HEALTH-OPTIMIZING PHYSICAL EDUCATION What made you the happiest during the first quarter? HEALTH-OPTIMIZING PHYSICAL EDUCATION What are your sources of joy? HEALTH-OPTIMIZING PHYSICAL EDUCATION What was your most considered STRESSOR of this year? HEALTH-OPTIMIZING PHYSICAL EDUCATION How would you rate your stress level from 1-10? LEARNING COMPETENCY & CODE Describes the role of physical activity assessments in managing one’s stress (PEH11FH-If-5) Quarter II Week I - HOPE II - MANAGING STRESS THROUGH PHYSICAL ACTIVITY HEALTH-OPTIMIZING PHYSICAL EDUCATION What is Stress? - is a feeling of emotional or physical tension. - It can come from any event or thought that makes you feel frustrated, angry, or nervous. - is your body's reaction to a challenge or demand. HEALTH-OPTIMIZING PHYSICAL EDUCATION MANAGING STRESS THROUGH PHYSICAL ACTIVITY Engaging in physical activities helps you manage stress. They help produce endorphins chemicals in the brain that act a natural painkiller and also improve the ability to sleep, which in turn reduces stress. SYMPTOMS OF STRESS EMOTIONAL MENTAL • PHYSICAL Nervousness, gets easily upset, moody. • • Overwhelming feeling. Loneliness, low self- • Lack of focus • Disturb mind setting • Weak & lesser strength, easily gets esteem cold and infection • Headache What is ? Mental Health refers to the maintenance of successful mental activity. It includes maintaining productive daily activities and fulfilling relationships with others. It also includes maintaining the abilities to adapt to change and to cope with stress. STRESS MANAGEMENT TIPS Keep a positive attitude. Accept that there are events that you cannot control. Be assertive instead of aggressive. Learn and practice relaxation techniques Exercise regularly Eat healthy Learn to manage your time more effectively. Set limits appropriately and learn to say no to requests that would create excessive stress in your life. Make time for hobbies, interests, and relaxation. Get enough rest and sleep. Your body needs time to recover from stressful events. Don't rely on alcohol, drugs, or compulsive behaviors to reduce stress. Seek out social support. Spend enough time with those you enjoy. Seek treatment with a psychologist or other mental health professional Stress and It’s Characteristics Stress is simply the body’s response to the discomfort. Distress is the negative term for stress. Eutress is a positive form of stress having a beneficial effect. Stress and It’s Characteristics Stress is simply the body’s response to the discomfort. Distress is the negative term for stress. Eutress is a positive form of stress having a beneficial effect. PHYSICAL ACTIVITY *Lifestyle *Physical Activity Play *Sports *Aerobic *Anaerobic Aerobic Light to moderate-intensity physical activity that requires more oxygen and thus promotes cardiovascular fitness and other health benefits. Anaerobic High intensity physical activity that is done in short duration of time requiring high energy. Anaerobic activities are strength-base activities in the absence of oxygen. (E.G., sprinting during running. Swimming or cycling) requires maximal performance during the brief period. Lifestyle Physical activities which have been part of our daily routine. (E.G., walking, climbing stairs, sweeping or raking the yard), which is usually light to moderate in intensity Physical Activity Play An intense play activity that requires substantial energy expenditure. (E.g., playing tag, jumping rope). Sports A physical activity requiring skill and physical prowess that is governed by set of rules and regulations that is often done in competition. FITNESS PITFALLS They turn fitness into pressure instead of pleasure 1. Lack of correct motivation to begin, OUR STORY 2. High expectation of complete and immediate results 3. Loss of motivation along the way 4. Unrealistic plan or program of exercise and 5. Burnout, injury, or illness Following are pointers to help motivate you in pursuing physical fitness: 1. Empower yourself POINTERS 2. Set realistic goals 3. Find something you like and enjoy 4. Start slow and gain momentum 5. Find a buddy 6. Be inspired by someone 7. Track your progress WRITTEN WORK 1: WHAT BOTHERS YOU? Directions: List down experiences from the previous week that made you feel uncomfortable and describe you coping technique. PERFORMANCE TASK #1 group, schoolmates