HE 207 Stress Management

Students learn the theoretical and scientific basis for the various components of stress, the stress response and the relaxation response. Students learn how to recognize and cope appropriately with physical, occupational, social, school and environmental stressors. The course emphasizes achieving lifestyle balance and shows students how to develop and practice physiologic relaxation techniques and stress reduction methods.

Credits

3

Offered

Offered Fall only

Notes

Lower Division Transfer (LDT) Course

Outcomes

Upon successful completion of this course, students will be able to:
Describe the basic elements of the stress response. Outline the basic elements of the relaxation response. Assess and analyze the symptoms, causes and effects of personal and academic stressors. Recognize effectiveness of stress management techniques and revise to meet current needs.