4/26/2025 9:16:23 PM	DRD 352 Course Outline as of Summer 2021	Changed Course
CATALOG INFORMATION
Discipline and Nbr:  DRD 352	Title:  STRESS MANAGEMENT
Full Title:  Stress Management for Academic Success
Last Reviewed:1/27/2020

Units		Course Hours per Week			Nbr of Weeks	Course Hours Total
Maximum	1.00	Lecture Scheduled	1.00		17.5 max.	Lecture Scheduled	17.50
Minimum	1.00	Lab Scheduled	0		2 min.	Lab Scheduled	0
		Contact DHR	0			Contact DHR	0
		Contact Total	1.00			Contact Total	17.50
		Non-contact DHR	0			Non-contact DHR Total	0

Total Out of Class Hours:  35.00

Total 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:

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:

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

Student Learning Outcomes:
At the conclusion of this course, the student should be able to:

1.  Integrate stress management techniques into daily life.

2.  Describe the relationship between stress and disability management.

 

Objectives:

At the conclusion of this course, the student should 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

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 Management to College and Personal Stressors

VII. Monitoring and Managing Stress

Assignments:

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 plan

8. Quiz(zes) (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 management 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:

Instructor prepared materials

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