Stanford Athletics - PE, Recreation and Wellness Programs
ACSR
Creating a Healthier Stanford
 Physical Education Classes - Academic Winter 2008
ACADEMIC

Analysis of Human Movement (190)
      T/Th                 9:00-11:00 am              Clyde Wilson       AFSC Kissick Auditorium

Mind, Body, Spirit (73)
The spiritual components of daily living and optimal health are commonly neglected in prevailing education, medical and psychological paradigms.  This introductory course will explore that neglect by examining spiritual features of everyday life primarily from a psychological perspective with a focus on health.  Topics covered will include cultivating gratitude, forgiveness, life purpose and kindness as well as mind, body, spirit solutions to everyday problems.  Meditation and other stress management practices will be explored.     

Wed                 4:15-6:05 pm               Fred Luskin                  200-205

Lifestyle Fitness Challenge (84)
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. Before and after fitness assessment.           

T/Th                 4:30-6:00pm       Janelle Spanier          Tresidder Fitness Center

Introduction to Personal Training (88)
Foundational knowledge in various aspects of  health and fitness including human anatomy and exercise science.  An in-depth understanding of how to apply foundation knowledge to real world (practical) situations. Discounted ACE study materials and exam registration. An opportunity to get certified as a Personal Trainer through one of the world’s leading organization on health and fitness, The American Council on Exercise (ACE).
 
Part One
Dates & Times: January 15 - February 28
Days of the week and time:  TTh 6:30 - 8:00 p.m., One Saturday Lab
Instructor: Phillip Young
Location:  260-002
Cost: The cost of discounted text book and study materials, TBD
Course Units: 2           

Part Two
Dates & Times: January 15 - February 28
Days of the week and time:  Wed 6:30 - 8:00 p.m., One Saturday Lab
Instructor: Phillip Young
Location:  260-002
Cost: The cost of discounted text book and study materials, TBD
Course Units: 1

Science of Wellness (109)
M                     4:00-6:00pm       Gordon Matheson                 ACSR Human                                                                                                              Performance Lab

 

 

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