Maricopa Community Colleges  CPD102AH   20024-99999 

Official Course Description:  MCCCD Approval:  05/28/02

CPD102AH   20024-99999

LEC

2 Credit(s)

2 Period(s)

Stress Management

Reviews the sources of stress, the physiological effects and the psychological impact of stress on the individual. Provides strategies to reduce stress. Prerequisites: None.

 

 

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MCCCD Official Course Competencies:

 

 

CPD102AH  20024-99999

Stress Management

 

1.

Identify the sources of stress. (I)

2.

Identify and explain the physiological effects of stress on the individual. (II)

3.

Identify and explain the psychological impacts of stress on the individual. (III)

4.

Identify and explain effective strategies to reduce stress. (IV)

5.

Identify, demonstrate and evaluate at least one strategy to reduce personal stress. (IV, V)

 

 

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MCCCD Official Course Outline:

 

 

CPD102AH   20024-99999

Stress Management

 

 

I. Sources of Stress

A. Definitions and theory

B. Personal factors

C. Socio-cultural factors

D. Environment factors

II. Physiological Effects of Stress

A. Nervous system

B. Immune system

C. Endocrine system

D. Disease

III. Psychological Impacts of Stress

A. Emotions

B. Thoughts and beliefs

C. Behavioral patterns

IV. Effective Strategies to Reduce Stress

A. Nutrition and exercise

B. Relaxation techniques

C. Behavioral strategies

D. Cognitive strategies

V. Personal Stress Management Plan

A. Identify personal strategy(ies)

B. Develop action plan

C. Demonstration and evaluation

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