Course Title: STRESS AND COPING STRATEGIES L T P/S SW/F TOTAL

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Credit Units: 1 UNITS
1 - - - 1
Course Code: BS302

Course Level: UG

Course Objectives:
To develop an understanding the concept of stress its causes, symptoms and consequences.
To develop an understanding the consequences of the stress on one’s wellness, health, and work performance

Pre-requisites: BS -5

Course Contents/Syllabus: Weightage (%)

Module I: Stress
Descriptors/Topics

Meaning & Nature 20

Characteristics
Types of stress

Module II: Stages and Models of Stress

Descriptors/Topics
Stages of stress
The physiology of stress 25
Stimulus-oriented approach.
Response-oriented approach.
The transactional and interactional model.
 Pressure – environment fit model of stress.

Module III: Causes and symptoms of stress

Descriptors/Topics
Personal
Organizational 15
Environmental

Module IV: Consequences of stress

Descriptors/Topics
Effect on behavior and personality 15
Effect of stress on performance
Individual and Organizational consequences with special focus on health

Module V: Strategies for stress management

Descriptors/Topics

Importance of stress management

Healthy and Unhealthy strategies
Peer group and social support 25
Happiness and well-being

Student Learning Outcomes:

On completion of the course the students
define positive stress in life
recognize symptoms of stress
mange stress in healthy way

Pedagogy for Course Delivery:

Lectures, PPT Presentation, Activities, Psychometric testing, Group Discussion, Role Plays, Situational Analysis, Project etc.
Assessment/ Examination Scheme:

Theory L/T (%) Lab/Practical/Studio (%) Total

100 100

Theory Assessment (L&T):

Continuous Assessment/Internal Assessment End Term Examination

Components (Drop down) Class Test Social Awareness Journal For Success Attendance
Programme

Weightage (%) 10 10 15 05 60

Lab/ Practical/ Studio Assessment: Nil

Continuous Assessment/Internal Assessment End Term Examination

Components (Drop down

Weightage (%)

Text & References:

Blonna, Richard; Coping with Stress in a Changing World: Second edition

Pestonjee, D.M, Pareek, Udai, Agarwal Rita; Studies in Stress And its Management
Pestonjee, D.M.; Stress and Coping: The Indian Experience