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WELLNESS 235: Mindful Self-Compassion, Strength, and Courage

Investigate how harsh self-criticism adversely impacts well-being, strength, and performance. In contrast, explore how mindful self-comapssion (MSC) enhances emotional wellbeing, resilience in coping with life challenges, lower levels of anxiety and depression, healthy habits such as diet and exercise, and more satisfying personal relationships. Using the scientifically validated MSC method (Neff & Germer), learn how to better pursue goals and commitments (academic, personal/social development, community service, and/or activism) with greater inner peace, confidence, and courage.
Terms: Spr | Units: 1

WELLNESS 250: Introduction to Nutrition

Optimize nutrition for health and performance based on established research. Topics include evidence-based analysis of macronutrients, fad diets, sugar addiction, low-calorie sweeteners, caloric restriction, disease prevention, and general nutrition. Discern between popular trends and scientific understanding in nutrition and nutritional habits.
Terms: Aut, Win | Units: 1

WELLNESS 254: Analysis of Human Movement

Covers the basic principles governing human movement with an emphasis on sports and performance applications. Examines anatomy and biology (large- and small-scale structure and function); applied anatomy, both anatomy (body structure) and mechanics (force, torque), which together describe macroscopic movement; applied biology, specifically the molecular and cellular basis of movement mechanics (force, torque, etc) together describe macroscopic movement; applied biology, specifically the molecular and cellular basis of movement including muscles contraction, nerves signals, and related topics such as exercise damage, cramping, muscle memory, DOMS and fatigue.
Terms: Aut | Units: 2
Instructors: Wilson, C. (PI)

WELLNESS 255: Intro to Human Movement: Mind-Body Performance

Investigate the basic principles governing human movement with an emphasis on sports applications and lifelong wellness. Conceptually and experientially examine the latest research and theories on basic anatomy and biology as pertaining to injury prevention, principles of optimal human performance, and the mind-body connection. Topics include periodization, modes of exercises, types of injuries, the healing process, and physiological and psychological factors influencing body movement.
Terms: Spr | Units: 1

WELLNESS 260: Wired for Wellness: Exploring the Technology of Flourishing

Explore the present and future relationship between technology, humanity, and the search for happiness & flourishing. Investigate and develop the core questions, concerns, ethical considerations, and broad implications of technologies that shape human culture and consciousness. Course draws from science and technology studies, contemplative science, neurophenomenology, positive psychology, biomedical engineering, and brain stimulation & neurofeedback. Explore and evaluate the latest tech, interact with luminaries in the field, and rapid-design a consumer tech concept.
Terms: Aut, Win, Spr | Units: 2
Instructors: Siegel, M. (PI)

WELLNESS 261: Wired for Wellness: Intro to the Technology of Flourishing (Weekend Intensive)

Explore the present and future relationship between technology, humanity, and the search for happiness & flourishing. Investigate and develop the core questions, concerns, ethical considerations, and broad implications of technologies that shape human culture and consciousness. Course draws from science and technology studies, contemplative science, neurophenomenology, positive psychology, biomedical engineering, and brain stimulation & neurofeedback. Explore and evaluate the latest tech, interact with luminaries in the field, and rapid-design a consumer tech concept.
Terms: Spr | Units: 1

WELLNESS 263: Technology Augmented Meditation

Challenges the traditional definition of meditation by incorporating the latest technologies for psychological, emotional, and contemplative wellbeing into meditation theory and practice. Learn how to integrate technology into a beginning or existing practice. Explore the range of technology based meditation tools, including brain, heart, and breath sensing/feedback, and experiment with new ways that wearables, apps, and other tech can support awareness and presence in contemplative practice and in daily life.
Terms: Aut, Win, Spr | Units: 2
Instructors: Siegel, M. (PI)

WELLNESS 264: Consciousness Hacking: Designing Technology for Wellbeing

Design new technologies that support wellbeing and human connection. Learn about and apply scientifically validated models of human flourishing, explore existing technologies, and interact with innovators and thought leaders. Highly collaborative, interdisciplinary course emphasizes personal and interpersonal development as critical to the design process. Topics include design methodologies, science and technology studies, contemplative science, applied positive psychology, and recent technological innovations. Class culminates in presentations to relevant experts in academia and industry, including investors, entrepreneurs, and scientists.

WELLNESS 280: The Flourishing Activist: Mindful Compassion and Being the Revolution

Explore the variety of ways social activism is expressed in the world and how flourishing enhances mastery, acceptance of all parts of ourselves, a sense of growing, and personal agency. Investigate the topic of flourishing while engaging in activism within the context of challenges inherent to activism, namely, the confrontation with violence, trauma, and related mental struggles. Use self-reflection, embodied practice, and creative expression for contemplating how personal identity struggles have meaning beyond the self, how self healing can lead to community healing, and how the personal is the political.
Terms: Spr | Units: 1-2

WELLNESS 281: Flourishing Leaders and Teams

Connect leadership and team performance models to models of human flourishing in order to broaden definitions of success. Develop and practice leadership skill-sets that enhance human performance and flourishing of individuals and small groups. Integrate theory and practice through facilitated leadership simulations.
Terms: Spr | Units: 1-2
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