SH207 Managing Stress

Managing Stress

This programme is designed for people who wish to gain an understanding of principles and practice of Managing Stress. No prior knowledge is required.

Course Description

Managing Stress

The objectives of the course are to understand the nature of stress, explore people’s responses to
stress, develop an understanding of common stress symptoms, explore how people cope with
stress, demonstrate stress management techniques, understand the role of relaxation, describe the benefits of nutrition and diet, understand the impact of self esteem on stress, develop awareness of goal setting and time management techniques.

The course is designed for study by distance learning at work or at home. Students receive course manual, assignments and studyguide plus tutor support by mail and email. You can start at any time and plan your studies over a period of up to one year from the time of enrolment.

At the end of this course successful learners will receive a level 2 NCFE Award certificate of achievement. That means that it is independently accredited at a level of learning equivalent to level 2 on the National Qualifications Framework (NQF) for England, Wales and Northern Ireland.

Our aim is to provide you with the best deal available, therefore registration fee, certification fee and full tutor support is included in the course price for you.

Previous Knowledge Required

No previous knowledge is required to complete this course.

Support

You will receive the course manual, assignments and study guide plus tutor support by mail and email.

Our student support team are also available for any other queries that you may have whilst completing your course. You can be assured that unlimited support is available for your home study course, so there is no need to struggle or feel isolated during your studies.  

This course is supplied and delivered by our partner organisation - Kendal Publishing.

Assessment

This course is assessed through a series of tutor marked assignments. No attendance at an exams centre is required.

Modules

• Unit 1: Understanding Stress
• Defining stress
• The causes of stress in terms of three personality types
• The effects of stress in relation to physical, emotional and mental behaviour
• Unit 2: The Stress Response
• The concepts of stressor and stress response
• The concept of an holistic approach to a stress response
• The major components in the activation of the stress response
• Unit 3: Symptoms of Stress
• The physical, psychological and behavioural symptoms of stress
• Stress indicator questionnaires
• The physical and emotional warning signs of stress
• Unit 4: Understanding the Coping Process
• Recognise coping responses to stress
• Non-responding behaviours
• Unit 5: Managing Stress – Skills and Techniques
• A ten point plan for dealing with stress
• Unit 6: Relaxation and Stress
• A range of relaxation and stress relief measures
• Unit 7: Nutrition and Its Role in Managing Stress
• A range of diet and nutritional behaviours which reduce stress
• The links between nutrition and stress
• The benefits of exercise in reducing stress
• The role of sleep in reducing stress
• Unit 8: Self-Concept and Self-Esteem
• The concept of self-esteem
• Self-esteem and personal analysis
• Composing personal development plan for improving self-esteem
• Unit 9: Goal Setting and Time Management
• The importance of motivation in reducing stress
• The process of goal-setting
• Common effective time management techniques

Awarding Body

NCFE is recognised as an awarding body by The Qualifications and Curriculum Authority (QCA) in England, the Council for Curriculum, Examinations and Assessment (CCEA) in Northern Ireland, and the Qualifications, Curriculum and Assessment Authority.

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