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Athletics, Physical Education & Recreation
650-723-4591

Session dates and times for courses are available in Axess under the Guest Menu. Course day, time, and units are subject to change. Courses are eight weeks long unless otherwise noted in the course description or details.





· Abs and Glutes
· Core Training
· Golf: Beginning
· Golf: Advanced Beginning
· Golf: Intermediate
· Hip Hop
· Introduction to Nutrition
· Kickboxing
· Pilates Mat
· Swimming: Beginning
· Swimming: Advanced Beginning
· Swimming: Intermediate
· Tennis: Beginning
· Tennis: Low Intermediate
· Tennis: Intermediate
· Tennis: Advanced
· Yoga
· Yoga/Pilates Fusion

 
 ATHLETIC 2
Abs and Glutes
1 unit
Time: see http://axess.stanford.edu

Lower body workout to strengthen glutes and thighs, and abdominal training.
Note: Must attend first class meeting to guarantee space in class.



 
 ATHLETIC 17
Core Training
1 unit
Time: see http://axess.stanford.edu

Exercises to build muscular strength and body core endurance, focusing on balance and stability. Equipment includes stability ad medicine balls.



 
 ATHLETIC 52
Golf: Beginning
1 unit
Time: see http://axess.stanford.edu

The fundamentals of the golf swing; introduction to putting, chipping, sand play. Golf etiquette and knowledge of rules.
Note: Fee $20. Limited enrollment; must attend first class meeting to guarantee space in class.



 
 ATHLETIC 53
Golf: Advanced Beginning
1 unit
Time: see http://axess.stanford.edu

Further development of the golf swing and short game. How to practice effectively and gain the confidence to play a round of golf. Rules and etiquette.
Prerequisite: ATHLETIC 52 or previous golf experience.
Note: Fee $20. Limited enrollment; must attend first class meeting to guarantee space in class.



 
 ATHLETIC 54
Golf: Intermediate
1 unit
Time: see http://axess.stanford.edu

Drills and practice on all facets of golf. How to lower score and manage game on the course.
Prerequisite: ATHLETIC 53 or the equivalent.
Note: Fee $20. Limited enrollment; must attend first class meeting to guarantee space in class.



 
 ATHLETIC 64
Hip Hop
1 unit
Time: see http://axess.stanford.edu

Funky, jazzy, hip hop dance for fun and cardiovascular fitness.



 
 ATHLETIC 75
Introduction to Nutrition
1-2 units
Time: see http://axess.stanford.edu


How to optimize nutrition for health and performance. Topics include macronutrients, fad diets, sugar addiction, low-calorie sweeteners, caloric restriction, disease prevention, and nutrition.



 
 ATHLETIC 78
Kickboxing
1 unit
Time: see http://axess.stanford.edu

High intensity cardio workout incorporating kicks, punches, elbow/knee, and other combinations used in martial arts and boxing. Release stress and have fun.



 
 ATHLETIC 90
Pilates Mat
1 unit
Time: see http://axess.stanford.edu

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



 
 ATHLETIC 131
Swimming: Beginning
1 unit
Time: see http://axess.stanford.edu

For non-swimmers or those who can swim about 10 yards but are not comfortable in deep water. Instruction in safety skills, front crawl, and back stroke. Additional strokes introduced as ability warrants.
Note: Limited enrollment; must attend first class meeting to guarantee space in class.



 
 ATHLETIC 132
Swimming: Advanced Beginning
1 unit
Time: see http://axess.stanford.edu

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 on back.
Note: Limited enrollment; must attend first class meeting to guarantee space in class.



 
 ATHLETIC 133
Swimming: Intermediate
1 unit
Time: see http://axess.stanford.edu

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.
Prerequisite: Crawl, elementary backstroke, backstroke; some sidestroke and breaststroke; ability to swim approximately 100-200 yards by mixing strokes.
Note: Limited enrollment; must attend first class meeting to guarantee space in class.



 
 ATHLETIC 141
Tennis: Beginning
1 unit
Time: see http://axess.stanford.edu

Forehand, backhand, serve, and net play; rules, and scoring.



 
 ATHLETIC 142
Tennis: Low Intermediate
1 unit
Time: see http://axess.stanford.edu

Fundamental strokes and their use in a game situation.
Prerequisite: ATHLETIC 141 or knowledge of rules and scoring and average ability in fundamental strokes, but limited playing experience.



 
 ATHLETIC 143
Tennis: Intermediate
1 unit
Time: see http://axess.stanford.edu

Fundamental stroke review. Singles and doubles tactics.
Prerequisite: ATHLETIC 142 or average ability in fundamental strokes, and regular playing experience. NTRP rating of 3.0 or equivalent.



 
 ATHLETIC 144
Tennis: Advanced
1 unit
Time: see http://axess.stanford.edu

Drills emphasize footwork, serve and return, approach shots, volleys, lobs, and overheads. Strategy for competition in singles and doubles.
Prerequisite: Well above average stroking and game playing ability; NTRP rating above 4.0 or equivalent.



 
 ATHLETIC 186
Yoga
1 unit
Times: see http://axess.stanford.edu

Mind, body, spirit meet in yoga. Increase flexibility and restore health to the body.



 
 ATHLETIC 188
Yoga/Pilates Fusion
1 unit
Time: see http://axess.stanford.edu

Combination of power and restorative yogo with strength building pilates excercises.






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