Health educators are described as having the primary teaching objectives of (1) reduction of premature death rates; (2) reduction of incidences of serious disabling diseases; and (3) promotion of intelligent, self-directed health behavior. Stress is examined as a major factor in ill-health among today's youth, and a rationale is presented for health education in stress. A course of study on stress and tension, designed to educate a community college class in living a more relaxed lifestyle, is described. Major components of the classroom instruction are suggested: (1) motivation lectures; (2) values clarification tasks; (3) progressive muscle relaxation; and (4) feedback. (MJB)