Learning Resource Type

Classroom Resource

STRESSED OUT? Learn How the Body Responds to Stress—and Healthy Ways to Cope

Subject Area

Physical Education
Health Education

Grade(s)

5, 6, 9, 10, 11, 12

Overview

Stress is a part of life, but students may have difficulty coping and feel overwhelmed, which can increase the risk for drug use. The article “Stressed Out?” helps explain how the body’s stress response system works, as well as the health consequences of ongoing (chronic) stress. Students will learn how their bodies respond to stress, and how they can manage under pressure.

    Health Education (2019) Grade(s): 6

    HE19.6.1.1

    Describe the interrelationship between social and emotional health in adolescence.

    Health Education (2019) Grade(s): 6

    HE19.6.6.2

    Describe how setting goals to increase time for physical activity and academic study may reduce stress.

    Health Education (2019) Grade(s): 10 - Health Education

    HE19.HE.1.2

    Describe the interrelationships of emotional, mental, physical, social, spiritual, and environmental health.

    Physical Education (2019) Grade(s): 5

    PE19.5.4.4

    Apply techniques for managing stress and conflict.

    Physical Education (2019) Grade(s): 09-12 - Beginning Kinesiology - Level 1

    PE19.BK1.3.12

    Identify healthy stress-management strategies.

    Physical Education (2019) Grade(s): 09-12 - Beginning Kinesiology - Level 2

    PE19.BK2.3.12

    Apply healthy stress-management techniques.

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