Managing Stress Course, NCFE Home Study Course in 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.

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. The course is provided in conjunction with Kendal Publishing Limited – a licenced NCFE centre.

NCFE is recognised as an awarding body by the qualification regulators for England, Wales and Northern Ireland.
The regulators are the Office of the Qualifications and Examinations Regulator (Ofqual) in England, the Department for Children,
Education, Lifelong Learning and Skills (DCELLS) in Wales and the Council for Curriculum, Examinations and Assessment (CCEA) in Northern Ireland

COURSE CONTENT

The course is divided up into 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

"Managing Stress Course NCFE Level 2"