10 Questions
Define stress.
Stress is a state of mental or emotional strain resulting from demanding circumstances.
What is eustress?
Eustress is a positive type of stress that can make you feel excited or motivated.
Explain how sports activities can make you feel relaxed when stressed.
Engaging in physical activities like sports can release endorphins, reduce cortisol levels, and provide a distraction from stressors.
List three stressful situations that caused distress.
Possible answers: 1. Stressful situation as a student for new normal classes. 2. (Student provides personal stressful situations). 3. (Student provides personal stressful situations).
What does a score of 26-50 on a stress assessment suggest?
A score in this range suggests that you may be experiencing a low to moderate degree of stress.
It's better to walk every day for 15-20 minutes than to wait until the weekend for a three-hour fitness ______.
marathon
Find forms of exercise that are fun or ______.
enjoyable
Introverted people often prefer ______ pursuits.
solo
Distract yourself with an iPod or other portable media player to download ______, podcasts, or music.
audiobooks
Most sedentary people require about four to eight weeks to feel coordinated and sufficiently in shape so that exercise feels ______.
easier
Study Notes
Understanding Stress
- Stress is a reaction of the body and mind to unkind or challenging life incidents, such as tense feelings, worry, and discomfort.
- It is a nonspecific response to any demand that is placed upon the body.
- Stress can be positive, and its enhancing influence on productivity and satisfaction is called "eustress".
Types of Stressors
- There are four types of stressors:
- Major life changes that endanger an individual's sense of safety and confidence (e.g., death of a loved one, losing a job)
- Everyday problems (e.g., dressing concerns, misplacing or losing things)
- Physical surroundings (e.g., crowded transportation, unbearable weather conditions)
- Other stressors involving teenagers (e.g., being late in class, issues on body image, conflicts in relationships)
Effects of Stress
- Stress can cause the heart rate to increase, breathing to become more rapid but shallow, and muscles to become tense.
- Teenagers who cannot manage their issues may resort to alcohol, prohibited drugs, and sometimes suicide.
Coping Strategies
- Coping is defined as the "capacity to respond and recover from something useful" (WHO 1999).
- Coping is a conscious response to psychological stress in an attempt to balance mental and emotional conditions.
- Coping skills include how to behave, thinking of ideas, and controlling emotions to minimize or tolerate stressful events.
Role of Sports in Managing Stress
- Sports naturally relieve the body from the effects of stress.
- Exercise and sports participation release chemicals called endorphins, which help the body relax, make you feel happy, and block any feeling of pain.
- Fitness tips for managing stress include:
- Including at least 2½ hours of moderate-intensity physical activity each week
- Setting small daily goals and aiming for daily consistency
- Finding forms of exercise that are fun or enjoyable
- Recruiting an "exercise buddy" to stay committed
Test your knowledge on the role of physical activity assessments in managing stress. This quiz covers topics like lesson content, activities, wrap-up summaries, valuing moral values, and post-test evaluations.
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