GEN1000 Perspectives on General Education
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Stress has been called “the disease of 21st century”. It has tremendous impact no matter on individual’s betterment or the society. How to tackle it in a right way or even convert a negative stress into a positive one is a great and valuable challenge in contemporary society. This module aims to explore the interaction of stress and environment on individual and group wellbeing, facilitate the awareness towards stress and comprehend others’ behaviour. Moreover, this module also covers the scientific foundation of stress including its nature, causes, symptoms and consequences together with the physiological, psychological and sociological effects. In addition, this module puts the focus upon the positive and constructive intervention and attitudes for managing stress. Besides the theories, tutorial and practicum will be included to strengthen the cognitive learning.
Upon completion of this module, students should be able to:
a. Assess a holistic model of stress, health and wellness;
b. Distinguish the multi-dimension effect of stress that incorporates the interplay of physiology, psychology, culture and environment on individual and society’s wellbeing;
c. Apply the science and technology of stress management in a variety of settings;
d. Critically evaluate how different stress-related models, theories and intervention are relevant to our daily life.
1. Holistic Approach of Health and Wellness
1.1 The Physical & Emotional Basis
1.2 The Intellectual & Environmental Basis
1.3 The Occupational, Social and Spiritual Basis
2. Scientific Foundations – Stress Psychophysiology
2.1 Definition and Nature of Stress
2.1 The Brain
2.2 Different Human Body System
2.3 Causes, Symptoms and Consequences of Stress
2.4 Stress-related Disorders and Diseases
3. General Applications
3.1 Models of Stress
3.2 Life Situation Interventions – Intrapersonal and Interpersonal
3.3 Perception Intervention
3.4 Spirituality and Stress
3.5 Relaxation Techniques
3.4 Physiological Arousal and Behaviour Change Inter-ventions
3.5 Introduction of Technology of Stress Management – Stress Management Apps
4. Specific Applications Stress and the College Student
5. Practicum
5.1 Relaxation Activities
5.2 Awareness Enhancement Exercises
6. Stress Management Plan
6.1 Readiness
6.2 Develop the Plan
1. In-class exercises and practicum (15%)
2. Assignment(s) (15%)
3. Project and Presentation (20%)
4. Quiz (10%)
5. Final Examination (40%)
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