Frederick Community College

 

HE 201-ONL2 Stress Management

Spring, 2012

15 Weeks

 

Class begins:  1/30

Class ends:  5/18

Last Day to Drop: 4/16

 

YOU MUST READ THIS ENTIRE DOCUMENT

You should have taken “Introduction to Blackboard” to be successful in this course.

Pre-requirements for this class: EN50A and EN52 or ESL 95 and ESL 99

 

Instructor Information:

 

 

Name:   Darlene Overholtzer

Office:  off campus

E-mail:  DOverholtzer@frederick.edu

Phone Number:  240-235-2608

Office Hours:  by appointment

Campus Mail Box #:  561

           

Course Information:

 

Credits:  3

On-campus Meetings:  none-online course

On-campus Exams: 3

Prerequisites:  none

Co-requisites:  none

 

Course Description:

 

A wellness course designed to aid students in understanding the nature and sources of stress. Stress management coping strategies and relaxation techniques will be introduced.

 

Core Learning Outcomes:

 

By the conclusion of this course:

1. Understand the physiology of the stress response
2. Understand the relationship between stress and disease
3. Examine the sources of stress in life.
4. Value the role of stress management in lifelong learning by trying several  stress management coping strategies

 

 

 Instructional Methods:

 

Lecture, Class Discussions and Wellness Assessments, Power Point Presentations

 

 How is this course organized:

 

There will be lectures with labs, audio visual aids, discussion board and assignments.

 

 

 

 

Text(s) for Course:

Text: Seaward, Brian Luke (2008) Managing Stress:  Principles and Strategies for Health and Wellbeing, 6th Edition.  Sudsbury, MA:  Jones and Bartlett Publishers – 7th Edition

Workbook: Seaward, Brian Luke  (2008) The Art of Peace and Relaxation Workbook

 

 

 

 

Progress Report:

 

This course is on Blackboard so during the semester, you will have an opportunity to evaluate your progress in this course and decide if you need to make any adjustments (additional study, tutoring, conference with instructor) to assure your success in this course. You will always be able to see your progression on blackboard.

 

Evaluation Methods:

Tests / Papers / Projects

%   

Final Grade Scale

2 Exams (50 points each)

Final Exam (48 points)

17 Workbook Assignments (3 points each)

6 Online discussions (16 points each)

1 Reaction Paper (40 points)

 

10% each = 20% 

                 = 10%

2% each   = 34%

4% each   = 24%

                 = 12%

   Total = 100%

90 – 100%     = A

80 – 89%    = B

70 – 79%    = C

60 – 69%    = D

Below 59%   = F

 

If the graded performance for online assignments differs significantly from the grade average for proctored assignments, the instructor reserves the right to administer additional tests.

  

Attendance/Participation Policy:

 

This is an online course and participation is mandatory. There are NO lab make-ups and NO LATE Assignments will be accepted.

 

 Email Policy:

 

Email is an instructional tool essential to student-instructor and student-student communication. In the Blackboard environment by default, your email address is available to all students in this course.

However, students are permitted to use email addresses of other students in this course only for the purpose and the duration of this course.

Students who are concerned about the privacy of their personal email address are reminded of commercially available products that allow them to create unique email addresses specifically for the purpose and duration of this course.

The instructor can be expected to respond to regular student email inquiries (grades, posted assignments, and tests excluded) within the time frame of 24 to 48 hours.

 

Academic Honesty:

 

Work in this course is subject to the provisions of the FCC Code of Academic Honesty. Plagiarism in any form will not be tolerated. As a student, it is your job to practice academic honesty at ALL times.  Make sure that all sources, particularly Internet sources, get proper credit for quotations, paraphrases, and ideas. 

 

Students with Disabilities:

 

FCC provides reasonable accommodations to otherwise qualified students with disabilities in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 (ADA) and Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 (Section 504) and amendments.  Students with disabilities who are in need of accommodations must contact the Services for Students with Disabilities (SSD) office at 301-846-2408 (A Building, Room 106A) in order to request and apply for services.  The SSD office will require appropriate documentation of a disability.  Questions related to accommodations or services can be directed to the SSD office.  Additional information related to services can be viewed at the following FCC web page:  http://www.frederick.edu/student_services/disability.aspx. 

If you currently receive services from the SSD office, please submit your Student Success Plan to me and make an appointment with me to discuss your accommodations and needs in class.  I will hold any information you share with me in strict confidence unless you give me permission to do otherwise.

 



Topical Outline

 

Date

Content

Assignment

Estimated Time

Week 1

1 - The Nature of Stress

10 - Behavior Modification

11 - Journal Writing

Chapters 1, 10 and 11

Discussion:  1.1

Work book assignments:

Pick one: 1.3, 1.5 or 1.8

Do 10.2

Pick one: 11.1 - 11.7

Reading: 60 min. x 3 chapters = 180 min.

Assignments: .45 x 3 = 135 min.

Discussion Board: 45 minutes

 

Week 2

2 - Sociology of Stress

15 - Communication Skills

16 - Resource Management

Chapters 2, 15 and 16

Discussion: 2.1, 2.4

Workbook assignments:

Do: 15.2, 16.1, 16.8

Reading: 60 min. x 3 chapters = 180 min.

Assignments: .45 x 3 = 135 min.

Discussion Board: 45 minutes

Week 3

3 - Physiology of Stress

21 - Mental Imagery and Visualization

Chapters 3 and 21

Discussion: 3.2

Workbook Assignments:

Pick one: 2.1 or 2.2

Reading: 60 min. x 2 chapters = 120 min.

Assignments: .45 x 2 = 90 min.

Discussion Board: 45 minutes

 

Week 4

Study Previous Chapters

Exam on Previous 8 Chapters

Watch Video

Discussion: on Video

Study: 3 hours

Video: 60 min

Discussion Board; 45 min.

Week 5

4 - Stress and Disease

24 - Tai Chi

Chapters 4 and 22

Discussion: 4.1

Workbook Assignment:

Pick One: 4.2 – 4.7

Pick One: 24.1 or 24.2

Reading: 60 min. x 2 chapters = 120 min.

Assignments: .45 x 2 = 90 min.

Discussion Board: 45 minutes

 

Week 6

5 - Psychology of Stress

18 - Diaphragmatic Breathing

26 - Autogenic Training

Chapters 5, 18 and 26

Discussion: 5.1

Workbook Assignments:

Pick One: 5.2 – 5.9

Do: 18.1 and 26.2

Reading: 60 min. x 3 chapters = 180 min.

Assignments: .45 x 3 = 135 min.

Discussion Board: 45 minutes

 

Week 7

6 - Emotions: Anger, Fear and Joy

12 - Art Therapy

13 - Humor Therapy

Chapters 6, 12 and 13

Discussion: 6.1

Workbook Assignments:

Pick One: 6.2 – 6.10

Pick One: 12.1 or 12.1

Pick One: 13.1 – 13.4

Reading: 60 min. x 3 chapters = 180 min.

Assignments: .45 x 3 = 135 min.

Discussion Board: 45 minutes

 

Week 8

Study Previous Chapters

 

Exam on Previous 8 Chapters

Watch Video

Discussion on video

Study 3 hours

Video: 60 min

Discussion Board: 45 minutes

Week 9

7 - Stress Prone – Stress Resistant

14 - Creative Thinking

Chapters 7 and 14

Discussion: 7.1 and 7.2

Workbook Assignments:

Pick One: 7.4 – 7.11

Pick One: 14.1 – 14.4

Reading: 60 min. x 2 chapters = 120 min.

Assignments: .45 x 2 = 90 min.

Discussion Board: 45 minutes

 

 

Date

Content

Assignment

Estimated Time

Week 10

8 - Stress and Human Spirituality

19 - Meditation

Chapters 8 and 19

Discussion: 8.1

Workbook Assignments:

Pick One: 8.2 – 8.17

Pick One: 19.1 – 19.4

Reading: 60 min. x 2 chapters = 120 min.

Assignments: .45 x 2 = 90 min.

Discussion Board: 45 minutes

 

Week 11

9 - Restructuring and Reframing

25 - Progressive Muscular Relaxation

Chapters 9 and 25

Discussion: 9.1

Workbook Assignments:

Pick One: 9.2 – 9.6

Do: 25.1

Reading: 60 min. x 2 chapters = 120 min.

Assignments: .45 x 2 = 90 min.

Discussion Board: 45 minutes

 

Week 12

17 -Additional Coping Techniques

20 - Hatha Yoga

Chapters 17 and 20

Discussion: 17.1

Workbook Assignments:

Pick One: 17.2 -17.5

Do: 20.1

Reading: 60 min. x 2 chapters = 120 min.

Assignments: .45 x 2 = 90 min.

Discussion Board: 45 minutes

 

Week 13

28 - Exercise and Nutrition

23 - Massage Therapy

Chapters 28 and 23

Discussion: 28.1

Workbook Assignments:

Pick One: 28.2 – 28.13

Pick One: 23.1 or 23.2

Reading: 60 min. x 2 chapters = 120 min.

Assignments: .45 x 2 = 90 min.

Discussion Board: 45 minutes

 

Week 14

22 - Music Therapy

Relaxation Papers Due

Chapter 22

Discussion: 22.1

Workbook Assignment:

Pick One: Exercise IV.A or IV.B

Reading: 60 min. x 1 chapters = 60 min.

Assignments: .45 x 1 = 45 min.

Discussion Board: 45 minutes

 

Week 15

Final Exam

Exam on last 10 chapters

Study 3 hours

 

 

 

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