NCFE Managing Stress

Course Code: OCN325
Award Level 2, Similar to - NVQ Level 2, GCSE (Grades A*-C)

This is the NCFE Level 2 Managing Stress course. This programme is designed for people who wish to gain an understanding of principles and practice of Managing Stress. No prior knowledge is required. 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 and develop awareness of goal setting and time management techniques.

This home learning course would be particularly useful in a workplace environment. Maybe you're in a management or team leader role? Wouldn't it be very useful to be able to have a greater understandong of people and their behaviour. Resolving conficts and ensuring your team is more motivated and less stressed out will work wonders for productivity.

Course Content

The course is divided up as nine modules, as follows:

Module 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.

Module 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.

Module 3: Symptoms of Stress

The physical, psychological and behavioural symptoms of stress
Stress indicator questionnaires
The physical and emotional warning signs of stress

Module 4: Understanding the Coping Process

Recognise coping responses to stress
Non-responding behaviours

Module 5: Managing Stress – Skills and Techniques

A ten point plan for dealing with stress

Module 6: Relaxation and Stress

A range of relaxation and stress relief measures

Module 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

Module 8: Self-Concept and Self-Esteem

The concept of self-esteem
Self-esteem and personal analysis
Composing personal development plan for improving self-esteem

Module 9: Goal Setting and Time Management

The importance of motivation in reducing stress
The process of goal-setting
Common effective time management techniques

Course Duration

Students may register at any time and have a full year to complete their studies.

Assessment

The course will take the form of a series of written assignments which are submitted and marked by your tutor. There is no external examination.

Study Method

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

Qualifications

A successfully completed course leads to a Level 2 award in Managing Stress from NCFE; a leading UK awarding body recognised by the Qualifications and Curriculum Authority.

You can read more about NCFE and our awarding bodies here: Awards