Health Optimizing

Physical Education
(H.O.P.E.) 2
2 Semester, Quarter 3
nd

Module 1
Lesson For
The Day
 Objective:
Most Essential Learning Competency:
Describes the role of physical activity assessments in managing
one’s stress
Specific Objectives:
1. Explain stress and its causes;
2. Discover the role of sports in managing stress; and
3. Recommend sports-related activities to manage stress.
Thank you!
 The role of
SPORTS in
Managing Stress
 true for you? Write the
Check number that fits your
reality on the line
Stress before each question.

Level Always-4
Often-3
Sometimes-2
Seldom-1
Never-0
_____1. I fell tired.
_____2. I find it very hard to make decisions.
_____3. I find it hard to make decisions.
_____4. I find myself breathing rapidly.
_____5. I have trouble thinking clearly.
_____6. I ear too much or too little.
_____7. I get headache.
_____8. I feel emotionally numb.
_____9. I think about my problems over again during the day.
_____10. I have sleeping problems (e.g., trouble falling asleep, trouble staying asleep, trouble waking up
nightmares, etc).
_____11. I have trouble feeling hopeful.
_____12. I find myself taking unnecessary risks or engaging in behavior hazardous to health and/or safety.
_____13. I have back and neck pain, or other chronic tension-linked pain
_____14. I use caffeine or nicotine more than usual.
_____15. I feel overwhelmed and helpless.
_____16. I have nervous habits (e.g., biting my nails, grinding my teeth, fidgeting, pacing, etc.)
_____17. I forget little things (e.g. where I put my keys, people’s names, details discussed during the last
work meeting).
_____18. I have stomach upsets (examples: nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, and constipation)
_____19 I am irritable and easily annoyed.
_____20. I have mood-swings and feel over-emotional.
_____21. I find it hard to concentrate.
_____22. I have trouble feeling that life is meaningful.
_____23. I am withdrawn and feel distant and cut off from other people.
_____24. I use alcohol and/or other drugs to try and help cope.
_____25. My class performance has declined and I have trouble completing things.

TOTAL SCORE:________________
INTERPRETATION GUIDELINES
0 – 25: A score in this range suggests that you’re probably in great stress-shape!
26 – 50: A score in this range suggests that you may be experiencing a low to moderate degree of stress.
51-75: A score in this range suggests you may be experiencing a moderate to a high degree of stress.
76-100: A score in this range suggests that you may be experiencing a very high degree of stress.
Post
Test
 Read carefully and understand each item. Encircle
the letter of the correct answer.

1. It is positive stress that promoted growth

and accomplishments and stimulates you to
go on.
A. Coping B. Distress
C. Eustress D. Stress
Read carefully and understand each item. Encircle
the letter of the correct answer.

2. It is the harmful physical consequence

of stress.
A. Coping B. Distress C.
Endorphins D. Stress
 Read carefully and understand each item. Encircle
the letter of the correct answer.

3. It is the capacity to respond and

recover from something useful.
A. Coping B. Distress C.
Eustress D. Stress
 Read carefully and understand each item. Encircle
the letter of the correct answer.

4. It is a reaction of the body and mind to unkind

or challenging life incidents such as tense
feelings, worry, and discomfort.
A. Coping B. Distress
C. Endorphins D. Stress
Read carefully and understand each item. Encircle
the letter of the correct answer.

5. The chemicals released during sports

participation which help the body relax, make
you feel happy, and block any feeling of pain.
A. Coping B. Distress
C. Endorphins D. Stress
Answer
Key
1. C
2. B
3. A
4. D
5. c