Course Outline for Psychology 25L, Page 2

Chabot College September 1997 Replaced Fall 2010 Course Outline for Psychology 25L Stress Management and Health Psychology Laboratory

Catalog Description:

25L – Stress Management and Health Psychology Laboratory .5 unit

Using a scientific approach to the study of stress management, this laboratory will introduce students to current stress reduction techniques used in the field of health psychology. An analysis of the mental, physiological, and nutritional factors which help produce optimal-personal performance in daily living activities will be investigated. Prerequisite: Completion or current enrollment in Psychology 25. 1 hour laboratory. [Typical contact hours: 17.5]

Prerequisite Skills:

Completion or current enrollment of Psychology 25—Stress Management and Health Psychology. Laboratory can be repeated up to 4 times.

Expected Outcomes for Students:

Upon completion of the course, the student should be able to: 1. demonstrate proper breathing enhancement techniques while engaged in flexibility and postural exercises; 2. demonstrate an increased knowledge of the principles of essential nutrients and nutritional wellness; 3. understand and explain the interrelationship of positive thinking, stable moods, and guided imagery; 4. demonstrate the ability to self-identify negative stress and its effects on personal immunity.

Course Content

1. Exercise Options a. Breathing Enhancements b. Abdominal Exercises c. Flexibility and Posture Exercises, Phase I d. Flexibility and Posture Exercises, Phase II e. Aerobic Exercise: Introduction and Outdoor Options f. Strength and Endurance Exercises g. Balance, Agility, and Coordination Exercises 2. Nutritional Wellness a. Nutritional Wellness: Introduction b. Eight Scientific Nutrition Principles c. Essential Nutrients: A Painless Primer d. Contaminant-Free Food 3. Unlimited Mind and Life Unity a. Positive Thinking, Good Moods, and Guided Imagery b. Concentration and Protecting yourself from negative stress c. Anchors and Patterning Excellence d. Your Mind-Emotions-Immunity: Science Discovers Your Inner Healer e. Developing your Brain/Mind at any age f. Life unit Chabot College Course Outline for Psychology 25L, Page 2 September 1997 ]

Methods of Presentation:

1. Lecture and discussion 2. Student participation of floor exercises 3. Audio and Video presentation of stress reducing techniques and guided imagery activities

Methods of Evaluating Student Progress:

1. Students will be given a pre- and post-test examination as it relates to their base vital signs— blood pressure, pulse rate, blood chemistry analysis (optional). 2. Student participation through accurate personal-performance log and journal entry 3. Final Examination and personal performance evaluation

Textbook(s) (Typical):

The Stanford Health and Exercise handbook, John W. Farquhar, M.D., Stanford Alumni Association

Special Student Materials: