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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
· Kickboxing
· Pilates Mat
· Swimming: Beginning
· Swimming: Advanced Beginning
· Swimming: Intermediate
· Tennis: Beginning
· Tennis: Low Intermediate
· Tennis: Intermediate
· Tennis: Advanced
· Yoga
· Yoga/Pilates Fusion
· Introduction to Nutrition

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

Lower body workout to strengthen glutes and thighs, and abdominal training. Fee. (AU)



 
 ATHLETIC 23
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 and medicine balls. Fee. (AU)



 
 ATHLETIC 51
Golf: Beginning
1 unit
Time: see http://axess.stanford.edu

Fundamentals of the golf swing; putting, chipping, and sand play. Golf etiquette and rules. Fee. (AU)
Note: Fee $20. Limited enrollment; email instructor or come to first class meeting to be put on wait list.



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

Further development of the golf swing and short game. How to practice. Rules and etiquette. Fee. (AU)
Prerequisite: Athletic 51 or golf experience.
Note: Fee $20. Limited enrollment; email instructor or come to first class meeting to be put on wait list.



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

Drills and practice on all facets of golf. How to lower scores and manage the game on the course. Fee. (AU)
Prerequisite: Athletic 52 or equivalent.
Note: Fee $20. Limited enrollment; email instructor or come to first class meeting to be put on wait list.



 
 ATHLETIC 63
Hip Hop
1 unit
Time: see http://axess.stanford.edu

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



 
 ATHLETIC 76
Kickboxing
1 unit
Time: see http://axess.stanford.edu

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



 
 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. Fee. (AU)



 
 ATHLETIC 129
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. Safety skills, front crawl, and back stroke. Additional strokes introduced as ability warrants. Fee. (AU)
Note: Limited enrollment; must attend first class meeting to guarantee space in class.



 
 ATHLETIC 130
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 back.
Note: Limited enrollment; must attend first class meeting to guarantee space in class.



 
 ATHLETIC 131
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.
Note: Limited enrollment; must attend first class meeting to guarantee space in class.



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

Forehand, backhand, serve, and net play; rules and scoring. (AU)
Note: Limited enrollment; must attend first class meeting to guarantee space in class.



 
 ATHLETIC 145
Tennis: Low Intermediate
1 unit
Time: see http://axess.stanford.edu

Fundamental strokes and their use in a game situation. Fee. (AU)
Prerequisite: ATHLETIC 144, or knowledge of rules and scoring and average ability in fundamental strokes but limited playing experience.
Note: Limited enrollment; must attend first class meeting to guarantee space in class.



 
 ATHLETIC 146
Tennis: Intermediate
1 unit
Time: see http://axess.stanford.edu

Fundamental stroke review. Singles and doubles tactics.
Prerequisite: ATHLETIC 145 or average ability in fundamental strokes, and regular playing experience; NTRP rating of 3.0 or equivalent. (AU)
Note: Limited enrollment; must attend first class meeting to guarantee space in class.



 
 ATHLETIC 147
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: Above average stroking and game playing ability; NTRP rating above 4.0 or equivalent. (AU)
Note: Limited enrollment; must attend first class meeting to guarantee space in class.



 
 ATHLETIC 182
Yoga
1 unit
Time: see http://axess.stanford.edu

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



 
 ATHLETIC 184
Yoga/Pilates Fusion
1 unit
Time: see http://axess.stanford.edu

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



 
 ATHLETIC 190
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.






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