Stress and Effects on the Body Psychology Stress and Effects on the Body 6/1/2018

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… Property of CTE Joint Venture 6/1/2018

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 PROPERTY OF PIMA COUNTY JTED, 2010 3

Objectives Identify the physical responses to stress Identify risk factors that are associated with increased level of stress and methods to reduce stress Property of CTE Joint Venture 6/1/2018

Terminology Stress – Non-specific response of body to demands placed on it Homeostasis – Normal operating Bruxism – Teeth grinding Property of CTE Joint Venture 6/1/2018

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 could be either positive or negative Property of CTE Joint Venture 6/1/2018

PROPERTY OF PIMA COUNTY JTED, 2010 Think of examples of positive stressors and negative stressors in your life. 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 PROPERTY OF PIMA COUNTY JTED, 2010

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 6/1/2018

PROPERTY OF PIMA COUNTY JTED, 2010 What are 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 PROPERTY OF PIMA COUNTY JTED, 2010

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 6/1/2018

PROPERTY OF PIMA COUNTY JTED, 2010 What are 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 PROPERTY OF PIMA COUNTY JTED, 2010

Stress-Related Issues Hypertension Migraines Bruxism (teeth grinding) Insomnia Ulcers Pains/aches Increased chance of depression Increased smoking Increased accidents Increased absenteeism Decreased productivity Increased visits to doctor Increased heart attacks Increased unhealthy habits 6/1/2018

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 6/1/2018

Closure: Stress Physiological Response: Alarm Stage Resistance Stage Exhaustion Property of CTE Joint Venture 6/1/2018