ALLEN COMMUNITY COLLEGE
COMMON COURSE OUTLINE
HPE 110 STRESS MANAGEMENT
www.allencc.edu
I.
COURSE INFORMATION
A. Health and Physical Education 110 Stress Management
B. 1 credit hour
C. No textbook required
D. Prerequisites: None
II.
COURSE DESCRIPTION
Stress Management is a course designed to teach students stress management and mental training
techniques. Theoretical and practical applications of stress management, biofeedback, and achievement
mental training are included.
III.
LEARNING OUTCOMES
A. Identify the signs and symptoms of stress and anxiety
B. Describe stress management techniques/methods
C. Identify the signs and symptoms of depression
D. Identify the effects of stress on one’s body
E. Describe the benefits of biofeedback training
F. Describe the benefits of relaxation/imagery training
G. Identify the major stressors in today’s society
H. Describe achievement mental training
I. Define psycho-physiological self-awareness
IV.
MAJOR CONTENT AREAS
A. Overview of stress management
B. Techniques for stress management
C. Biofeedback
D. Achievement mental training
E. Mind/body connections
V.
ASSIGNMENTS (may include but are not limited to)
A. Self-awareness exercises
B. Relaxation sessions
VI.
EVALUATION METHODS (may include but are not limited to)
A. Attendance and participation
B. Assignments
C. Quizzes