HPE-164 Stress Reduction Through Exercise
This course will explore the many ways that stress affects us both physically and emotionally. Stress management techniques taught include meditation, progressive relaxation, autogenics and others. Exercise is a regular part of each class.
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Course Outline
Department
Health Science and Human Performance
Course Description
This course will explore the many ways that stress affects us both physically and emotionally. Stress management techniques taught include meditation, progressive relaxation, autogenics and others. Exercise is a regular part of each class.
Credit Hours
2Semester(s) Course Will Be Offered
Fall, Spring, Summer, Winter
Course Learning Outcomes
- Identify and understand the signs and symptoms of stress
- Distinguish methods to control and/or reduce stress in their daily life
- Develop coping skills that will enable the student to control his/her level of stress
- Apply stress management techniques
Topic Outline
- 1. Lecture
- a. Stress
- i. Eustress
- ii. Distress
- iii. Fight-or-flight response
- iv. Negative coping techniques
- b. Journal writing
- c. Communication
- d. Social support
- e. Nutrition
- f. Sleep
- g. Time management
- h. Spirituality
- i. Comic relief
- j. Positive affirmations
- 2. Relaxation techniques
- a. Deep breathing
- b. Muscle relaxation
- c. Visualization
- d. Meditation
- e. Autogenic training
- f. Yoga
- g. Tai chi
- h. Comic relief
- i. Music therapy
- j. Affirmations
- 3. Exercises
- a. Walking
- b. Jogging
- c. Hiking
- d. Pilates
- e. Tai chi
- f. Yoga
- g. Aerobic exercise (cardio machines)
- h. Anaerobic exercise (circuit weight training)
- i. Recreational games