Matt Denham
About Matt Denham
Teaching:
Swimming and Water Polo.
Bio:
Matt Denham earned his BA from UC Berkeley and went on to take an MA in physiological psychology, graduate student lecturer, and physiology lab manager at SFSU. His Master’s thesis examined the negative correlation between elevated cortisol (a stress hormone) and short term memory. In addition to regular exercise providing a key ingredient to mind/body wellness, it also decreases circulating cortisol, boosts therapeutic neurotransmitters, and helps you retain all the info you study!
He brings extensive coaching experience including nationally ranked club water polo, is a multi-sport athlete, registered USA Water Polo coach, masters water polo, open water swimmer, certification from USA swimming, and 20 years working with a wide array of individuals from beginners to D1 bound athletes.
Contact
244 Hearst Memorial Gymnasium
mattdenham@berkeley.edu
Office Hour:
11:15-12:00 Tuesdays or by appointment.
Course Syllabi:
Teaching Schedule Fall 2023
| Level - Sec | Course# | Course Name | Day and Time | Location | Classes Link |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2-1 | 25226 | Swimming 2 | MW 9-10A | HEARST POOL | Link |
| 1-2 | 25214 | Swimming 1 | MW 10-11A | HEARST POOL | Link |
| 3-1 | 32532 | Swimming 3 | MW 12-1P | HEARST POOL | Link |
| 2-2 | 25227 | Swimming 2 | MW 1-2P | HEARST POOL | Link |
| 1-5 | 33278 | Swimming 1 | M 2-4P | HEARST POOL | Link |
| 3-2 | 25228 | Swimming 3 | TuTh 9-10A | HEARST POOL | Link |
| 4-1 | 25233 | Swimming 4 | TuTh 10-11A | HEARST POOL | Link |
| 1-1 | 25196 | Stand-Up Paddleboarding 1 | TuTh 12-1P | HEARST POOL | Link |
| 2-3 | 32520 | Swimming 2 | TuTh 1-2P | HEARST POOL | Link |
| 1-3 | 25218 | Swimming 1 | TuTh 2-3P | HEARST POOL | Link |
| 1-4 | 32471 | Water Polo 1 | W 2-4P | HEARST POOL | Link |
Teaching Schedule Spring 2024
| Level - Sec | Course# | Course Name | Day and Time | Location | Classes Link |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2-1 | 21633 | Swimming 2 | MW 9-10A | HEARST POOL | Link |
| 1-1 | 21577 | Swimming 1 | MW 10-11A | HEARST POOL | Link |
| 3-2 | 21647 | Swimming 3 | MW 12-1P | HEARST POOL | Link |
| 2-3 | 21634 | Swimming 2 | MW 1-2P | HEARST POOL | Link |
| 1-4 | 32924 | Swimming 1 | M 2-4P | HEARST POOL | Link |
| 3-3 | 21648 | Swimming 3 | TuTh 9-10A | HEARST POOL | Link |
| 4-2 | 21644 | Swimming 4 | TuTh 10-11A | HEARST POOL | Link |
| 1-88 | 22688 | Stand-Up Paddleboarding 1 | TuTh 12-1P | HEARST POOL | Link |
| 2-5 | 21635 | Swimming 2 | TuTh 1-2P | HEARST POOL | Link |
| 1-2 | 21612 | Swimming 1 | TuTh 2-3P | HEARST POOL | Link |
| 1-3 | 21613 | Water Polo - All Levels | W 2-4P | HEARST POOL | Link |