Frederick Community College

Course Syllabus

HE 201-ONL5 Stress Management

Spring, 2012 – Second 7 Weeks

 

Class Begins: March 31, 2012

Class Ends: May 18, 2012

Last Day to Withdraw: May 3, 2012

 

Instructor Information

Instructor:   Rebecca Sutula

Office:   off campus

E-mail: rsutula@frederick.edu

Phone Number: 443-386-7069

 

Office Hours: by appointment

 

Campus Mail Box Number: 

 

Course Information

Course: HE201

Credits: 3

Prerequisites:  EN50A or ESL95 and ESL99

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 completion of the course, students will

1.     Understand the nature of stress

2.     Gain an awareness of the relationship between the mind and the body.

3.     Assess their own stress levels and coping abilities.

4.     Understand and be able to apply different coping mechanisms.

5.     Understand and engage in various relaxation techniques.

 

 Additional Outcomes

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

Online power point lectures, textbook reading, discussion board, instructor feedback on workbook assignments, audio CD of relaxation methods, and instructor feedback on individual student research project.

 

 

Text(s)           

Required Textbook:

Seaward, Brian Luke (2011) Managing Stress:  Principles and Strategies for Health and Wellbeing, 7th Edition.  Sudsbury, MA:  Jones and Bartlett Publishers

 

Required Workbook:

Seaward, Brian Luke (2008) The Art of Peace and Relaxation Workbook, 7th edition.  Sudsbury, MA:  Jones and Bartlett Publishers.

 

Progress Report

Students will receive some form of written assessment of their progress in the course no later than the sixth week of a fifteen week semester or one-third of the instructional time for shorter sessions.

 

Assessment Method

Tests / Papers / Projects

Point or Percentage Value

Final Grade Scale

Exams (3)

varies

100

Discussion Board (5)

6 points each

30

Workbook Assignments (10)

3 points each

30

Stress Management Project (1)

30 points

30

 

 

 

 

 

 

                      TOTAL

 

190

 

Codes of Academic Integrity and Student Conduct

Students are required to uphold the Code of Academic Integrity and the Code of Student Conduct. Students who violate either of these codes may receive a failing grade in the class.  Information about these codes and other student policies, procedures, and penalties is available on the Student Policy and Procedures web page at http://www.frederick.edu/student_services/studentpolicies.aspx .

 

Student Services

A variety of services are available to assist students in succeeding at FCC. Students can learn more about these services by visiting the Student Services web page: http://www.frederick.edu/student_services/index.aspx

 

Students with disabilities who are in need of accommodations or who have questions related to disabilities services should contact the Services for Students with Disabilities (SSD) office at 301-846-2408. Students can learn more about these services by visiting the Services for Students with Disabilities web page: http://www.frederick.edu/student_services/disability.aspx .

 

Participation Policy

Use the following principles as a guide in formulating a participation policy for your course.

 

Attendance and participation are expected. I am able to track when you have accessed the site and will follow participation in the weekly discussion. Attendance for online courses includes accessing and completing weekly assignments and actively participating in weekly discussion on time.

(1)  You must answer each weekly discussion.    This is an interactive part of the class and may not be turned in late.  Please see the discussion board for specifics on how your postings are graded.   

(2)  All assignments, project, discussion board, and exams have a scheduled due date.  If you are 1 day late you will lose 1 letter grade (10%), 2 days late will lose 2 letter grades (20%).  Work will not be accepted more than 2 days late.  Individual exceptions to the late policy may be considered only if you contact me prior to the due date.

(3)  The course level class participation policy is designed to support the learning process.

(4)  The course level class participation policy is designed within the framework of approved class formats such as online, hybrid and face-to-face classes.

(5)  To maintain the highest quality of academic work, the course level class participation policy encourages and expects the student to participate fully in all course activities.

(6)  In case of serious illness, emergency, religious holidays, or participation in official college functions, students remain responsible for completing the requirements of the course.

(7)  If “Class Participation” affects the grade of a student, the course syllabus identifies measurable units of class participation in course activities.

 

 

 

Email Communication

All students will receive and be expected to use their FCC email address for their correspondence with faculty and staff at the college.  Students can establish and access their FCC email accounts at the login page: https://myfcc.frederick.edu.

 

Topical Outline

Every effort will be made to keep to this schedule; however, the instructor reserves the right to alter or amend it as necessary. Additional dates, as published in the academic schedule of classes and listed below, may be required as make-up days for inclement weather.

 

Week

Subject

Content/Assignment

Estimated Hours

1

Week #1

Reading: 

The Nature of Stress Chpt. 1

Physiology of Stress Chpt. 3 

Journal Writing Chpt 11

Workbook:

1.5 Personal Stress Inventory

1.2 My Health Philosophy

Discussion Board

 

 

7

2

Week #2

Reading:

Stress and Disease Chpt 4

Psychology of Stress Chpt 5

Workbook:

5.1 Psychology of Stress

6.6 Creative Anger Management

Discussion Board

Due:  Stress Management Technique Selection

 

6

3

Week #3

Reading:

Stress Emotions Chpt 6

Personality Traits Chpt 7

Workbook:

6.7- Fear this.

Discussion Board

Practice your stress management technique

EXAM #1

 

 

6

4

Week #4

Reading:

Stress & Human Spirituality Chpt 8    Cognitive Restructuring Chpt. 9   

Behavior Modification Chpt. 10

Workbook:

9.4 Optimist or Pessimist

10.4 Healthy Boundaries

Discussion Board 

Practice your stress management technique

 

 

6

Week

Subject

Content/Assignment

Estimated Hours

5

Week #5

Reading: 

Humor Therapy Chpt 13

Creative Problem Solving Chpt 14

Communication Skills Chpt. 15

Workbook:

13.3 Good Vibrations

14.1 Roles of Creativity

Discussion Board

Practice your stress management technique

EXAM #2

 

 

10

6

Week #6

Reading: 

Diaphragmatic Breathing Chpt 18

Meditation Chpt 19

Workbook: 

15.2 Communication Skills

Discussion Board                             

Practice your stress management technique

 

 

4

7

Week #7

Reading:

Physical Exercise, Nutrition, & Stress  Chpt. 28

Discussion Board                             

EXAM #3

Due: Reaction Paper to stress management technique

 

 

5