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COURSE CALENDAR AND ASSIGNMENT SCHEDULE
| Topics/Activities | Start (use exact dates) |
End | Assignments Due |
| Diaphragmatic breathing MODULE 1 |
01/20 | 02/07 |
Read Ch 14 and be prepared to discuss. Complete exercises at the end of the chapter and refer to them in your comments. Reply to MY discussion question(s) by 02/04 at midnight. Give at least 2 other discussion contributions by 02/07. These should take the form of ideas, observations, impressions and can include questions. You may also form a discussion contribution by replying to a classmate. (Simple statements such as "I agree" or "I disagree" can be used for conversation, but will not be given credit. Discussion posts for credit need to be substantive, giving forth thought and fresh information.) Read Chapter 14. Primary post due: 02/04 (midnight) Secondary posts due: 02/07 (midnight) ____________________________________________ |
| Definition of Stress and Self Assessment MODULE 2 |
02/08 | 02/14 | Read Chapter 1 and be prepared to discuss. Complete exercises at the end of the chapter and use these in your responses. Reply to my discussion question(s) by 02/11. Give at least two additional discussion contributions by 02/14. Respond to classmates, or initiate a new conversation. Look at Module 8 to get ready for for the journal; first week of journaling begins on 03/01. Read Chapter 1 Primary post due: 02/11 Secondary posts due: 02/14 ____________________________________________ |
| Physiology, Stress and Disease MODULE 3 |
02/23 | 02/28 | Read Chapter 2. Complete exercises 2.1 and 2.2 in preparation for your discussions. Enter discussions ( there are 2 discussions in this module). Primary posts - your response to MY discussion questions - are due 02/25, and two additional discussion contributions in EACH discussion are due 02/28. (For clarity, give a subject line such as 'PP - phys' or 'SP - s and d'. These stand for 'primary post, physiology' and 'secondary post, stress and disease'. ) Read Chapter 2 Primary post due: 02/25 Secondary posts due: 02/28 ____________________________________________ |
| Student Journal MODULE 8 |
Week 1 Week 2 Week 3 |
03/01 - 03/08 at midnight 04/05- 04/12 at midnight 05/03- 05/10 at midnight |
The journal assignment takes place over three different FIRST WEEK of the journal will be 03/01 through 03/08; SECOND WEEK of the journal will be 04/05 - 04/12, and THIRD WEEK will be 05/03 - 05/10. During each week, you will write 4 journal entries and Note: There is a sample journal paragraph in the Learning Activities section under Course Information. IMPORTANT: Date EACH entry. Each entry should be its own separate paragraph, with the date it was submitted. |
| Emotions of Stress: Fear, Anger and Humor MODULE 4 |
03/09 | 03/14 | Read Chapters 3 and 7, and complete exercises 3.1, 3.2, 7.1 and 7.2 Enter discussions (there are two discussions in this module). Primary posts are due 03/11 and secondary posts are due 03/14. (For clarity, give a subject line such as 'PP - anger', or 'SP - humor'.) Read Chapters 3 and 7 Primary posts due: 03/11 Secondary posts due: 03/14 COMPLETE SHORT WRITTEN ASSIGNMENT, found in the middle of Module 4. PLEASE double space, if possible. More importantly, do not send an attachment. Type into the message box in the module. Assignment is due: 03/22, by midnight. ________________________________________ |
| Relaxation Techniques MODULE 5 |
03/23 | 04/04 |
Select 3 out of 6 techniques Read the corresponding chapters in text; then, use the CD to experience those techniques. Get a massage! Watch a T'ai chi video, etc. Attend a yoga class. These should be one short paragraph in length, describing your "lab" experience, and your views on the relaxation potential of this particular technique. Will it work for you? Why or why not? I am giving you two weeks to explore these techniques. Your first report will be due on 03/28, and the second and third will be due on 04/04. Read 3 chapters of your choice, and give lab reports on each of the 3 techniques you choose to experience. First report due: 03/28 Second and third reports due: 04/04 REMINDER: Week 2 of journal is due on 04/12. __________________________________________________ |
| Strategies For Change MODULE 6 |
04/13 | 04/18 | Select 2 out of 4 strategies Read the corresponding chapters in text and complete the assignments for each selected strategy Read 2 chapters of your choice Primary posts due: 04/15 (2 posts due) Secondary posts due: 04/18 (4 additional posts due) COMPLETE SHORT WRITTEN ASSIGNMENT, found in Module 6. Double space, if possible, but more importantly, do not send an attachment. Type into the message box in the module. Assignment is due: 05/02, by midnight. REMINDER: Week 3 of journal is due on 05/10. __________________________________________________ |
| Conclusion and Evaluation MODULE 7 |
05/11 | 05/18 | Read Chapter 24, and look over Exercise 24.1 Primary post due on 05/15 and one secondary post both due on 05/15. Evaluation due on 05/18. Read Chapter 24 Primary post due: 05/15 Secondary post due: 05/15 Evaluation due: 05/18 _____________________________________________ |