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HHSC383 Stress and Stress Management Physiology

Updated: 11 December 2009
Credit Points 6
Offering
Responsible Campus Teaching Period Mode of Study Online Level
Armidale Semester 1 Off Campus C - Internet access required
Armidale Semester 1 On Campus C - Internet access required
Intensive School(s)
Start Finish Attendance Notes
09 April 2010 11 April 2010 Non-Mandatory
Supervised Exam There is a UNE Supervised Examination held at the end of the teaching period in which you are enrolled.
Pre-requisites None
Co-requisites None
Restrictions HHSC583
Notes

Sound knowledge of anatomy and physiology is strongly recommended.
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 HHSC583 will have an in-depth 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
Text refers to: Semester 1 , On and Off Campus
Recommended Material
Optional 		Text(s):

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

Stress Management for Wellness
ISBN: 9780155079434
Schafer, W., Harcourt 4th ed. 1999
Text refers to: Semester 1 , On and Off Campus
Practical Stress Management
ISBN: 9780321596406
Romas, J.A. and Sharma, M., Pearson 5th ed. 2009
Note: 4th ed. is acceptable and available from the UNE Dixson Library.
Text refers to: Semester 1 , On and Off Campus
Referenced Material
Optional 		Text(s):

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

Principles of Anatomy and Physiology
ISBN: 9780470084717
Tortora, G.J. and Derrickson, B., Wiley 12th ed. 2009
Note: Available at the Dixson Library, UNE
Text refers to: Semester 1 , On and Off Campus
Pathophysiology: Concepts of Altered Health States
ISBN: 9781605473901
Porth, C.M. and Matfin, G., Lippincott, Williams and Wilkins 8th ed. 2009
Note: Available at the Dixson Library, UNE
Text refers to: Semester 1 , On and Off Campus
Disclaimer Unit information may be subject to change prior to commencement of the teaching period.
Assessment
Title Exam Length Weight Mode No. Words
Assignment 1 20% 1500
Relates to Learning Outcomes (LO) and Graduate Attributes (GA)
LO: 1, 2, 3 GA: 1, 2, 3, 4, 6
Assignment 2 40% 2500
Relates to Learning Outcomes (LO) and Graduate Attributes (GA)
LO: 2, 3, 4, 5 GA: 1, 2, 3, 4, 6
Final Examination 2 hrs 40%
Relates to Learning Outcomes (LO) and Graduate Attributes (GA)
LO: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5 GA: 1, 2, 3, 4, 6

Learning Outcomes (LO) Upon completion of this unit, students will be able to:
  1. define "stress" and explain any difficulties encountered and identify the factors which contribute to the perception of the stimulus as a stressor; some stressors which may be experienced during different stages of the life cycle;
  2. explain the constellation of interacting factors which make it difficult to prove that stress causes disease; the physiological bases of the common symptoms observed during the various phases of the GAS; the actions of the chemicals released during the GAS on receptors at the effector level; the physiological basis of the selection of skeletal muscle as a target for stress management techniques and give several examples of such techniques;
  3. describe the neuroendocrine interactions characteristic of all phases of the General Adaptation Syndrome (GAS) and the physiological responses which arise from these interactions; the various levels of physiological integration in the nervous system; a variety of stress management techniques, targeted at the neuromuscular and nervous system; stress management strategies designed to promote immune function;
  4. compare and contrast the physiological events of the stress and relaxation responses, including the control of each; list the evidence for an endogenous biological clock, state its anatomical locations and describe its mechanisms of action; trace the pathways by which thoughts and emotions can influence body systems to produce relaxation responses or symptoms of stress; and discuss the evidence for changes involving the immune system during stress, and the problems in identifying effects of stress on immune function.
  5. integrate the role of stress and consequent damage to the immune system in the aetiology of illness and apply understanding of the endocrinology of stress to the management of infertility.

Graduate Attributes (GA)
Attribute Taught Assessed Practised
1 Knowledge of a Discipline
Knowledge of the discipline is a key learning outcome. 		True True True
2 Communication Skills
Communication is taught by example, assessed and practised in assignments, exams and on-line discussions. 		True True True
3 Global Perspectives
Global perspective is included through readings and important to health science students. 		True True
4 Information Literacy
Unit involves skills in on-line learning, literature and information technology. 		True True True
5 Life-Long Learning
Practised in all Human Biology and Physiology units. 		True
6 Problem Solving
Is an important part of class discussion and assessment. 		True True True
7 Social Responsibility
Unit includes components on social implications and ethics. 		True
8 Team Work
Ability to interact effectively with others is an important part of the unit. 		True
   

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