SRJC Course Outlines

5/3/2024 3:31:55 PMDRD 352 Course Outline as of Fall 2017

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CATALOG INFORMATION

Discipline and Nbr:  DRD 352Title:  STRESS MANAGEMENT  
Full Title:  Stress Management for Academic Success
Last Reviewed:1/27/2020

UnitsCourse Hours per Week Nbr of WeeksCourse Hours Total
Maximum1.00Lecture Scheduled1.0017.5 max.Lecture Scheduled17.50
Minimum1.00Lab Scheduled02 min.Lab Scheduled0
 Contact DHR0 Contact DHR0
 Contact Total1.00 Contact Total17.50
 
 Non-contact DHR0 Non-contact DHR Total0

 Total Out of Class Hours:  35.00Total Student Learning Hours: 52.50 

Title 5 Category:  AA Degree Non-Applicable
Grading:  Grade or P/NP
Repeatability:  00 - Two Repeats if Grade was D, F, NC, or NP
Also Listed As: 
Formerly: 

Catalog Description:
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This course will explore principles and techniques of stress management.  It also includes topics specific to disability management.

Prerequisites/Corequisites:


Recommended Preparation:

Limits on Enrollment:

Schedule of Classes Information
Description: Untitled document
This course will explore principles and techniques of stress management.  It also includes topics specific to disability management.
(Grade or P/NP)

Prerequisites:
Recommended:
Limits on Enrollment:
Transfer Credit:
Repeatability:00 - Two Repeats if Grade was D, F, NC, or NP

ARTICULATION, MAJOR, and CERTIFICATION INFORMATION

Associate Degree:Effective:Inactive:
 Area:
 
CSU GE:Transfer Area Effective:Inactive:
 
IGETC:Transfer Area Effective:Inactive:
 
CSU Transfer:Effective:Inactive:
 
UC Transfer:Effective:Inactive:
 
C-ID:

Certificate/Major Applicable: Not Certificate/Major Applicable



COURSE CONTENT

Outcomes and Objectives:
At the conclusion of this course, the student should be able to:
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Upon completion of the course, students will be able to:
1. Articulate the physiological components of stress and relaxation.  
2. Identify personal stressors.
3. Describe a variety of stress management strategies.  
4. Identify specific stress management strategies that address disability related limitations.

Topics and Scope
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I. Physiological components of stress and relaxation psychophysiology
II. Personal stressors and existing stress management strategies
    A. Relationships
    B. Academic
     C. Financial
     D. Health
III. The relationship of stress management and disability management
IV. Time management strategies to reduce stress
V. Introduction and practice with stress management strategies such as:
     A. Relaxation techniques
     B. Meditation
     C. Affirmation
     D. Music appreciation
     E. Movement
     F. Nutrition
     G. Exercise
     H. Sleep
     I. Mindfulness
     J. Journaling
VI. Specific applications of stress managment to college and personal stressors
VII. Monitoring and managing stress

Assignments:
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1. Reading assignments approximately 5-10 pages per week
2. Written short answer responses to 3-6 reading assignments
3. In-class discussion on course topics
4. In-class practice w/ stress management strategies
5. Self-Assessment of stress in personal and school life
6. Practice of exercises, strategies and techniques outside of class
7. Design a personal stress management program
8. Quizzes (0-3)

Methods of Evaluation/Basis of Grade.
Writing: Assessment tools that demonstrate writing skill and/or require students to select, organize and explain ideas in writing.Writing
10 - 30%
Responses to assigned readings, stress management plan
Problem solving: Assessment tools, other than exams, that demonstrate competence in computational or non-computational problem solving skills.Problem Solving
10 - 20%
Self assessment
Skill Demonstrations: All skill-based and physical demonstrations used for assessment purposes including skill performance exams.Skill Demonstrations
20 - 30%
Practice stress managment strategies
Exams: All forms of formal testing, other than skill performance exams.Exams
0 - 10%
Quizzes
Other: Includes any assessment tools that do not logically fit into the above categories.Other Category
10 - 30%
Attendance and participation


Representative Textbooks and Materials:
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Instructor prepared materials

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