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WELLNESS 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: Win | Units: 1
Instructors: Cusick, R. (PI)

WELLNESS 187: Analysis of Human Movement

This course covers the basic principles governing human movement with an emphasis on sports applications. The course spends roughly equal amounts of time on anatomy and biology (large- and small-scale structure and function). Applied anatomy: Anatomy (body structure) and mechanics (force, torque, etc) together describe macroscopic movement. Applied biology: 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: Win | Units: 1
Instructors: Wilson, C. (PI)

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 194: Healthy Cooking: Food as Medicine

The class will explore the basics in healthy nutrition and the essentials for a healthy balanced plate. Classes will focus on recipes in East Asia &India, the benefits of foods for certain ailments, super-foods, plant based diets and phyto-nutrients, cleansing foods, the use of foods for skin care and aromatherapy, understanding the link between the foods we eat and the soil they grow in, and lastly healthy comfort foods. This interactive and experiential class will help one to develop a healthy relationship with food and develop some practical cooking skills.
Terms: Win | Units: 1 | Repeatable 8 times (up to 8 units total)
Instructors: Hauck, C. (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 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 | Units: 1

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 198: Stress Less, Sleep Better

This course helps students better manage their stress and sleep more soundly. It does so by presenting the latest findings in the science of stress and sleep. Functional definitions of stress and perceived stress are given, student stress levels are assessed, and tools are given to manage stress more effectively. Students learn about the sleep cycle and its effect on the brain, understand the causes of insomnia, track their sleep behaviors, and practice getting a better night¿s sleep by using cognitive-behavioral interventions rooted in the latest findings of sleep research. By the end of the course students will be more empowered to work effectively with stress and sleep so they have more clarity, focus, and energy in their day-to-day lives.
Terms: Aut | Units: 1 | Repeatable 8 times (up to 1 units total)
Instructors: Chima, A. (PI)
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