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WELLNESS 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, Win, Spr | Units: 1 | Repeatable 8 times (up to 8 units total)
Instructors: Ungar, H. (PI)

WELLNESS 191: Ignite: The Power of Motivation

Motivation is often misunderstood as a force driven by a system of rewards and punishments. However, the latest research shows it's much more dependent on cultivating meaning, purpose, task mastery, and freedom of choice. In this course students will uncover the keys inside themselves to ignite the power of their motivation at school and their life. Research on motivation from the fields of psychology, behavioral economics, and neuroscience is discussed and then tools are provided that enhance the drive to achieve in a balanced and healthy manner. Students will learn how to cultivate the psycho-physiological factors that increase motivation, while reducing those aspects that depress it.
Terms: Spr | Units: 1 | Repeatable 8 times (up to 8 units total)
Instructors: Olsen, C. (PI)

WELLNESS 193: Lifestyle Fitness Challenge

This course teaches students how to stay active by engaging in a variety of workouts (indoor cycling, interval training, weight training, walking/jogging, etc.). This course utilizes a variety of workout equipment to target all major muscle groups. This course will utilize class discussions, class assignments and student participation to enable students to: (1) Understand basic components of health-related physical fitness, cardiovascular fitness, muscular strength and endurance and flexibility (2) Develop physical fitness and motor skills, and (3) Develop a positive attitude toward wellness and physical activity which will facilitate a healthy lifestyle.
Terms: Aut, Spr | Units: 2
Instructors: Lillie, T. (PI)

WELLNESS 195: Wellness: Mind, Body, Spirit

An introduction to wellness focusing on emotional health and the cultivation of happiness. Managing stress and enhancing productivity while remaining centered are the primary learning objectives. Class will be lecture and discussion with time for guided practice in skill development.
Terms: Spr | Units: 2
Instructors: Chima, A. (PI)

WELLNESS 197: Sport Psychology

he psychological skills that athletes and other performers apply in training, preparation, and competition have a significant influence on performance. Students will learn an overview of concepts and theories in sports psychology research (e.g., motivation, arousal regulation, self-confidence, team dynamics, mental skills training, etc.) and apply psychological techniques to enhance performance, enjoyment, and self-satisfaction in sports and life.
Terms: Aut, Spr | Units: 1

WELLNESS 205: Meditation

A comprehensive introduction to the art of meditation, this course provides the opportunity to learn and practice meditation in a supportive setting. Meditation includes practices that help us become more easeful, less distracted, and more emotionally positive and creative, so that we can see ourselves clearly and experience life directly.
Terms: Aut, Spr | Units: 1 | Repeatable 8 times (up to 8 units total)
Instructors: Luskin, F. (PI)

WELLNESS 215: WISE DECISION MAKING

Being wise makes us happier and more successful. Our relationships, bodies, health, school, and work can be either stressful or fulfilling. Wisdom skills are practical and effective in these areas, and you can learn how to apply them sooner rather than later. This course will help you develop wisdom through guided practice in skills such as mindfulness, emotional intelligence, cognitive reframing, humility, empathy, gratitude, and courage. Entertaining video clips, quotes, and jokes will supplement our discussions.
Terms: Aut, Spr | Units: 1 | Repeatable 8 times (up to 8 units total)
Instructors: Robins, S. (PI)

WELLNESS 220: Applying Wellness Practicum

This class offers guided practice for students to put the skills they¿ve learned into practical application. Students will work in a collaborative, peer-coaching model, under the mentorship of the course professors, to design, deliver, and evaluate a wellness initiative at Stanford. They will also create and implement and evaluate a wellness goal for themselves and support that of a partner. The course consists of a seminar emphasizing self-directed student learning. The seminar will offer professor and peer support and some didactic education. Any student who has previously completed one or more of the core WellnessEd courses is welcome to enroll. This class is required for the Stanford Wellness Certificate.
Terms: Spr | Units: 2 | Repeatable 4 times (up to 8 units total)

WELLNESS 192: Mindful Nourishment: Training for Healthy Nutrition and Wellbeing

Intuitive Eating entails the scientific study and the application of mindfulness applied to nutrition, health, and eating 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) Develop inner and outer wisdom applied to your health and eating. 3) Apply mindfulness skills to your emotional and physical health and greater well-being. These practices aim to develop greater insight, self-awareness, emotional regulation, and skillful responding. 4) Use mindfulness as way to create collaborative learning. Collaborative learning at its best is when we can listen deeply, suspend judgment, and speak authentically. When we do these, we create the conditions for meaningful dialogue and learning.
| Repeatable 8 times (up to 8 units total)
Instructors: Hauck, C. (PI)
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