Lesson 3

• Stress

  • reaction of the body and mind to unkind or challenging life incidents such as tense feelings, worry, and discomfort.
  • is the mental, emotional, and psychological response of the body to any situation.
• Types of Stress

  • Positive Stress (Eustress) - The enhancing influence on our productivity and satisfaction is called “eustress" and it promotes growth and accomplishments, and stimulates you to go on.
  • Negative Stress (Distress) - - The harmful physical consequence of stress is called “distress." This stress often causes poor performance.
• Stressor

  • an event or a situation that causes stressful situations, which are seen as risks to the well-being of a person.
• Causes of Stress

  • The body responds to stress by secreting hormones.
  • frequent activation of the stress has negative consequences.
  • It leaves the body feeling weak and tired and impairs the immune system.
• Causes of Stress

  1. Major Life Changes
  2. Everyday Problems
  3. Physical Surroundings
  4. Other Stressors
• Major Life Changes

  • Most stressors are key life changes that influence an individual’s family and social life.
  • Threatens one's sense of security and self-esteem.
  • Changes because of stressful events in life endanger an individual's safety and confidence.
• Everyday Problems

  • The stress or “hassles” we encounter every day or occasional incidents.
  • Insignificant to others, but they accumulate as it happens daily.
• Physical Surroundings

  • The immediate surroundings affect the level of day-to-day stress.
• Other Stressors

  • Stressors lead to a heart rate increase, rapid but shallow breathing, and muscles are tensed.
  • Teenagers who cannot manage resort to substance abuse and suicide.
• Counterproductive Coping Strategies

  • Coping is the capacity to respond and recover from something useful (WHO, 1999).
  • a conscious response to psychological stress in an attempt to balance mental and emotional conditions.
  • These include how to behave, thinking of ideas, and controlling emotions.
• Role of Sports in Stress Management

  • Naturally relieve the body from the effects of stress.
  • sports have a lot to do with decreasing muscular tension which helps lessen or dissipate stress.
  • Releases hormones such as endorphins.
• Fitness Tops: Stay Health, Manage Stress

  • 2 1/2 hours of moderate-intensity physical activity.
  • 1 1/4 hours of vigorous-intensity activity
  • 5 x 30: Jog, Walk, Bike, or Dance
  • Set small daily goals and aim for daily consistency rather than perfect workouts.