STRESS

Physical Education Mary Ann Zubieto

STRESS COMMON REACTION TO STRESSFUL

SITUATION
 A reaction of the body and mind to unkind or
challenging life incidents such as tense feelings, Physical Signs Emotional Signs
worry, and discomfort.
Muscular tension Anger irritability
 Eustress – (positive stress) Beneficial in
attaining best performance Headache Impatience
 Distress – (negative stress) Detrimental to
Pounding heart Nervousness
performance
Shortness of breath Forgetfulness
WHAT CAUSES STRESS?
Increased sweating Inability to concentrate
 Stressor – an event or a situation that causes
Dry mouth Negative thinking
stressful situations which are seen as risk to the
well-being of a person. Skin rash Excessive worrying
 The stress response is not harmful to the
body; however, frequent activation of stress Grinding teeth Loss of interest
response has negative consequences on the
Nail biting Self-criticism
body.
Frequent crying
CLASSIFICATION OF STRESS

 Acute Stress – the most common form, arises from Behavioral Signs Psychological Signs
recent, past and foreseen difficulties. Constantly irritable with
Loss of appetite
 Cumulative Stress – series of stress that has built other people
up. Overeating Feeling of being a failure
 Chronic Stress – form of stress that is recurring.
Difficulty in making
Drug abuse
decisions
DIFFERENT SOURCES OF STRESS
Loss of interest in other
Sleep problems
 Major Life Changes – stressful changes threaten people
one’s sense of security and self-esteem Having a hard time to
Restlessness
concentrate
 Everyday Problems – hassles we encounter every
Hurrying and talking too
day or occasional petty incidents
fast
 Physical Surroundings- the immediate
surroundings affect the level of day-to-day stress. Criticising others
 Other Stressors – other stressors involving Reckless behaviour
teenagers
fidgeting
 GAS
(GENERAL ADAPTATION SYNDROME)

1. Alarm Stage – the phase where the brain

deciphers the distress and instantly deals with it.
(fight or flight)
2. Resistance Stage – the process where the stress is
being resolved after meeting its demands then the
body goes back to normal afterwards.
3. Exhaustion Stage – it develops when stress recurs
until it becomes chronic and reaches this final
stage.

STRESS MANAGEMENT STRATEGIES

1. Manage stressors
2. Rest and sleep
3. Exercise
4. Use relaxation methods in coping with stress

COPING STRATEGIES

1. Time management
2. Sharing and talking about problems
3. Using adrenaline-raised energy for simple task
4. Being at ease
5. Have a good laugh

COPING STRATEGIES THAT

YOU CAN ADOPT
 Humor – look for the funny side of a problem.
(Positive Reframing)
 Seek Support – support from family member or
friends
 Problem-Solving – pinpoint the source of the
problem & determine solutions
 Relaxation – unwind/ calming skills help manage
stress
 Physical Recreation – helps you in handling stress