printer friendly pageATHLETIC 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: Spr
| Units: 1
Instructors:
Luskin, F. (PI)
;
Pertofsky, C. (PI)
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
Instructors:
Schavone, R. (PI)
ATHLETIC 199: Sports Nutrition with Clinical Applications
Nutrition topics. Mechanisms by which nutrition positively impacts sports performance and relates to the mechanisms of health and disease. Student presentations. Prerequisites:
ATHLETIC 190 and
HUMBIO 130 or 135, or consent of instructor.
Terms: Spr
| Units: 1-2
Instructors:
Wilson, C. (PI)
ATHLETIC 36: Experiential Teaching and Facilitation
Introduction to experiential teaching and facilitation theory and methods, as well as opportunities for practice and application. Course is designed to provide training for Athletics 84: Outdoor Leadership student instructors and for Stanford Pre-Orientation Trips leader trainers, but is open to students interested in outdoor leadership.
Instructors:
Nash-Webber, C. (PI)
ATHLETIC 87: 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)
| Repeatable
for credit
Instructors:
Sandlin, P. (PI)
ATHLETIC 95: Running at Stanford
Develop a training plan to meet your running goals. Proper form, warm ups, cool downs. For all levels of ability. Fee.
| Repeatable
for credit
Instructors:
Vidal, D. (PI)
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)
| Repeatable
for credit
ATHLETIC 140: Taiji Quan (Tai Chi) (ATHLETIC 44444)
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.
| Repeatable
2 times
(up to 1 units total)
ATHLETIC 162: Volleyball
Drills to improve skills and game playing strategy. As ability indicates, more emphasis on team play and strategy. Fee. (AU)
| Repeatable
for credit
Instructors:
Price, A. (PI)
ATHLETIC 193: Lifestyle Fitness Challenge
Exploration and improvement of overall health. Wellness, physical fitness, nutrition, cardio endurance, muscular strength and endurance, flexibility, and stress management. Introductions to weight and cardio equipment, outdoor workouts, spinning, strength and tone workouts, and yoga.
Instructors:
Spanier, J. (PI)
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