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HHSC383 Stress and Stress Management Physiology

Updated: 23 January 2008
Credit Points 6
Offering
Responsible Campus Teaching Period Mode of Study
Armidale Semester 1 Off Campus
Armidale Semester 1 On Campus
Online level Level C - Internet access required
Intensive School(s)
Start Finish Attendance Notes
18 April 2008 20 April 2008 Optional
Supervised Exam There is a UNE Supervised Examination held at the end of the teaching period in which you are enrolled.
Pre-requisites HHSC 233, 243, 237 or equivalent (eg 12 cp HBIO 200 level or HHSC 201, 202); or candidature in GradDipSc
Co-requisites None
Restrictions HHSC 583
Notes students must not be enrolled without correct prerequisite
Combined Units HHSC583 - Stress and Stress Management Physiology
Coordinator(s) Gudrun Dieberg (gdieberg@une.edu.au)
Unit Description

Stress is a contributing factor in many bodily dysfunctions. Stress management is recognised as contributing to optimal health. This unit will also describe the effects of stress physiology on major body systems. Information covering some aspects of stress management techniques will also be provided. Students of HHSC 583 will have an indepth understanding of the integration of the topics covered.

Prescribed Material
Mandatory

Text(s):

Note: Students are expected to purchase prescribed material

Why Zebras Don't Get Ulcers
ISBN: 9780805073690
Sapolsky, R.M., WH Freeman and Co. 3rd ed. 2004
Principles of Anatomy and Physiology
ISBN: 9780471689348
Tortora, G.J. and Derrickson, B., Wiley and Sons 11th ed. 2006
Recommended Material
Optional

Text(s):

Note: Reference material is held in the University Library - purchase is optional

Pathophysiology: Concepts of Altered Health States
ISBN: 9780781749886
Porth, C.M., Lippincott, Williams and Wilkins 7th ed.
Note: Reference book (available from the Dixson Library, UNE)
Practical Stress Management
ISBN: 9780805349115
Romas, J.A. and Sharma, M., Pearson 4th ed. 2007
Stress Management for Wellness
ISBN: 9780155079434
Schafer, W., Harcourt 4th ed. 1999
Disclaimer Unit information may be subject to change prior to commencement of the teaching period.
   

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