Format
1. Stress: distress, eustress, acute, chronic
2. Recognize your own: perceptions, stressors, reactions
3. Stress Response: stimuli, brain, response
4. Effects of stress
5. Stress Management
Objectives
At the conclusion of this program, participants will be able to:
1. Define stress as distress versus eustress and acute versus chronic
2. Identify personal perceptions and stressors by recognizing reactions to situations
3. Explain elements of effective stress management
Standards Alignment
National Standards
Standard 1 Students will comprehend concepts related to health promotion and disease prevention to enhance health.
Standard 2 Students will analyze the influence of family, peers, culture, media, technology, and other factors on health behaviors.
Standard 4 Students will demonstrate the ability to use interpersonal communication skills to enhance health and avoid or reduce health risks.
Standard 7 Students will demonstrate the ability to practice health-enhancing behaviors and avoid or reduce health risks.
State Standards
Pennsylvania Health, Safety, & Physical Education
10.1.9 E
10.1.12 B, C, D, E
10.2.9 D
10.2.12 C, D, E
10.3.9 C
10.3.12 D
10.4.9 B, F
10.4.12 B, D