RELAXATION TECHNIQUES FOR EMBODIMENT AND STRESS MANAGEMENT

Prerequisites & course information

Requisites: None Course Designation: Core GenEd - Natural Science & Wellness + Lab Repeatable for Credit: No Last Taught: Fall 2026 Learning Outcomes: 1. Develop an ability to consciously achieve a deep state of muscular relaxation. Audience: Undergraduate 2. Cultivate ease of movement and maintain or improve flexibility. Audience: Undergraduate 3. Develop awareness of the stress response on overall functioning and techniques for maximizing ability to deal with it positively. Audience: Undergraduate 4. Learn and understand the basic principles of neuro-muscular relaxation, flexibility and the physiology of stress. Audience: Undergraduate 5. Learn multiple methods of relaxation and through exploration find the techniques that work best. Audience: Undergraduate 6. Develop and utilize a stress management plan and a regular practice of relaxation and movement. Audience: Undergraduate Learning Outcomes: 1. Develop an ability to consciously achieve a deep state of muscular relaxation. Audience: Undergraduate 2. Cultivate ease of movement and maintain or improve flexibility. Audience: Undergraduate 3. Develop awareness of the stress response on overall functioning and techniques for maximizing ability to deal with it positively. Audience: Undergraduate 4. Learn and understand the basic principles of neuro-muscular relaxation, flexibility and the physiology of stress. Audience: Undergraduate 5. Learn multiple methods of relaxation and through exploration find the techniques that work best. Audience: Undergraduate 6. Develop and utilize a stress management plan and a regular practice of relaxation and movement. Audience: Undergraduate