Stress
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Objectives
Differentiate between good stress and bad stress.
Describe the effects of stress on the body systems.
Identify effective ways to manage stress.
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Objectives
Copy and discuss key concepts and vocabulary off of
smart board.
Create a concept map regarding the general adaptation
syndrome.
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When I get stressed out it is because…..
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the following sentence.
You may have more than one reason.
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reaction of the body and mind to
everyday challenges and demands.
 Stressor:
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anything that causes stress.
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everyone respond the same way to
every stressor??
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Perception:
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The act of becoming aware through the senses.
 Eustress:
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Positive stress.
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Under which health and performance continue to
improve, even as stress increases.
 Examples:
 Distress:
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Negative stress.
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Unpleasant or harmful stress under which health and
performance begins to deteriorate.
 Examples:
 General
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Adaptation Syndrome
A three-stage response by the bodies nervous
and endocrine system to deal with stress.
 Controlled
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Nervous System
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by two main body systems:
Coordinates all activities in your body.
Endocrine System
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Body system that secretes hormones and regulates
growth and development.
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Body recognizes the stressor.
Adrenaline (Emergency Hormone) is released to help
respond to stress.
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2: Resistance Stage
Body uses adrenaline to either adapt and “FIGHT” or
resist the stress.
Body uses the adrenaline to “FLEE” from the stress.
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1: Alarm Stage
3: Exhaustion/Fatigue Stage
When exposure to stress is prolonged the adrenaline is
used, and the body becomes unable to respond to the
stress and becomes fatigued.
 Read
the section on page 201 titled
“ Fatigue” and answer the following question.
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What are the three types of fatigue?
Give one example of each type of fatigue.
 Physical
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Fatigue:
results when muscles have been worked for a very
long time. They become sore and painful, and the
ability for them to function becomes impaired.
 Psychological
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can result from constant worry, being overworked,
depression, boredom, isolation, or feeling
overwhelmed by too many responsibilities.
 Pathological
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Fatigue:
Fatigue:
tiredness brought on by overworking the bodies
defense mechanism against fighting disease. Drugs,
alcohol, poor nutrition, anemia, obesity can cause
pathological fatigue.
 Physical
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Health
Psychosomatic Response
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A physical reaction that results from stress rather than an
injury or illness.
Examples:
Headache
 Asthma
 High Blood Pressure
 Weakened Immune System
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 Mental/Emotional
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and Social Health
Difficulty Concentrating
Mood Swings
Risks of Substance Abuse
 Stress
associated with long-term problems
that are out of a person’s control.
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The effects of this type of stress are less
intense, but can last longer.
 What
are some strategies for dealing with
chronic stress?
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Engage in Physical Activity
Look for support
Find a hobby that helps you relax
Avoid the use of alcohol, tobacco, and other
drugs.
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The act of becoming aware through the senses
is known as _______________.
____________ is known as the reaction of the
body and mind to everyday challenges and
demands.
_________ is anything that causes stress.
__________________ response is a physical
reaction that results from stress rather than an
injury or illness.