After completing this course, the student should be able to:
 

	Recognize factors causing stress
	Understand the effect stress has on health
	Identify ineffective methods for coping with stress and practice effective ones

What is Stress?
Introduces the concept of stress.  Identifies three types of stressors, that is, agents that cause stress.  
 

	Recognizing Stress Definition of stress.  Two kinds of stress.
	Identifying Stressors Three types of stressors.  Examples of each type.
	Measuring Stressors Exercise to measure the stress associated with life events.  Exercise to identify which stressors evoke a particular emotional response.

What Can Stress Do?
Examines your response to stressors.  Shows how the response can determine the impact stress has on your physical, mental and emotional health.  Examines how personality influences your reaction to stress.
 

	The Stress Response Early warning signs of stress overload.  Stages in the stress response.  Minor and major effects of stress.
	Personality and Stress How personality types influence stress reactions.  How performance is affected by stress.

How Do You Cope With Stress?
Demonstrates how sound nutrition, regular exercise and relaxation practice help you deal with stress.
 

	Methods Dangers of some coping mechanisms for stress.  Some methods of coping with stress that work.
	Nutrition How stress and nutrition are related.  Guidelines for sound nutrition when under stress.
	Physical Exercise How exercise relieves tension caused by stress.  Choosing a physical activity to incorporate into a stress management program.
	Relaxation Techniques Benefits of relaxation for reducing stress.  Practicing relaxation techniques.