Pushing your limits: Exploring growth through the lens of extreme physical pursuits

Undergraduate

We live in a society that privileges comfort and promotes risk reduction; however, challenging oneself can lead to growth and learning is often a result of failure. This course explores this tension through the lens of “extreme” physical pursuits, unpacking some of the key psychological and physiological elements underpinning performance in activities including mountain climbing, ultra marathons, and free diving. Prerequisite(s): second-year standing.