1. Stress and Effects on the Body
Psychology
Stress and Effects on the Body
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2. Bellwork: Scenario
You are up to bat in a game that determines whether or not your team goes to the state playoffs. You have struck out three times today. Your team is down by one run and there are 2 outs with runners on second and third base. As a senior in school, this could be your last at bat in high school. The crowd is pumped up; screaming for a hit…
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3. PROPERTY OF PIMA COUNTY JTED, 2010
Think-Pair-Share
How do you feel? What things are going through your mind? How is your body reacting? Be prepared to share with the class.
3. Think-pair-share
teacher presents a question
teacher gives wait time for student to form answer
teacher instructs students to share their answer with a partner
teacher calls on non-volunteers to share with the class
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4. Objectives Identify the physical responses to stress
Identify risk factors that are associated with increased level of stress and methods to reduce stress
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5. Terminology
Stress – Non-specific response of body to demands placed on it
Homeostasis – Normal operating
Bruxism – Teeth grinding
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6. Stress Rate of wear and tear on the body
Non-specific response of body to demands placed on it
Change from homeostasis (normal operating level)
Stressors can be either positive or negative
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7. PROPERTY OF PIMA COUNTY JTED, 2010
Pass or Play!
List examples of positive stressors and negative stressors.
2. Whiteboards/Slates
student writes answer or solution to a question posed by the teacher
teacher solicits all students to show at the same time
teacher gives feedback to the students
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8. Positive Stressors
Happiness (good grades, good home life, quality friends/relationships, making good choices)
Things that change your physiology for the better
Adrenaline rushes, “runner’s high,” etc.
Brought on by different things for different people
What are your positive stressors?

9. Negative Stressors
Events, traumas in life that bring on more negative reactions of the body
Hyperventilation
High blood pressure/heart rate
Increased awareness
Anxiety
Mostly these events happen beyond our control, causing an equal reaction. Is our reaction to stress out of our control?
These will change throughout the phases of development, as we adapt to what life throws at us
Scared of the dark vs. scared of going into debt, etc.

10. General Adaptation Syndrome (Hans Selye)
Alarm Stage (Fright or Flight)
Body begins to deal with stress
Body releases adrenaline
Dilated pupils
Increased hearing
Increased heart rate
Increased stroke volume
Increased body temperature
Increased muscle response
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11. PROPERTY OF PIMA COUNTY JTED, 2010
Three examples of Alarm Response situations.
2. Whiteboards/Slates
student writes answer or solution to a question posed by the teacher
teacher solicits all students to show at the same time
teacher gives feedback to the students
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12. General Adaptation Syndrome
Resistance Stage
Leads to fatigue
Body is fighting to prevent stressor
Body must learn to deal with stressor or will begin to break down
Exhaustion
Body begins to break down
Illness or disease
Injury occurs
Mental issues
Death
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13. PROPERTY OF PIMA COUNTY JTED, 2010
List some examples of injuries or illnesses that could be associated with elevated stress levels.
2. Whiteboards/Slates
student writes answer or solution to a question posed by the teacher
teacher solicits all students to show at the same time
teacher gives feedback to the students
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14. Stress-Related Issues
Hypertension
Migraines
Bruxism
Insomnia
Ulcers
Pains/aches
Increased chance of depression
Increased risk of developing an addiction
Increased accidents
Increased absenteeism
Decreased productivity
Increased visits to doctor
Increased heart attacks
Increased unhealthy habits
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15. Stress Prevention Identify those at risk Coping skills
External locus of control
High self concept
High sport anxiety
Coping skills
Social/family support
Change up schedule/practices
Adequate time off
Good nutrition
Sufficient sleep
Good physical fitness
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16. Pass or Play! What are some ways that stress comes up in sports?
Think of both positive & negative types of stress!
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17. Stress in Sports “Carrying the team”
Whether or not you’ll play in college/pro
Losing a playoff game
Season or Career-ending injuries or illnesses
Losing a teammate
Whole-team losses
Marshall University
Humboldt Hockey Team
Winning a championship
Getting the star rookie
Having a winning streak
Holding the most records
Signing the most players
Positive feedback from your coach
Playing in college/pro
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18. Closure: Stress Physiological Response:
Alarm Stage
Resistance Stage
Exhaustion
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