MaryJane Fuhrer Stress and College As a college student I understand there are a lot of things that cause stress in a college environment A lot of students may not know how to deal with their stress I have learned that the through meditation yoga and mindfulness you can decrease your stress ID: 229309
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Breathe Out The Stress
MaryJane FuhrerSlide2
Stress and College
As a college student, I understand there are a lot of things that cause stress in a college environment. A lot of students may not know how to deal with their stress. I have learned that the through meditation, yoga, and mindfulness, you can decrease your stress levels.Slide3
Introduction
If student’s are educated on stress relievers, they are more likely to practice them and therefore reduce their stress levels
Students have been found to feel more relaxed and focused when practicing yoga semi-weekly (
Villate
, 2015).
Yoga was effective in producing a state of relaxation and calmness among college students (Wei, 2006).Slide4
Goals and Objectives
Goal: Reduce stress levels of college students
Objective: Having them practice yoga, meditation, and mindfulness
Increase knowledge on yoga, meditation, mindfulness
Objective: Present information on these techniques
Increase use of stress relievers among college students
Objective: Show them how to incorporate these practices in their daily livesSlide5
Methods
Descriptive Design
Cross Sectional Study
Used pre and post survey
Participants were college studentsSlide6
Timeline
Presented proposal to Allie Pearce (supervisor)
Contacted Rec Center for use of group fitness room
Got in touch with a yoga instructor to present, paid $18 by HCI
Practiced for event once a week for two weeks prior to event
Presented on March 24
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Marketing
Marketed through social media
Rowan Announcer on March 10
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, 17
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, and 24
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Posted on HCI’s social media accounts (Twitter, Facebook,
Instagram
, and Blog)Slide8
Program Description
15 minute presentation on yoga, meditation, and mindfulness
Teach 30 minute relaxation class including:
Vinyasa yoga
5 minute meditation
Body scan
Pre and post surveySlide9
Survey Questions
On a daily basis, how often do you feel stressed?
Never
, 1-2 times, 3-4 times, 5-6 times, more than 6 times
Have you practiced yoga, meditation, or mindfulness before this class? Yes, No
If so, how often? _____________
On a scale of 1 to 5, how stressed did you feel before this class?
On a scale of 1 to 5, how stressed did you feel after this class?
Do you think this presentation helped you to understand techniques like yoga, meditation, and mindfulness? Yes, No
How likely are you to continue practicing yoga, meditation, and mindfulness? Not likely, Somewhat likely, Likely, Very LikelySlide10
Daily Stress LevelsSlide11
Those Who Already PracticeSlide12
Stress Levels Before and After ClassSlide13
Continuing these PracticesSlide14
P Value
My P value was .000
Relationship between how stressed students were before and after
class
Small sample size and small difference in resultsSlide15
Discussion
Most participants already practiced yoga
Only 17 participants
No follow up
Population was too broadSlide16
References
Villate
, V. (2015). Yoga for College Students: An Empowering Form of Movement and Connection. Physical Educator, 72(1), 44-66
.
Wei, B. (2006). PSYCHOLOGICAL PERCEPTIONS TO WALKING, WATER AEROBICS AND YOGA IN COLLEGE STUDENTS. American Journal of Health Studies, 21(3/4), 142-147. Retrieved April 5, 2015, from
EbscoHOST
.