for Women
This class is an introduction to the sport of rowing using ergometer machines. The fundamentals of proper form, technique and workouts to develop cardiovascular fitness will be taught. If you are interested in trying out for the Women's Rowing team this is an excellent class to give you the basics.
Terms: Aut
| Units: 1
| Repeatable
2 times
(up to 2 units total)
ATHLETIC 89:
Rowing Ergometer
Introduction to aerobic based training utilizing rowing machines. Rowing, core, flexibility and VO2 expansion training. Fee.
| Units: 1
| Repeatable
for credit
ATHLETIC 90:
Pilates Mat
Balanced sequence of exercises emphasizing grace and balance. Breath work and precision separate Pilates from traditional conditioning methods. Fee. (AU)
Terms: Aut, Win, Spr
| Units: 1
| Repeatable
for credit
ATHLETIC 91C:
Rugby Club Team (Men)
This credit is offered to returning members of the specified Club Sports team. All enrollees must complete 21 hours of participation with the team and meet any other team requirements during the quarter. This is NOT a PE class or credit for beginners. While many teams are open to beginners joining, the credit is offered to returning athletes committed to the team for the year. If you are new to the team, please look to register for the credit in future quarters once you are committed as a team member. (AU)
Terms: Aut, Win, Spr
| Units: 1
| Repeatable
for credit
ATHLETIC 92C:
Rugby Club Team (Women)
(AU)
Terms: Aut, Win, Spr
| Units: 1
| Repeatable
for credit
ATHLETIC 94C:
Running Club
This credit is offered to returning members of the specified Club Sports team. All enrollees must complete 21 hours of participation with the team and meet any other team requirements during the quarter. This is NOT a PE class or credit for beginners. While many teams are open to beginners joining, the credit is offered to returning athletes committed to the team for the year. If you are new to the team, please look to register for the credit in future quarters once you are committed as a team member. (AU)
Terms: Aut, Win, Spr
| Units: 1
| Repeatable
for credit
ATHLETIC 98:
Sailing, Beginning
Skills, theory, and techniques to enable beginners to sail with confidence in small centerboard boats. Fee. (AU)
Terms: Aut, Spr
| Units: 1
| Repeatable
for credit
ATHLETIC 99:
Sailing, Advanced Beginning
Continuation of ATHLETIC 98. For those with some sailing experience but not yet ready for intermediate sailing. Fee. May be repeated for credit. Prerequisites: ATHLETIC 98 or consent of instructor.
Terms: Aut, Spr
| Units: 1
| Repeatable
for credit
ATHLETIC 100:
Sailing, Intermediate
Refine skills. Introduction to racing. Prerequisite: ATHLETIC 99 or consent of instructor. Fee. (AU)
Terms: Aut, Spr
| Units: 1
| Repeatable
for credit
ATHLETIC 104V:
Sailing, Varsity Men
(AU)
Terms: Aut, Win, Spr
| Units: 1-2
| Repeatable
for credit
ATHLETIC 105V:
Sailing, Varsity Women
(AU)
Terms: Aut, Win, Spr
| Units: 1-2
| Repeatable
for credit
ATHLETIC 107C:
Ski Club Team
This credit is offered to returning members of the specified Club Sports team. All enrollees must complete 21 hours of participation with the team and meet any other team requirements during the quarter. This is NOT a PE class or credit for beginners. While many teams are open to beginners joining, the credit is offered to returning athletes committed to the team for the year. If you are new to the team, please look to register for the credit in future quarters once you are committed as a team member. (AU)
Terms: Win
| Units: 1
| Repeatable
for credit
ATHLETIC 109:
Social Dance, Beginning
Introduction to partner dancing. Steps, styling, and rhythms in popular social dances. No experience or partner necessary. Fee. (AU)nFall quarter: Foxtrot, Tango, Cha-Cha, and Salsa will be covered. Winter quarter: Waltz, Viennese Waltz, Rumba, and Hustle will be covered. Spring quarter: Foxtrot, Tango, Samba, and Night Club 2-Step will be covered.
Terms: Aut, Win, Spr
| Units: 1
| Repeatable
for credit
ATHLETIC 112:
Soccer: Intermediate/Advanced
For the player with club or high school experience. Small group offensive and defensive tactics. Drills and small-sided games. Fee.
Terms: Spr
| Units: 1
| Repeatable
for credit
ATHLETIC 113:
Soccer: Indoor, Beginning/Intermediate
For those with little or no playing experience. Skills, rules, small sided games. Fee. (AU)
Terms: Win
| Units: 1
| Repeatable
for credit
ATHLETIC 114:
Soccer, Indoor: Intermediate/Advanced
Smaller ball and playing area. Emphasis is on individual ball skills through small sided games. Fee. (AU)
Terms: Win
| Units: 1
| Repeatable
for credit
ATHLETIC 115:
Soccer: Advanced for Men
Techniques under pressure; small group and team tactics. Fitness for the soccer player. Prerequisites: consent of instructor, tryouts. Fee. (AU)
Terms: Win
| Units: 1
| Repeatable
for credit
ATHLETIC 116:
Soccer: Advanced for Women
Techniques under pressure; small group and team tactics. Fitness for the soccer player. Prerequisites: consent of instructor, tryouts. Fee. (AU)
Terms: Win
| Units: 1
| Repeatable
for credit
ATHLETIC 118V:
Soccer, Varsity Men
(AU)
Terms: Aut, Spr
| Units: 1-2
| Repeatable
for credit
ATHLETIC 119V:
Soccer, Varsity Women
(AU)
Terms: Aut, Spr
| Units: 1-2
| Repeatable
for credit
ATHLETIC 121V:
Softball, Varsity Women
(AU)
Terms: Aut, Win, Spr
| Units: 1-2
| Repeatable
for credit
ATHLETIC 122:
Spin Bike Cross Training
Aerobic based expansion utilizing spin bikes. Emphasis on volume work rather than anaerobic training. Heart rate monitoring, core, flexibility and nutrition information for more efficient fueling. Fee.
Terms: Win
| Units: 1
| Repeatable
for credit
ATHLETIC 123:
Squash, Beginning/Intermediate
Techniques, rules and practice matches. Racquets, balls, and eye guards provided. Limited enrollment. Fee.
Terms: Aut, Win, Spr
| Units: 1
| Repeatable
for credit
ATHLETIC 124SI:
Sport and Disability
This class will provide an introduction to both the practical and theoretical sides of adaptive athletics. Students will gain an understanding of various adaptive sports, the social situation surrounding disabled athletes, and the concerns and issues that are specific to adaptive athletics. Students will also have the opportunity to volunteer for an adaptive recreation program in the community, watch a the documentary "Murderball", and participate in a hands-on wheelchair basketball sports clinic.
Terms: Spr
| Units: 1
ATHLETIC 125C:
Squash Club Team (Men)
(AU)
Terms: Aut, Win, Spr
| Units: 1
| Repeatable
for credit
ATHLETIC 126V:
Squash, Varsity Women
(AU)
Terms: Aut, Win, Spr
| Units: 1-2
| Repeatable
for credit
ATHLETIC 128:
Swimming: Overcome Fear of Water
Overcome fear and discomfort in water. Learn to be comfortable and in control in both shallow and deep water. Feel balanced in water. Learn how water works and how your body works in water. If time permits, introduction to front crawl.
Terms: Aut, Spr
| Units: 1
| Repeatable
2 times
(up to 2 units total)
ATHLETIC 129:
Swimming: Beginning
For non-swimmers or those who can swim about 10 yards but are not comfortable in deep water. Safety skills, front crawl, and back stroke. Additional strokes introduced as ability warrants. Fee. (AU)
Terms: Aut, Spr, Sum
| Units: 1
| Repeatable
for credit
ATHLETIC 130:
Swimming: Advanced Beginning
For those with limited swimming and safety skills. Safety skills, crawl, and elementary backstroke or back crawl. Introduction to sidestroke and breaststroke. Increase time and distance of swim. Prerequisite: ability to swim 25-50 yards on front and back. Fee. (AU)
Terms: Aut, Win, Spr, Sum
| Units: 1
| Repeatable
for credit
ATHLETIC 131:
Swimming: Intermediate
Crawl, elementary backstroke, backstroke, and sidestroke. Safety skill work as needed. Introduction to or review of breaststroke. Open turns. Introduction to butterfly, flip turn, and conditioning. Prerequisites: crawl, elementary backstroke, backstroke; some sidestroke and breaststroke; ability to swim approximately 100-200 yards continuously by mixing strokes. Fee. (AU)
Terms: Aut, Win, Spr, Sum
| Units: 1
| Repeatable
for credit
ATHLETIC 132:
Swimming: Advanced
Review and refine all basic strokes and safety skills. Introduction to or review of butterfly and flip turn. Stroke drills and information on conditioning and designing individual workouts. Prerequisite: average to good strokes; ability to swim approximately 400-500 yards continuously. Fee. (AU)
Terms: Aut
| Units: 1
| Repeatable
for credit
ATHLETIC 133:
Swim Conditioning
Improve cardio-respiratory endurance through directed swimming workouts. Technique corrections as needed. Prerequisite: advanced swimmer. Fee. (AU)
Terms: Aut, Win, Spr
| Units: 1
| Repeatable
for credit
ATHLETIC 134:
Synchronized Swimming, Beginning
Basic skills and techniques. Prerequisite: intermediate to advanced swimming skills. Fee. (AU)
Terms: Aut, Spr
| Units: 1
| Repeatable
for credit
ATHLETIC 135V:
Swimming, Synchronized: Varsity
(AU)
Terms: Aut, Win, Spr
| Units: 1-2
| Repeatable
for credit
ATHLETIC 136V:
Swimming, Varsity Men
(AU)
Terms: Aut, Win, Spr
| Units: 1-2
| Repeatable
for credit
ATHLETIC 137V:
Swimming, Varsity Women
(AU)
Terms: Aut, Win, Spr
| Units: 1-2
| Repeatable
for credit
ATHLETIC 138:
Table Tennis: Intermediate/Advanced
This class is intended for players who have experience playing table-tennis including those who have taken the beginning table-tennis class. Students should have prior experience in countering, looping, chopping, and serving.
Terms: Spr
| Units: 1
| Repeatable
1 times
(up to 1 units total)
ATHLETIC 139:
Table Tennis
Basic counters, topspins, and chops with both the forehand and backhand. Serve and return, emphasizing game situations and match play. All equipment provided. Fee.
Terms: Aut, Win
| Units: 1
| Repeatable
for credit
ATHLETIC 140:
Taiji Quan (Tai Chi)
Taiji Quan (Tai Chi) is a Chinese martial arts system of slow meditative physical exercise designed for relaxation, balance and health. All levels are welcome.
Terms: Aut, Win, Spr
| Units: 1
| Repeatable
2 times
(up to 1 units total)
ATHLETIC 141C:
Tae Kwon Do Club
(AU)
Terms: Aut, Win, Spr
| Units: 1
| Repeatable
for credit
ATHLETIC 144:
Tennis: Beginning
Forehand, backhand, serve, and net play; rules and scoring. (AU)
Terms: Aut, Win, Spr, Sum
| Units: 1
| Repeatable
for credit
ATHLETIC 145:
Tennis: Low Intermediate
Fundamental strokes and their use in a game situation. Prerequisites: 144, or knowledge of rules and scoring and average ability in fundamental strokes but limited playing experience. Fee. (AU)
Terms: Aut, Win, Spr, Sum
| Units: 1
| Repeatable
for credit
ATHLETIC 146:
Tennis: Intermediate
Fundamental stroke review. Singles and doubles tactics. Prerequisites:145 or average ability in fundamental strokes, and regular playing experience; NTRP rating of 3.0 or equivalent. (AU)
Terms: Aut, Win, Spr, Sum
| Units: 1
| Repeatable
for credit
ATHLETIC 147:
Tennis: Advanced
Drills emphasize footwork, serve and return, approach shots, volleys, lobs, and overheads. Strategy for competition in singles and doubles. Prerequisites: above average stroking and game playing ability; NTRP rating above 4.0 or equivalent. (AU)
Terms: Aut, Win, Spr, Sum
| Units: 1
| Repeatable
for credit
ATHLETIC 148V:
Tennis, Varsity Men
(AU)
Terms: Aut, Win, Spr
| Units: 1-2
| Repeatable
for credit
ATHLETIC 149V:
Tennis, Varsity Women
(AU)
Terms: Aut, Win, Spr
| Units: 1-2
| Repeatable
for credit
ATHLETIC 151:
Total Body Workout
For all fitness levels; tone and strengthen the entire body. Different equipment used to target all major muscle groups. (AU)
Terms: Aut, Win, Spr, Sum
| Units: 1
| Repeatable
for credit
ATHLETIC 153V:
Track and Field, Varsity Men
(AU)
Terms: Aut, Win, Spr
| Units: 1-2
| Repeatable
for credit
ATHLETIC 154V:
Track and Field, Varsity Women
(AU)
Terms: Aut, Win, Spr
| Units: 1-2
| Repeatable
for credit
ATHLETIC 156C:
Triathlon Club Team
This credit is offered to returning members of the specified Club Sports team. All enrollees must complete 21 hours of participation with the team and meet any other team requirements during the quarter. This is NOT a PE class or credit for beginners. While many teams are open to beginners joining, the credit is offered to returning athletes committed to the team for the year. If you are new to the team, please look to register for the credit in future quarters once you are committed as a team member. (AU)
Terms: Aut, Win, Spr
| Units: 1
| Repeatable
for credit
ATHLETIC 158C:
Ultimate Frisbee Club Team (Men)
This credit is offered to returning members of the specified Club Sports team. All enrollees must complete 21 hours of participation with the team and meet any other team requirements during the quarter. This is NOT a PE class or credit for beginners. While many teams are open to beginners joining, the credit is offered to returning athletes committed to the team for the year. If you are new to the team, please look to register for the credit in future quarters once you are committed as a team member. (AU)
Terms: Aut, Win, Spr
| Units: 1
| Repeatable
for credit
ATHLETIC 159C:
Ultimate Frisbee Club Team (Women)
This credit is offered to returning members of the specified Club Sports team. All enrollees must complete 21 hours of participation with the team and meet any other team requirements during the quarter. This is NOT a PE class or credit for beginners. While many teams are open to beginners joining, the credit is offered to returning athletes committed to the team for the year. If you are new to the team, please look to register for the credit in future quarters once you are committed as a team member. (AU) (Staff)
Terms: Aut, Win, Spr
| Units: 1
| Repeatable
for credit
ATHLETIC 164:
Volleyball: Intermediate Sand
Further development of skills and rules. Strategy in two- and four-person sand volleyball. Fee. (AU)
Terms: Aut, Spr
| Units: 1
| Repeatable
for credit
ATHLETIC 165:
Volleyball: Advanced Sand
Refine and improve skills and game playing strategy in two- and four-person sand volleyball. Must have strong skills and general knowledge of team concepts. Prerequisiste: 164 or consent of the instructor. Fee. (AU)
Terms: Aut, Spr
| Units: 1
| Repeatable
for credit
ATHLETIC 166V:
Volleyball, Varsity Men
(AU)
Terms: Aut, Win, Spr
| Units: 1-2
| Repeatable
for credit
ATHLETIC 167V:
Volleyball, Varsity Women
(AU)
Terms: Aut, Win, Spr
| Units: 1-2
| Repeatable
for credit
ATHLETIC 169:
Water Polo: Beginning
Introduction to basic skills and game play. For those who have never played or have had limited experience. Fee. (AU)
Terms: Spr
| Units: 1
| Repeatable
for credit
ATHLETIC 170:
Water Polo: Intermediate/Advanced
Further work on skills. Game strategies. Fee. (AU)
Terms: Aut, Spr
| Units: 1
| Repeatable
for credit
ATHLETIC 171V:
Water Polo, Varsity Men
(AU)
Terms: Aut, Win, Spr
| Units: 1-2
| Repeatable
for credit
ATHLETIC 172V:
Water Polo, Varsity Women
(AU)
Terms: Aut, Win, Spr
| Units: 1-2
| Repeatable
for credit
ATHLETIC 174:
Weight Training: Beginning
Improve fitness level through progressive resistance exercises using machines and free weights. Individualized weight training programs once basic exercises are learned. Stretching program. Basics of exercise physiology. Fee. (AU)
Terms: Aut, Spr
| Units: 1
| Repeatable
for credit
ATHLETIC 176:
Weight Training for Women
All levels welcome, but designed for the beginner. Techniques and equipment for weight training. Emphasis is on stretching, proper form and progressions, and injury prevention. The basics of the physiology of strength training and planning individual programs. Fee. (AU)
Terms: Aut
| Units: 1
| Repeatable
for credit
ATHLETIC 177:
Circuit Aerobic Weight Training
A full-body conditioning workout with weight lifting and aerobic components. Weight training equipment organized into a circuit to maximize workout intensity in a short amount of time. Fee. (AU)
Terms: Aut, Win, Spr
| Units: 1
| Repeatable
for credit
ATHLETIC 178M:
Wing Chun Kung Fu
Terms: Aut, Win, Spr
| Units: 1
| Repeatable
for credit
ATHLETIC 179:
Wrestling and Introduction to Mixed Martial Arts (MMA)
While primarily focusing on the basic techniques of collegiate wrestling, some non-striking forms of MMA, such as Brazilian jiu-jitsu and submission grappling, will be covered throughout the quarter.
Terms: Spr
| Units: 1
| Repeatable
for credit
ATHLETIC 180V:
Wrestling, Varsity
(AU)
Terms: Aut, Win, Spr
| Units: 1-2
| Repeatable
for credit
Terms: Aut, Win, Spr
| Units: 1
| Repeatable
for credit
ATHLETIC 182:
Yoga
Mind, body, and spirit meet in yoga. Increase flexibility and restore health to the body. Fee. (AU)
Terms: Aut, Win, Spr, Sum
| Units: 1
| Repeatable
for credit
ATHLETIC 184:
Yoga/Pilates Fusion
Combination of power and restorative yoga with strength building Pilates exercises. Fee.
Terms: Aut, Win, Spr, Sum
| Units: 1
| Repeatable
for credit
ATHLETIC 186:
Zumba
Zumba combines Latin rhythms with cardiovascular exercise to create an aerobic routine. Interval and resistance training to maximize caloric output, fat burning, and total body toning. (AU)
Terms: Aut, Win, Spr, Sum
| Units: 1
| Repeatable
8 times
(up to 8 units total)
ATHLETIC 187:
Analysis of Human Movement
Overview of skeletal and muscular anatomy. The mechanical principles of movement as related to efficient performance in aquatics, dance, and sports.
Terms: Win
| Units: 2-4
ATHLETIC 189:
Business Practices in Sport
Planning and management of intercollegiate sports and recreation. Elements of business contracts, finance, facility development, legal issues, risk management, human resources, security, and operations and event management. How an athletic and recreation department is organized. Career opportunities in sports and recreation administration.
Terms: Spr
| Units: 2
ATHLETIC 190:
Introduction to Nutrition
How to optimize nutrition for health and performance. Topics include macronutrients, fad diets, sugar addiction, low-calorie sweeteners, caloric restriction, disease prevention, and nutrition.
Terms: Aut, Spr, Sum
| Units: 1-2
ATHLETIC 193:
Lifestyle Fitness Challenge
Lifestyle Fitness Challenge is a fun and engaging class. The students participate in a variety of exercises that include a focus on cardiovascular fitness, muscular strength and flexibility. They learn simple and easy ways to incorporate fun exercise into their weekly routines. Through presentations that cover everything from dealing with stress to back stretches, students learn more about their overall health, gaining a greater awareness about themselves and their bodies. The positive effects of this class definitely go beyond the experience that students have in the classroom and lead to lifelong changes for better health.
| Units: 2
ATHLETIC 195:
Mind, Body, Spirit
Spiritual features of everyday life primarily from a psychological perspective with a focus on health. Topics include cultivating gratitude, forgiveness, life purpose, and kindness; mind/body/spirit solutions to everday problems. Meditation and other stress management practices.
Terms: Spr
| Units: 2
ATHLETIC 196:
HAPPINESS
Guided practice in research proven methods of creating more happiness in your life. Simple strategies for finding the good, becoming more peaceful, improving relationships and appreciating yourself.
Terms: Aut, Spr
| Units: 1
ATHLETIC 197:
Sport Psychology
Basic theories in psychology which have the greatest influence on sport performance. Motivation, anxiety reduction, personality and self esteem, motor learning theories and sociological aspects and their influence on performance and learning.
Terms: Spr
| Units: 2
ATHLETIC 405:
Outdoor Leadership
Skills needed to lead basic multi-day backpacking trips. Classroom sessions and wilderness trips. Topics include group dynamics and leadership, technical skills, and wilderness first aid. Class may require work over several quarters. See http://www.stanford.edu/group/spot/training/. (FORMERLY ATH 84)
Terms: Aut, Win, Spr
| Units: 1
ATHLETIC 406:
Outdoor Leadership Practicum
Wilderness field portion of ATH 405 Outdoor Leadership. Skills needed to lead basic multi-day backpacking trips. nnSee http://www.stanford.edu/group/spot/training/. You may contact SPOT with specific questions. PREREQ ATH 405 (Formerly ATH 84)
Terms: Aut, Win, Spr
| Units: 1
| Repeatable
2 times
(up to 2 units total)
ATHLETIC 44:
Fitness for Life
For improving overall fitness level. Workouts include brief periods of high intensity exercise interspersed with lower intensity exercise or rest. Short duration agility runs, weight lifting, and cardiovascular improvement. Proper stretching techniques, warm-ups, cool-downs, and monitoring heart rate. Fee. (AU)
| Units: 1
| Repeatable
for credit
ATHLETIC 46:
Field Hockey, Intermediate
For those with prior experience. Techniques, skills, and strategy. Scrimmages and game-like scenarios. Fee. (AU)
| Units: 1
| Repeatable
for credit
ATHLETIC 495:
Outdoor Education: Assistant Instructor
Formerly ATH 83
Terms: Aut, Win, Spr
| Units: 1-2
| Repeatable
2 times
(up to 2 units total)
ATHLETIC 510:
Wilderness First Aid
Wilderness First Aid (WFA) is a basic introduction to backcountry and emergency medicine. Topics covered include patient assessment, addressing life threats, shock, spine safety, musculoskeletal injuries, medical emergencies, environmental emergencies, and more. Each weekly class there will be short lectures and practical sessions. A 3-year certification card is provided by Stanford Wilderness Medicine (SWiM) upon successful completion of the course. Prerequisite: Proof of CPR Certification (If you are not yet CPR certified, you can find a class at wildernessmed.stanford.edu).
Terms: Aut, Win, Spr
| Units: 2
ATHLETIC 530:
Climbing Wall Instructor
The Professional Climbing Instructor's Association (PCIA) Climbing Wall Instructor (CWI) Course provides instructors with an in depth and standardized understanding of the skills essential to teaching climbing in an indoor setting. Emphasis on the importance of teaching technically accurate information & sound fundamental skills. (Formerly ATH 21)
Terms: Aut, Win, Spr
| Units: 1
ATHLETIC 86:
Racquetball Fundamentals
An introduction to the fundamentals of racquetball.
| Units: 1
ATHLETIC 95:
Running at Stanford
Develop a training plan to meet your running goals. Proper form, warm ups, cool downs. Middle distance and distance workouts to meet your running goals.
| Units: 1
| Repeatable
for credit
ATHLETIC 162:
Volleyball
Drills to improve skills and game playing strategy. As ability indicates, more emphasis on team play and strategy. Fee. (AU)
| Units: 1
| Repeatable
for credit
ATHLETIC 331:
Rock Climbing 1 - Introduction to Rock Climbing
Learn the basics of rock climbing, safety and equipment.
| Units: 1
| Repeatable
3 times
(up to 1 units total)
ATHLETIC 332:
Rock Climbing 2
Rock Climbing 2 - Intermediate Climbing Technique. Are you interested in boosting your climbing? This course is designed to instruct students in efficient climbing movement techniques for various terrain, introduce basic training principles for improving your climbing, and reinforce best saftey practices for climbing and bouldering, This is a great course for individuals getting back into climbing and those continuing their climbing education. Join us! Prerequisite: Current Belay Certification at the Stanford Climbing Wall.
| Units: 1
ATHLETIC 340:
Rock Climbing: Strength and Conditioning
For experienced climbers to improve climbing skills and overall fitness through rock climbing exercises that center on focus, endurance, power-endurance, and power. Prerequisite: intermediate climbing class or equivalent or consent of instructor. Fee. (AU)
| Units: 1
| Repeatable
for credit
ATHLETIC 342:
Rock Climbing Route Setting
This class will introduce the route setting for rock climbing
| Units: 1
| Repeatable
2 times
(up to 11 units total)
ATHLETIC 347:
Aerial Fabrics 1
Recreate Cirque du soleil acrobatics at a Climbing Wall aerial fabrics class
| Units: 1
ATHLETIC 535:
PCIA Base-site Manager Instructor Course
This course will cover an understanding of the needed skills for teaching climbing in an outdoor setting. It will address fundamental climbing skills and an approach of how to teach this to others. Upon successful completion of all course components participants are considered PCIA Assistant Instructors.
| Units: 1
