Connecting students to knowledge
and its application
Southern Utah University
Lynn White, Ph.D.

Studio Class Activities
Throughout the semester, there will be participating in many class activities. Following each one, you will complete and submit via Canvas a "quiz" where you will a) explain what you learned from the activity and b) write two specific facts, findings, or theories you learned in the class that relate to the activity.
Below is the list of planned activities. The list may be updated as the semester progresses. Note that due dates for each are posted in Canvas.
Of the activities listed, you need to complete 15. If you complete additional activities, I will count your best 15.
Special Note to Fall - Spring Students only
The majority of the activities will be completed in class. If you are not present, you cannot receive credit for the activity.
Activities List
top three stressors
spiderweb of social networks
Into the wild rated R (long movie -must rent for about $3) this counts as 2 activities
hassles and uplifts - 5-day tracker this counts as 2 activities
FOMO
soothing forces of nature
Stress: Portrait of a Killer (movie)
Biofeedback Demo Fall/Springs students only
A day in the life of stress (movie)
diaphragmatic breathing
bracing
mountain lake meditation
Progressive Muscle Relaxation
mindful meditation
autogenic training
rainbow meditation
walk-walk
finger prick pain Fall/Springs students only
ice bucket challenge Summer students only
binder clip demo
TENS demo Fall/Springs students only
Create your own activity (must be approved by Lynn first)


Nine activities will require you to record your heart rate and blood pressure.
Fall - Spring Students: I will bring blood pressure cuffs to class when needed.
Summer students: You will need to provide your own. The one I recommend is shown above. It is FDA approved and it will be a valuable investment in your health. Purchase information. Note: you can purchase cheaper cuffs (arm cuffs are preferred over wrists) however the readings may not be as accurate. The "good" news is that the cuff I recommend is much cheaper than a standard textbook - and there is no textbook requirement for this class.