Unit Award Scheme

115000 STRESS MANAGEMENT

In successfully completing this unit, the Learner will have		Evidence needed
demonstrated the ability to
1	give an appropriate definition of stress and describe the 'fight or flight' response	Student completed work
2	provide six examples of a physiological stress response	Student completed work
3	describe the role of the sympathetic and para-sympathetic nervous systems	Student completed work
4	identify 10 signs and symptoms of the long-term physical, emotional and behavioural effects of stress	Student completed work
5	provide examples of eight common causes of stress	Student completed work
shown knowledge of
6	the physiology of stress related breathing and practical advice for correcting poor breathing patterns	Student completed work
7	the relevance of the Yerkes-Dodson Human Performance Curve and Selye’s General Adaptation Syndrome in the management of stress, including lifestyle and workplace stimuli	Student completed work
8	at least two examples that support the principle that stress is a personal perception	Student completed work
9	the main benefits of relaxation, identifying at least four different methods and techniques to elicit a relaxation response, including one relaxation technique for muscle tension	Student completed work
10	how to create a stress-free environment	Student completed work
11	at least three examples of legal requirements associated with stress management	Student completed work
12	what the six Health and Safety Executive (HSE) ‘Management Standards’ are	Student completed work
demonstrated the ability to
13	give a short explanation of each of the HSE 'Management Standards'	Student completed work
acquired an understanding of
14	how developing resilience can help avoid or reduce stress	Student completed work
15	how to develop resilience in other people and in business.	Student completed work

All outcomes recorded on an AQA Summary Sheet

Approved 19 March 2021Level - Level Two