Matt Denham
About Matt Denham
Teaching:
Swimming and Water Polo.
Bio:
Matt Denham earned his bachelors from UC Berkeley and went on to take a masters in physiological psychology and served as graduate student lecturer and neurophysiology lab manager at assorted institutions. His master’s thesis detailed the negative correlation between elevated cortisol and working memory. He currently collaborates with Dr. Daniela Kaufer examining their shared interests in temporal and prolonged cortisol exposure on both peripheral and cortical inflammation.
He brings extensive coaching experience including nationally ranked club water polo, certification with USA Water Polo, USA Swimming, and USA Triathlon. He is a masters water polo player, open ocean swimmer, surfer, bodysurfer, and multi-sport athlete.
Contact
244 Hearst Memorial Gymnasium
mattdenham@berkeley.edu
Office Hour:
Tuesdays 12-1 PM.
Course Syllabi:
Teaching Schedule Spring 2025
| Level - Sec | Course# | Course Name | Day and Time | Location | Start Date | End Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1-5 | 33237 | Triathlon 1 | MW 9-10A | HEARST POOL | Full Semester | |
| 1-1 | 25022 | Swimming 1 | MW 10-11A | HEARST POOL | Full Semester | |
| 3-2 | 25081 | Swimming 3 | MW 11-12P | HEARST POOL | Full Semester | |
| 2-3 | 25074 | Swimming 2 | MW 1-2P | HEARST POOL | Full Semester | |
| 1-4 | 27439 | Swimming 1 | M 2-4P | HEARST POOL | Full Semester | |
| 3-3 | 25082 | Swimming 3 | TuTh 9-10A | HEARST POOL | Full Semester | |
| 4-2 | 25079 | Swimming 4 | TuTh 10-11A | HEARST POOL | Full Semester | |
| 1-88 | 25821 | Stand-Up Paddleboarding 1 | TuTh 11-12P | HEARST POOL | Full Semester | |
| 2-5 | 25075 | Swimming 2 | TuTh 1-2P | HEARST POOL | Full Semester | |
| 1-2 | 25052 | Swimming 1 | TuTh 2-3P | HEARST POOL | Full Semester | |
| 1-3 | 25053 | Water Polo - All Levels | W 2-4P | HEARST POOL | Full Semester | |
Teaching Schedule Fall 2025
| Level - Sec | Course# | Course Name | Day and Time | Location | Start Date | End Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1-6 | 27426 | Triathlon 1 | MW 9-10A | HEARST POOL | Full Semester | |
| 1-1 | 24660 | Swimming 1 | MW 10-11A | HEARST POOL | Full Semester | |
| 3-1 | 26288 | Swimming 3 | MW 11-12P | HEARST POOL | Full Semester | |
| 2-2 | 24674 | Swimming 2 | MW 1-2P | HEARST POOL | Full Semester | |
| 1-4 | 26254 | Swimming 1 | M 2-4P | HEARST POOL | Full Semester | |
| 3-2 | 24675 | Swimming 3 | TuTh 9-10A | HEARST POOL | Full Semester | |
| 4-22 | 27343 | Swimming 4 | TuTh 10-11A | HEARST POOL | Full Semester | |
| 1-5 | 26530 | Stand-Up Paddleboarding 1 | TuTh 11-12P | HEARST POOL | Full Semester | |
| 2-3 | 26282 | Swimming 2 | TuTh 1-2P | HEARST POOL | Full Semester | |
| 1-2 | 24669 | Swimming 1 | TuTh 2-3P | HEARST POOL | Full Semester | |
| 1-3 | 24672 | Water Polo - All Levels | W 2-4P | HEARST POOL | Full Semester | |