Undergraduate courses in Athletics, Physical Education, and Recreation

Skills, knowledge, and etiquette including fundamentals such as serving, forehand and backhand shots, drops, and smashes. Score keeping. Strategies for play in singles and doubles. Fee. (AU)

1 unit, Win (Mack, K)

ATHLETIC 8C. Badminton Club Team

(AU)

1 unit, Aut (Staff), Win (Staff), Spr (Staff)

ATHLETIC 10. Band, Sports Activity

(AU)

1 unit, Aut (Aquilanti, G), Win (Aquilanti, G), Spr (Aquilanti, G)

ATHLETIC 12V. Baseball, Varsity Men

(AU)

1-2 units, Aut (Marquess, M; Stotz, D), Win (Marquess, M; Stotz, D), Spr (Marquess, M; Stotz, D)

ATHLETIC 14V. Basketball, Varsity Men

(AU)

1-2 units, Aut (Dawkins, J), Win (Dawkins, J)

ATHLETIC 15V. Basketball, Varsity Women

(AU)

1-2 units, Aut (VanDerveer, T), Win (VanDerveer, T)

ATHLETIC 17. Body Blast and Sculpt

Full body workout using weights, bands, and body bars. Fee. (AU)

1 unit, Aut (Mandell, M), Win (Mandell, M), Spr (Mandell, M)

ATHLETIC 19C. Canoe and Kayak Club

(AU)

1 unit, Aut (Staff), Win (Staff), Spr (Staff)

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)

1 unit, Aut (Conniff, N), Win (Conniff, N), Spr (Conniff, N), Sum (Mandell, M)

ATHLETIC 25V. Crew, Varsity Men

(AU)

1-2 units, Aut (Amerkhanian, C), Win (Amerkhanian, C), Spr (Amerkhanian, C)

ATHLETIC 26V. Crew, Varsity Women

(AU)

1-2 units, Aut (Farooq, Y), Win (Farooq, Y), Spr (Farooq, Y)

ATHLETIC 28V. Cross Country, Varsity Men

(AU)

1-2 units, Aut (Tegen, P)

ATHLETIC 29V. Cross Country, Varsity Women

(AU)

1-2 units, Aut (Tegen, P)

ATHLETIC 31C. Cycling Club Team

(AU)

1 unit, Aut (Staff), Win (Staff), Spr (Staff)

ATHLETIC 34V. Diving, Varsity Men

(AU)

1-2 units, Aut (Schavone, R), Win (Schavone, R), Spr (Schavone, R)

ATHLETIC 35V. Diving, Varsity Women

(AU)

1-2 units, Aut (Schavone, R), Win (Schavone, R), Spr (Schavone, R)

ATHLETIC 37C. Equestrian Club Team

(AU)

1 unit, Aut (Bartsch, V), Win (Bartsch, V), Spr (Bartsch, V)

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)

1 unit, Aut (Naulo, V), Win (Naulo, V), Spr (Naulo, V)

ATHLETIC 40. Fencing, Advanced Beginning

Continuation of 39; learn advanced footwork and handwork. Strategy and bouting. Introduction to epee and saber. All equipment provided. Prerequisite: 39. Fee. (AU)

1 unit, Aut (Naulo, V), Win (Naulo, V), Spr (Naulo, V)

ATHLETIC 41V. Fencing, Varsity Men

(AU)

1-2 units, Aut (Posthumus, E), Win (Posthumus, E), Spr (Posthumus, E)

ATHLETIC 42V. Fencing, Varsity Women

(AU) (Milgram)

1-2 units, Aut (Posthumus, E), Win (Posthumus, E), Spr (Posthumus, E)

ATHLETIC 44. Fitness for Life

For improving overall fitness level. Workouts include brief periods of high intensity exercise interspersed with lower intensity exercise or rest. Short duration agility runs, weight lifting, and cardiovascular improvement. Proper stretching techniques, warm-ups, cool-downs, and monitoring heart rate. Fee. (AU)

1 unit, Win (Irvine, L), Spr (Irvine, L)

ATHLETIC 46. Field Hockey, Intermediate

For those with prior experience. Techniques, skills, and strategy. Scrimmages and game-like scenarios. Fee. (AU)

1 unit, Win (Irvine, L)

ATHLETIC 47V. Field Hockey, Varsity Women

(AU)

1-2 units, Aut (Irvine, L), Spr (Irvine, L)

ATHLETIC 49V. Football, Varsity

(AU)

1-2 units, Aut (Harbaugh, J), Spr (Harbaugh, J)

ATHLETIC 51. Golf: Beginning

Fundamentals of the golf swing; putting, chipping, and sand play. Golf etiquette and rules. Fee. (AU)

1 unit, Aut (Miller, J), Win (Marrone, P), Spr (Marrone, P), Sum (Miller, J)

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)

1 unit, Aut (Shaw, D), Win (Marrone, P), Spr (Miller, J), Sum (Miller, J)

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)

1 unit, Aut (Shaw, D), Win (Marrone, P), Spr (Marrone, P), Sum (Miller, J)

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)

1 unit, Aut (Miller, J), Win (Miller, J), Spr (Miller, J)

ATHLETIC 55V. Golf, Varsity Men

(AU)

1-2 units, Aut (Ray, C), Win (Ray, C), Spr (Ray, C)

ATHLETIC 56V. Golf, Varsity Women

1-2 units, Aut (O'Connor, C), Win (O'Connor, C), Spr (O'Connor, C)

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)

1 unit, Aut (Swircek, C), Win (Swircek, C), Spr (Swircek, C)

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)

1 unit, Aut (Thompson, D), Win (Thompson, D), Spr (Thompson, D)

ATHLETIC 60V. Gymnastics, Varsity Men

(AU)

1-2 units, Aut (Glielmi, T), Win (Glielmi, T), Spr (Glielmi, T)

ATHLETIC 61V. Gymnastics, Varsity Women

(AU)

1-2 units, Aut (Smyth, K), Win (Smyth, K), Spr (Smyth, K)

ATHLETIC 63. Hip Hop

Funky, jazzy, hip hop dance for fun and cardiovascular fitness. Fee. (AU)

1 unit, Aut (Bell, M; Miller Bell, A), Win (Bell, M; Miller Bell, A), Spr (Bell, M; Miller Bell, A), Sum (Miller Bell, A)

ATHLETIC 65. Horsemanship: Beginning Riding

No experience needed. Basic horsemanship and riding at the walk, trot and canter. Fee. (AU) (Bartsch)

1 unit, Aut (Bartsch, V), Win (Bartsch, V), Spr (Bartsch, V)

ATHLETIC 66. Horsemanship: Advanced Beginning Riding

Horsemanship and horse care; the canter and basic jumping. Prerequisite: 65 or equivalent. Fee. (AU)

1 unit, Aut (Bartsch, V), Win (Bartsch, V), Spr (Bartsch, V)

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)

1 unit, Aut (Bartsch, V), Win (Bartsch, V), Spr (Bartsch, V)

ATHLETIC 68. Horsemanship: Student Assistant

(Bartsch)

1 unit, Aut (Bartsch, V), Win (Bartsch, V), Spr (Bartsch, V)

ATHLETIC 70C. Horse Polo Club Team

(AU)

1 unit, Aut (Staff), Win (Staff), Spr (Staff)

ATHLETIC 72C. Ice Hockey Club Team

Men (AU)

1 unit, Aut (Staff), Win (Staff)

ATHLETIC 74C. Judo Club Team

(AU)

1 unit, Aut (Staff), Win (Staff), Spr (Staff)

ATHLETIC 76. Kickboxing

High intensity cardio workout incorporating kicks, punches, and elbow/knee and other combinations inspired by martial arts and boxing. Fee. (AU)

1 unit, Aut (Mandell, M), Win (Mandell, M), Spr (Mandell, M), Sum (Mandell, M)

ATHLETIC 77C. Lacrosse Club Team (Men)

(AU)

1 unit, Aut (Staff), Win (Staff), Spr (Staff)

ATHLETIC 78V. Lacrosse, Varsity Women

(AU)

1-2 units, Aut (Bokker, A), Win (Bokker, A), Spr (Bokker, A)

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).

2 units, Spr (Erdrich, M)

ATHLETIC 82. Manager: Athletic Team

For student managers of intercollegiate teams. Prerequisite: consent of respective varsity team head coach. (AU)

1 unit, Aut (Staff), Win (Staff), Spr (Staff)

ATHLETIC 83. Introduction to Martial Arts

Techniques, training methods, history, and culture of Asian martial arts. Three styles per quarter. Warm-ups, fundamental techniques, basic application, and conditioning. Fee.

1 unit, Aut (Ghormley, T), Win (Ghormley, T), Spr (Ghormley, T)

ATHLETIC 84. Outdoor Leadership

Skills needed to lead basic multi-day backpacking trips. Classroom sessions and wilderness trips. Topics include group dynamics and leadership, technical skills, and wilderness first aid. Class may require work over several quarters. See http://www.stanford.edu/group/spot/training/.

1 unit, Aut (Moore, S; Nash-Webber, C), Win (Moore, S; Nash-Webber, C), Spr (Moore, S; Nash-Webber, C)

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)

1 unit, Aut (Staff), Win (Staff), Spr (Staff)

ATHLETIC 89. Rowing, Beginning

The ergometer rowing machine, spin bikes, and rowing shells. Sports nutrition and physiology. Fee.

1 unit, Aut (Amerkhanian, C; Farooq, Y)

ATHLETIC 90. Pilates Mat

Balanced sequence of exercises emphasizing grace and balance. Breath work and precision separate Pilates from traditional conditioning methods. Fee. (AU)

1 unit, Aut (Conniff, N), Win (Conniff, N), Spr (Conniff, N), Sum (Conniff, N)

ATHLETIC 91C. Rugby Club Team (Men)

(AU)

1 unit, Aut (Griffin, P), Win (Griffin, P), Spr (Griffin, P)

ATHLETIC 92C. Rugby Club Team (Women)

(AU)

1 unit, Aut (Griffin, P), Win (Griffin, P), Spr (Griffin, P)

ATHLETIC 94C. Running Club

(AU)

1 unit, Aut (Staff), Win (Staff), Spr (Staff)

ATHLETIC 97. Sailing, Beginning: Keelboat

Basic skills, theory, and techniques enable beginners to sail a 24'-30' fixed keelboat with confidence. Emphasis is on safety and seamanship skills. Fee. (AU)

1 unit, not given this year

ATHLETIC 98. Sailing, Beginning: Dinghy

Skills, theory, and techniques to enable beginners to sail with confidence in small centerboard boats. Fee. (AU)

1 unit, Aut (Staff), Spr (Storck, E)

ATHLETIC 99. Sailing, Intermediate: Dinghy

Refine skills. Introduction to racing. Prerequisite: consent of instructor. Fee. (AU)

1 unit, Aut (Staff), Spr (Storck, E)

ATHLETIC 101. Sailing: Beginning Dinghy Racing

Racing rules, strategy, tactics, and more advanced boat handling. Enrollment limited to 14. Fee. (AU)

1 unit, Spr (Staff)

ATHLETIC 102. Sailing: Assistant Instructor (Beginning Level)

2 units, Aut (Staff), Spr (Staff)

ATHLETIC 103. Sailing: Assistant Instructor (Intermediate/Advanced Level)

2 units, Aut (Staff), Spr (Staff)

ATHLETIC 104V. Sailing, Varsity Men

(AU)

1-2 units, Aut (Staff), Win (Staff), Spr (Staff)

ATHLETIC 105V. Sailing, Varsity Women

(AU)

1-2 units, Aut (Staff), Win (Staff), Spr (Staff)

ATHLETIC 107C. Ski Club Team

(AU)

1 unit, Win (Staff)

ATHLETIC 109. Social Dance, Beginnning

Introduction to partner dancing. Steps, styling, and rhythms in popular social dances such as tango, salsa, waltz, cha-cha, and foxtrot. No experience or partner necessary. Fee. (AU)

1 unit, Aut (Sun, R), Win (Sun, R), Spr (Sun, R)

ATHLETIC 112. Soccer: Intermediate/Advanced

For the player with club or high school experience. Small group offensive and defensive tactics. Drills and small-sided games. Fee.

1 unit, Aut (Staff), Spr (Becerra II, R; Cooney Jr, J)

ATHLETIC 113. Soccer: Indoor, Beginning/Intermediate

For those with little or no playing experience. Skills, rules, small sided games. Fee. (AU)

1 unit, Win (Cooney Jr, J; Becerra II, R)

ATHLETIC 114. Soccer, Indoor: Intermediate/Advanced

Smaller ball and playing area. Emphasis is on individual ball skills through small sided games. Fee. (AU)

1 unit, Win (Cooney Jr, J)

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)

1 unit, Win (Simon, B)

ATHLETIC 116. Soccer: Intermediate/Advanced for Women

Techniques under pressure; small group and team tactics. Fitness for the soccer player. Prerequisites: consent of instructor, tryouts. Fee. (AU)

1 unit, Win (Ratcliffe, P)

ATHLETIC 118V. Soccer, Varsity Men

(AU)

1-2 units, Aut (Simon, B), Spr (Simon, B)

ATHLETIC 119V. Soccer, Varsity Women

(AU)

1-2 units, Aut (Ratcliffe, P), Spr (Ratcliffe, P)

ATHLETIC 121V. Softball, Varsity Women

(AU)

1-2 units, Aut (Rittman, J), Win (Rittman, J), Spr (Rittman, J)

ATHLETIC 123. Squash, Beginning

Techniques, rules and practice matches. Racquets, balls, and eye guards provided. Limited enrollment. Fee.

1 unit, Aut (Talbott, M), Win (Talbott, M), Spr (Talbott, M)

ATHLETIC 124. Squash: Intermediate/Advanced

Continuation of 123. Fee. May be repeated for credit. (AU)

1 unit, Aut (Talbott, M), Spr (Talbott, M)

ATHLETIC 125C. Squash Club Team (Men)

(AU)

1 unit, Aut (Talbott, M), Win (Talbott, M), Spr (Talbott, M)

ATHLETIC 126V. Squash, Varsity Women

(AU)

1-2 units, Aut (Talbott, M), Win (Talbott, M), Spr (Talbott, M)

ATHLETIC 129. Swimming: Beginning

For non-swimmers or those who can swim about 10 yards but are not comfortable in deep water. Safety skills, front crawl, and back stroke. Additional strokes introduced as ability warrants. Fee. (AU)

1 unit, Aut (Neuhold-Huber, Z), Spr (Vargas, J), Sum (Neuhold-Huber, Z)

ATHLETIC 130. Swimming: Advanced Beginning

For those with limited swimming and safety skills. Safety skills, crawl, and elementary backstroke or back crawl. Introduction to sidestroke and breaststroke. Increase time and distance of swim. Prerequisite: ability to swim 25-50 yards on front and back. Fee. (AU)

1 unit, Aut (Whildin, S), Win (Neuhold-Huber, Z), Spr (Neuhold-Huber, Z), Sum (Neuhold-Huber, Z)

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)

1 unit, Aut (Neuhold-Huber, Z), Win (Neuhold-Huber, Z), Spr (Whildin, S), Sum (Neuhold-Huber, Z)

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)

1 unit, Aut (Tanner, J), Spr (Maurer, L)

ATHLETIC 133. Swim Conditioning

Improve cardio-respiratory endurance through directed swimming workouts. Technique corrections as needed. Prerequisite: advanced swimmer. Fee. (AU)

1 unit, Aut (Kenney, A), Win (Vargas, J), Spr (Knapp, T)

ATHLETIC 134. Synchronized Swimming, Beginning

Basic skills and techniques. Prerequisite: intermediate to advanced swimming skills. Fee. (AU)

1 unit, Aut (Olson, H), Spr (Olson, H)

ATHLETIC 135V. Swimming, Synchronized: Varsity

(AU)

1-2 units, Aut (Olson, H), Win (Olson, H), Spr (Olson, H)

ATHLETIC 136V. Swimming, Varsity Men

(AU)

1-2 units, Aut (Kenney, A), Win (Kenney, A), Spr (Kenney, A)

ATHLETIC 137V. Swimming, Varsity Women

(AU)

1-2 units, Aut (Maurer, L), Win (Maurer, L), Spr (Maurer, L)

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.

1 unit, Aut (Shodhan, S), Win (Shodhan, S), Spr (Shodhan, S)

ATHLETIC 141C. Tae Kwon Do Club

(AU)

1 unit, Aut (Ghormley, T), Win (Ghormley, T), Spr (Ghormley, T)

ATHLETIC 144. Tennis: Beginning

Forehand, backhand, serve, and net play; rules and scoring. (AU)

1 unit, Aut (Coupe, B), Win (Coupe, B), Spr (Sarsfield, T), Sum (McRoberts, S)

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)

1 unit, Aut (Coupe, B), Win (Brennan, F), Spr (Sarsfield, T), Sum (McRoberts, S)

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)

1 unit, Aut (Brennan, F), Win (Gould, A), Spr (Sarsfield, T), Sum (McRoberts, S)

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)

1 unit, Aut (Brennan, F), Win (Gould, A), Spr (Sarsfield, T), Sum (McRoberts, S)

ATHLETIC 148V. Tennis, Varsity Men

(AU)

1-2 units, Aut (Whitlinger, J), Win (Whitlinger, J), Spr (Whitlinger, J)

ATHLETIC 149V. Tennis, Varsity Women

(AU)

1-2 units, Aut (Forood, L), Win (Forood, L), Spr (Forood, L)

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)

1 unit, Aut (Sanders, B), Win (Sanders, B), Spr (Sanders, B)

ATHLETIC 153V. Track and Field, Varsity Men

(AU)

1-2 units, Aut (Floreal, E), Win (Floreal, E), Spr (Floreal, E)

ATHLETIC 154V. Track and Field, Varsity Women

(AU)

1-2 units, Aut (Floreal, E), Win (Floreal, E), Spr (Floreal, E)

ATHLETIC 156C. Triathlon Club Team

(AU)

1 unit, Aut (Staff), Win (Staff), Spr (Staff)

ATHLETIC 158C. Ultimate Frisbee Club Team (Men)

(AU)

1 unit, Aut (Staff), Win (Staff), Spr (Staff)

ATHLETIC 159C. Ultimate Frisbee Club Team (Women)

(AU)

1 unit, Aut (Staff), Win (Staff), Spr (Staff)

ATHLETIC 162. Volleyball

Drills to improve skills and game playing strategy. As ability indicates, more emphasis on team play and strategy. Fee. (AU)

1 unit, Aut (Corlett, D)

ATHLETIC 163. Volleyball: Introduction to Sand

Fundamental skills and rules. Strategy in two- and four-person sand volleyball. Fee. (AU)

1 unit, not given this year

ATHLETIC 164. Volleyball: Intermediate Sand

Further development of skills and rules. Strategy in two- and four-person sand volleyball. Fee. (AU)

1 unit, Aut (Shibuya, K), Spr (Shibuya, K)

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)

1 unit, Aut (Shibuya, K), Spr (Shibuya, K)

ATHLETIC 166V. Volleyball, Varsity Men

(AU)

1-2 units, Aut (Kosty, J), Win (Kosty, J), Spr (Kosty, J)

ATHLETIC 167V. Volleyball, Varsity Women

(AU)

1-2 units, Aut (Dunning, J), Win (Dunning, J), Spr (Dunning, J)

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)

1 unit, Spr (Barnea, J)

ATHLETIC 170. Water Polo: Intermediate/Advanced

Further work on skills. Game strategies. Fee. (AU)

1 unit, Aut (Ortwein, S), Spr (Barnea, J)

ATHLETIC 171V. Water Polo, Varsity Men

(AU)

1-2 units, Aut (Vargas, J), Win (Vargas, J), Spr (Vargas, J)

ATHLETIC 172V. Water Polo, Varsity Women

(AU)

1-2 units, Aut (Tanner, J), Win (Tanner, J; Ortwein, S), Spr (Tanner, J; Ortwein, S)

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)

1 unit, Aut (Borrelli, J), Spr (Borrelli, J)

ATHLETIC 175. Weight Training: Intermediate

Review of exercises and techniques. Emphasis is on individualized programs and learning the use of all available machines and free weights. Exercise physiology. Prerequisite: 174 or equivalent. Fee. (AU)

1 unit, Aut (Staff)

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)

1 unit, Aut (Allister, J), Win (Allister, J)

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)

1 unit, Aut (Nelson, D), Win (Nelson, D), Spr (Nelson, D)

ATHLETIC 179. Wrestling: Beginning/Intermediate

Intercollegiate wrestling. Conditioning, cultivating the spirit of one-on-one competition. Basic skills and high-level sequences of upper- and lower-body technique. Fee. (AU)

1 unit, Spr (Staff)

ATHLETIC 180V. Wrestling, Varsity

(AU)

1-2 units, Aut (Staff), Win (Staff), Spr (Staff)

ATHLETIC 182. Yoga

Mind, body, and spirit meet in yoga. Increase flexibility and restore health to the body. Fee. (AU)

1 unit, Aut (Carlow, A), Win (Carlow, A), Spr (Carlow, A), Sum (Conniff, N)

ATHLETIC 184. Yoga/Pilates Fusion

Combination of power and restorative yoga with strength building Pilates exercises. Fee.

1 unit, Aut (Conniff, N), Win (Conniff, N), Spr (Conniff, N), Sum (Conniff, N)

ATHLETIC 185. Yoga: Theory and Practice

The intellectual and experiential understanding of the more than 4,000 year history of mind-body-spirit traditions and practices; their applications in medicine, health promotion, psychology, business, athletics, and the creative arts. Movements and exercises that promote physical and emotional health, reduce stress, and optimize performance.

2 units, Win (Staff)

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)

1 unit, Aut (Staff), Win (Staff), Spr (Staff)

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.

2-4 units, Win (Wilson, C)

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.

2 units, Spr (Purpur, R)

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.

1-2 units, Aut (Wilson, C), Spr (Wilson, C), Sum (Wilson, C)

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.

2 units, Aut (Spanier, J), Win (Staff), Spr (Spanier, J)

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.

2 units, Aut (Luskin, F)

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.

1-3 units, Spr (Wilson, C)

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