ATHLETIC 2:
Abs and Glutes
Lower body workout to strengthen glutes and thighs, and abdominal training. Fee. (AU)
Terms: Aut, Win, Spr
| 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 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 14:
Basketball Skills
Although this course is designed for players of intermediate to advance skill level, it is open to anyone hoping to learn more about the game and to improve as a player. Focus will be placed on the fundamentals of basketball with an emphasis on dribbling, passing and shooting. Time will be spent on defensive principles and team concepts will be addressed as the course progresses.
Terms: Aut
| Units: 1
| Repeatable
8 times
(up to 8 units total)
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 16:
Bellydance Fusion
This course will introduce students to the fundamentals of belly dance with a focus on fusion and tribal fusion styles. No dance experience is required for this class; however, it is also suitable for students with previous belly dance training. Over the course of the quarter students will build their technique and learn a full choreography.
| Units: 1
| Repeatable
10 times
(up to 10 units total)
ATHLETIC 18:
Strengthening the Heart through Compassion
Guided practices and simple evidence based strategies to develop self-compassion, experience genuine happiness, reduce stress and negative thoughts, resolve differences with difficult others and take compassionate action that makes a difference in the world. Sponsored by Stanford's Center for Compassion and Altruism Research and Education (CCARE) and following the Stanford Compassion Training program. Each week includes: meditation, group discussion, current research and its real world application.
Terms: Aut, Win
| 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, Win
| 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: Aut, Win, 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: Win
| Units: 1
| Repeatable
1 times
(up to 1 units total)
ATHLETIC 45:
Field Hockey, Indoor
Learn the game and rules of indoor field hockey, prior outdoor field hockey experience required.
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 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, 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: Aut, 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 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 70:
Horsemanship
This course explores the basics of horsemanship and provides the necessary foundation for beginning riding. Topics include, but are not limited to, general horse care, handling techniques, horse health and disease, and stable management. This is an un-mounted course. No experience needed. Fee.
Terms: Aut, Win, Spr
| Units: 1
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: Win, Spr
| Units: 1
| Repeatable
12 times
(up to 12 units total)
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: 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: 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: ;
Acosta, E. (PI);
Alexander, F. (PI);
Amerkhanian, C. (PI);
Barnea, J. (PI);
Bokker, A. (PI);
Borrelli, J. (PI);
Danielson, T. (PI);
Dawkins, J. (PI);
Dunning, J. (PI);
Farooq, Y. (PI);
Forood, L. (PI);
Glielmi, T. (PI);
Gunn, J. (PI);
Knapp, T. (PI);
Kosty, J. (PI);
Lowe, S. (PI);
Marquess, M. (PI);
Meehan, G. (PI);
Miltenberg, C. (PI);
Posthumus, L. (PI);
Ratcliffe, P. (PI);
Ray, C. (PI);
Rittman, J. (PI);
Schavone, R. (PI);
Shaw, D. (PI);
Smyth, K. (PI);
Stotz, D. (PI);
Talbott, M. (PI);
Tanner, J. (PI);
VanDerveer, T. (PI);
Vandemoer, J. (PI);
Vargas, J. (PI);
Walker, A. (PI);
Whitlinger, J. (PI);
Alexander, F. (GP)
ATHLETIC 87:
Learn to Row
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.
Terms: Aut
| Units: 1
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 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 modern ballroom partner dancing. Different sections are offered each quarter. Autumn quarter: Section A: Introduction to Latin social partner dancing. We'll cover steps, styling, technique, and rhythms in the 4 most popular Latin dances: Salsa, Rumba, Cha-Cha, Samba. This class is part of our social dance series. You may take one or more sections in any order. No prior experience or partner necessary. Autumn: Latin dancing-Salsa, Rumba, Cha-Cha, Samba; Winter: Ballroom dancing-Waltz, Foxtrot, Tango, Viennese Waltz; and Spring: Club dancing-Salsa, Night-Club Two Step, Hustle, Swing (Lindy). Winter quarter: Section B: Introduction to Ballroom social partner dancing. We'll cover steps, styling, technique, and rhythms in the 4 most popular Ballroom dances: Waltz, Foxtrot, Tango, Viennese Waltz. This class is part of our social dance series. You may take one or more sections in any order. No prior experience or partner necessary. Autumn: Latin dancing-Salsa, Rumba, Cha-Cha, Samba; Winter: Ballroom dancing-Waltz, Foxtrot, Tango, Viennese Waltz; and Spring: Club dancing-Salsa, Night-Club Two Step, Hustle, Swing (Lindy). Spring Quarter: Section C: Introduction to Club social partner dancing. We'll cover steps, styling, technique, and rhythms in the 4 most popular Club dances: Salsa, Night-Club Two Step, Hustle, Swing (Lindy). This class is part of our social dance series. You may take one or more sections in any order. No prior experience or partner necessary. Autumn: Latin dancing-Salsa, Rumba, Cha-Cha, Samba; Winter: Ballroom dancing-Waltz, Foxtrot, Tango, Viennese Waltz; and Spring: Club dancing-Salsa, Night-Club Two Step, Hustle, Swing (Lindy).
Terms: Aut, Win, 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)
| 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 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 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
Beginner Swim Swim: (*If you can swim across a 25 yard pool using any stroke, you should instead take the Advanced Beginner course.) nnThis class is for those who do not know how to swim yet. nIn this class we will be learning how to:n n -methodically relax in the watern -breathe in an effective, relaxed wayn -float & tread watern -swim 3 different strokes (freestyle, backstroke, breaststroke)n -jump in the water from deckn -use pool equipment (kick boards, pull buoys, fins)n -swim across a 25 yard poolnFee. (AU)
Terms: Aut, Spr, Sum
| Units: 1
| Repeatable
for credit
ATHLETIC 130:
Swimming: Advanced Beginning
Advanced Beginner Swim:nnThis class is for those who can swim across a 25 yard pool using any swim stroke. nIn this class we will be learning how to:n n -breathe in an effective, relaxed wayn -tread watern -jump inn -dive from the edgen -do the 4 competitive swimming strokes (Freestyle, Backstroke, Breastroke & Butterfly)n -use pool equipment (kick boards, pull buoys, hand paddles, fins)n -do flipturnsn -use intervals for conditioningn -evolve to swimming 500-1,000 yardsnn Final week of class: underwater videotaping and review of each individualnFee. (AU)
Terms: Aut, Win, Spr, Sum
| Units: 1
| Repeatable
for credit
ATHLETIC 131:
Swimming: Intermediate
Intermediate Swim:nnThis class is for those who can swim 2-4 times across a 25 yard pool using the freestyle stroke. nnIn this class we will be learning how to:n n -breathe in an effective, relaxed wayn -tread watern -dive from the edge n -do the 4 competitive swimming strokes (Freestyle, Backstroke, Breaststroke & Butterfly)n -use pool equipment (kick boards, pull buoys, hand paddles, fins)n -do flipturnsn -use intervals for conditioningn -evolve to swimming 1,000-1,500 yardsn n Final week of class: underwater videotaping and review of each individualnFee. (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 135:
Aqua Boot Camp
A unique combination of swim conditioning, swim power training and dry land training offered by the staff of the Women's Swimming program. Increase your strength and cardiovascular endurance, in and out of the water. Prerequisites: Ability to tread deep water for 5 minutes and swim at least 50 meters continuously of backstroke, front crawl, & breaststroke. This is not a learn-to-swim class. Fee.
Terms: Spr
| Units: 1
| Repeatable
8 times
(up to 8 units total)
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 2 units total)
ATHLETIC 141C:
Tae Kwon Do 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
| Units: 1
| Repeatable
for credit
ATHLETIC 143C:
Tennis 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
| Units: 1
| Repeatable
for credit
(up to 99 units total)
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 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: Asana Practice
Yoga offers continual opportunities for growth and balance both physical and nnemotional. Challenging yourself with different approaches will help you stay nnfocused and keep your practice creative. In Asana Yoga Practice students will learn solid yoga practices that they can enjoy on their own as well as yoga foundations that they can apply in all types of yoga classes around the world.
Terms: Aut, Win, Spr, Sum
| Units: 1
| Repeatable
for credit
ATHLETIC 183:
Yoga: Advanced Asana
Advanced Asana Practice is for students who already possess a solid foundation in yoga and who want to learn and practice more challenging postures.
Terms: Aut, Win, Spr
| Units: 1
| Repeatable
2 times
(up to 2 units total)
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 188:
The Athlete and Personal Identity Development
This class provides an overview of identity development theory related to religious/spiritual identity development, gender and sexuality identity development, racial and cultural identity development, ethical and moral development, and the development of meaning and purpose. It will explore the ways in which athletic participation affects and contributes to each one of these developmental areas. This course will also examine each of these topics in a larger context by discussing relevant current issues and events in sport.
Terms: Aut
| Units: 1
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. Additional credit is available through a lab section ATH 190L. (not required).
Terms: Aut, Win, Spr
| Units: 2
ATHLETIC 196:
Practice of Happiness
This class is for each student to explore personal happiness thru applying research- based principles to enhance everyday life. The goal of the class is to position happiness as the cornerstone of personal wellness, purpose and fulfillment. Sessions will combine lecture, guided practice, conversation and readings
Terms: Aut, Spr, Sum
| 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 200:
Emotional Intelligence: Tools for Productivity and Flourishing
This class is designed to help high achieving, intellectually competent Stanford students develop their Emotional Intelligence. This class will use lecture, discussion, peer coaching and guided practice to help students assess, understand and utilize their EI strengths and weaknesses. Goals for class are improved stress management and resilience, greater self awareness and enhanced productivity
Terms: Win
| Units: 2
ATHLETIC 201:
Foundations of Wellness-1
This class will explore the basic aspects of wellness related to the management of stress and the development of optimal performance with an emphasis on physical well being. Topics include, diet and nutrition, exercise, sleep, creating behavior change, goal setting and avoiding risky behaviors.
Terms: Aut
| Units: 2
ATHLETIC 202:
Foundations of Wellness-2
This class will explore the basic aspects of wellness related to the management of stress and the creation of optimal performance with an emphasis on psychological well being. Topics include, stress management, enhancing emotional intelligence, creating positive emotion and the creation of happiness.
Terms: Win
| Units: 2
ATHLETIC 320:
Backpacking
Backpacking: Provides students with an overview of skills necessary for backpacking and camping responsibly in the wilderness. Topics covered: clothing and equipment selection, use and repair; Leave No Trace outdoor ethics; nutrition and cooking; hygeine and personal care; navigation; and common wilderness hazards. Recommeded for students new to backpacking interested in personal and group outings, as well as those with previous experience looking to hone skils. No prerequisites.
| Units: 1
| Repeatable
3 times
(up to 3 units total)
ATHLETIC 325:
Winter Backcountry Travel
Introduction to traveling in the backcountry in adverse weather conditions. Topics include cross country touring, snow shoeing, winter camping techniques & shelters, and winter safety considerations including introduction to avalanche safety considerations.
Terms: Win
| Units: 1
| Repeatable
6 times
(up to 6 units total)
ATHLETIC 331:
Rock Climbing 1
Learn the basics of rock climbing, safety and equipment in this introductory class. This is a great foundation for learning knots and having instruction on technique and practice time with instructors. Additional recreational classes (i.e., not-for-credit) are listed at climbing.stanford.edu
Terms: Aut, Win, Spr
| Units: 1
| Repeatable
3 times
(up to 1 units total)
ATHLETIC 332:
Rock Climbing 2
Rock Climbing 2 - Intermediate Climbing Technique is designed to instruct students in efficient climbing movement techniques for various terrain, introduce basic training principles for improving your climbing, and reinforce best safety practices for climbing and bouldering, This is a great course for individuals getting back into climbing and those continuing their climbing education. Prerequisite: Current Belay Certification at the Stanford Climbing Wall.
Terms: Aut, Win, Spr
| Units: 1
ATHLETIC 370:
Introduction to Downhill Skiing/Snowboarding
2 days of discounted ski/snowboard instruction and transportation for Stanford. Participants are bused from Stanford to one of four Tahoe Resorts on 2 different weekends. Enrolled students receive varied level of instruction (beginning to advanced), and have time to practice on the mountain before meeting bus to return home to Stanford. All attendance must be complete to 2 weekends to receive passing credit. Additional course fees vary depend on destination resort (for instruction and transportation); fees collected through registration through powderbound.stanford.edu. Neither lift ticket or equipment rental are included.
Terms: Win
| Units: 1
| Repeatable
2 times
(up to 2 units total)
ATHLETIC 405:
Outdoor Leadership
Outdoor Leadership 1 : Develop leadership skills necessary to lead multi-day backpacking trips for inexperienced participants. Course is taught through a combination of discussions and experiential activities and introduction to theory. Topics include: adventure learning, group dynamics, outdoor risk management, evacuations, faciliation. This course is required for those interested in leading Stanford Pre-Orientation Trips (SPOT), but is also open to interested students with other outdoor leadership goals. (FORMERLY ATH 84). Quarter class options and a spring break option.
Terms: Aut, Win, Spr
| Units: 1
ATHLETIC 406:
Outdoor Leadership Practicum 1
Outdoor Leadership Practicum: 4-day Outdoor Leadership Training Trip. Practice of leadership skills from Athletics 405. Additional technical outdoor skills taught include outdoor equipment selection and fitting, camp set up, minimum impact camping, stove use and repair, backcountry cooking, navigation, and risk management. PREREQ ATH 405 (Formerly ATH 84)
Terms: Aut, Win, Spr
| Units: 1
| Repeatable
2 times
(up to 2 units total)
ATHLETIC 415:
Outdoor Leadership 2
Outdoor Leadership 2: This course will build the logistical and leadership skills needed for the effective design and delivery of mulit-day outdoor trips. Students will learn the fundamentals of: route planning based on group size and skil; backcountry menu development and ration packaging; backcountry risk management and emergency action plans; theory behind evaluation and management of physical, emotional and perceived risk; execution of search, evacuation and emergency procedures; fundamentals of sound judgement and decision making. Prerequisites: completion of Ath. 405 and 406; Wilderness First Aid or Wilderness First Responder (510 or 515).
Terms: Aut, Win, Spr
| Units: 1
ATHLETIC 416:
Outdoor Leadership Practicum 2
Practice of topics covered in Athletics 415. Students will plan and co-lead field outings. Prerequisites: Ath 405, 406, 415. (415 and 416 may be taken simultaneously.)
Terms: Aut, Win, Spr
| Units: 1
| Repeatable
3 times
(up to 3 units total)
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--Assist Instructing Outdoor Education Courses. Instructor Approval and Defined Student Goals/Benchmarks Required Prior to instructing.
Terms: Aut, Win, Spr
| Units: 1
| Repeatable
2 times
(up to 2 units total)
ATHLETIC 510:
Wilderness First Aid
Wilderness First Aid (WFA) is a class that provides 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 short lectures and practical sessions. A 3-year certification card is provided by Stanford Wilderness Medicine (SWiM) upon successful completion of the course.
Terms: Aut, Win, Spr
| Units: 1
ATHLETIC 515:
Wilderness First Responder
Wilderness First Responder (WFR) is an intensive 80 hour class that focuses on basic life support techniques and tools for the outdoor professional working in the wilderness. It covers trauma, environmental and medical issues that arise in a wilderness setting using both lecture and hands-on activity of scenarios and labs for experiential education. Among other things, students will perform solid CPR and BLS skills, make improvised splints, understand basic anatomy and physiology, clean and manage wounds in the back-country, recognize serious back-country trauma injuries, environmental issues, medical issues, triage and know how to handle mass casualty incidents. Wilderness First Responder is a must for outdoor professionals looking to take their first aid skills to the next level, and to be prepared for medical emergencies in the wilderness. WFR certification lasts 3 years upon successful passing of written and practical exams. Course includes AEHS adult, child, and infant CPR certification which is OSHA approved. Contact Antja Thompson, antja@stanford.edu for more information.
Terms: Aut, 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 560:
AIARE Level 1 Avalanche Course
This 3-day course provides a Level 1 Avalanche Certificate through the American Institute for Avalanche Research and Education (AIARE). Through both classroom and field instruction, students will be provided with lessons and exercises that are practically oriented, useful, and applicable in the basic understanding of avalanches. The course describes a framework for decision making and risk management in avalanche terrain. It focuses on identifying the right questions rather than on providing "answers." nnADVISORY: Students should be competent backcountry skiers/snowboarders, i.e., have the ability to travel in the winter environment using the appropriate gear. The course will take place in North Lake Tahoe. Transportation, accommodation, and ski/snowboard gear is not included in course fee.
| Units: 1
| Repeatable
3 times
(up to 3 units total)
ATHLETIC 69:
Leadership: Assertiveness and Creativity
This class will teach leadership techniques for maximizing creativity in a group setting through facilitated interaction with horses. Students will practice increasing personal and situational mind/body awareness, develop an authentic, assertive leadership style, and access creativity in challenging circumstances. No experience needed. Fee.
| Units: 1
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.
| Units: 1
| Repeatable
2 times
(up to 2 units total)
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)
| 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 168C:
Volleyball 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)
| Units: 1
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)
| Units: 1
| Repeatable
for credit
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.
| Units: 2
ATHLETIC 192:
Foundations of Mindful Eating
Foundations of Mindful Eating entails the scientific study and the application of mindfulness and health through contemplative and applied practices. ¿Mindfulness¿ is a way of being engaged in our lives with greater emotional and mental balance. This course involves: 1) Participating in dialogue that cultivates shared mindfulness 2) Apply mindfulness skills to your health and greater well being. These practices aim to develop greater insight, self awareness, and skillful responding. 3) Using mindfulness as way to create collaborative learning. Collaborative learning at its best is shared mindfulness and our abilities to listen deeply, suspend judgment, and speak authentically. When do these, we create the conditions for meaningful, mindful dialogue.
| Units: 2
| Repeatable
4 times
(up to 8 units total)
ATHLETIC 193:
Lifestyle Fitness Challenge
Lifestyle Fitness Challenge (LFC) is a fun, healthy way to reduce stress and build effective lifestyle habits. The class is uniquely designed to cater to each individual student's needs and allows them to focus on areas in their fitness where they want to improve. By encouraging healthy lifestyle habits, including time management, injury prevention and recovery, indoor and outdoor activities, and a variety of structured daily "quick fix" exercises, many of which don't require going to the gym, LFC supports and challenges students to balance their minds and bodies in way that taps into their full potential. Each class session will have a reflective as well as a work-out component, and students will be asked to keep a weekly fitness and lifestyle plan. nnBased on the "MEDS" philosophy: a holistic program that encompasses Mindfulness, Exercise, Diet, and Sleep; this "Fitness Challenge" comprises both the cognitive/reflective and the physical components of lifestyle improvement. Participants will learn exercises for building cardiovascular health and physical strength, using little to no equipment, along with safe stretching techniques that will allow them to keep fit for the rest of their lives. Based on the goals and action plan of each individual, the instructor will help them design an exercise and wellness program that will enable them to engage in a variety of lifestyle changes as they take a deeper look into their personal habits and choices regarding their well-being.
| 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.
| Units: 2
ATHLETIC 333:
Rock Climbing 3
Rock Climbing 3 - This is an advanced intermediate course and learn to lead class. It will focus on improving climbing technical skills including intermediate to advanced climbing technique, and an introduction to sport lead climbing. Students will be introduced to a variety of climbing skills and techniques for improving safety and efficiency while climbing including body positioning, efficient and controlled dynamic movement, proper lead clipping techniques, lead belaying techniques and catching lead falls, cleaning lead anchors and rappelling, and building basic sport climbing anchors from fixed protection. Students should have a minimum of one year prior climbing and top-rope belaying experience and be able to comfortably complete top-roped climbs of at least a 5.10a level of difficulty.
| 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- Static
If you've ever wanted to run away and join the circus, or at least be strong and flexible, this class is a great place to start! Aerial fabrics is a circus art that combines the acrobatics with the artistry of dance and the exhilaration of height. In this class, students will learn basic climbs, locking techniques and static poses. Emphasis will be placed on building confidence with being off the ground, endurance for short sequences of poses with transitions, and best practices. This class is appropriate for students with no experience. Students who are not completely comfortable with every pose, climb and static move are encouraged take this class repeatedly to gain more confidence and strength before moving on to the drops/dynamic class. The end-of-quarter showcase is optional for recreational students, and required for for-credit students. Additional aerial fabric classes are offered not-for-credit (ie, recreationally) through climbing.stanford.edu
| Units: 1
ATHLETIC 348:
Aerial Fabrics 2: Drops + Dynamic Moves
Aerial Fabrics 2: Drops + Dynamic Moves -- Once you have mastered static poses and basic climbs, expand your aerial repertoire with more complex tricks, drops, and climbs. We will learn more difficult moves and dynamic routines. Emphasis will be placed on building strength and flexibility so that drops can be performed spectacularly and safely. The end-of-quarter showcase is optional for rec students and required for for-credit students. Pre-requisites: ability to climb to the top of the fabrics, invert comfortably from the air, and execute both a hip key (from the air) as well as a cross-back straddle. Participation is at instructor's discretion. Additional aerial fabric classes are offered not-for-credit (ie, recreationally) through climbing.stanford.edu
| Units: 1
ATHLETIC 350:
Aerial Fabrics Conditioning
Strength, endurance, and flexibility are important for anyone interested in Aerial Fabrics. While this class does not focus on the aerial moves or skills, the strength and endurance you build here will make it easier to do everything in your other aerial classes ¿ from a simple climb to the most complex of drops. Previous experience in aerial fabrics not necessary. Additional aerial fabric classes are offered not-for-credit (ie, recreationally) through climbing.stanford.edu
| Units: 1
| Repeatable
2 times
(up to 2 units total)