Managing

Stress
Through
Sports
P H Y S I CA L E D U CAT I O N 2
STRESS
Stress is a dynamic condition when one is
confronted with a situation related to what he
or she desires, for which outcome is
uncertain and important.
STRESSOR
A stimulus that causes stress.

Exam, Death of a loved

one, Defeats, Losses,
etc.
Why is stress
management
important?
“Stress drives 40 students to death every year”
(source: Deccan Herald)

Other consequences are

high blood pressure,
headaches, heart
diseases, anxiety,
depression, nervous
breakdown and even
cardiac arrest.
What is the cause of stress?

The situations and pressures that cause stress is known as stressors.

Common external cause of stress
• Major life changes

• Work or school

• Relationship difficulties

• Financial problems

• Being too busy

• Children and family

Common internal cause of stress

• Pessimism
• inability to accept
uncertainty
• Rigid thinking, lack of
flexibility
• Negative self-talk
• Unrealistic expectations /
perfectionism
• All-or-nothing attitude
Top 10
stressful life
events
 Death of a spouse

Divorce Marriage separation

 Imprisonment

Death of a close family

Injury or illness
member
 Marriage

Marriage
Job loss
reconciliation
Retirement
How Sports can help you
manage your Stress?
Stress can be managed in a lot of ways. By having a positive outlook in life and by seeking the help of the
people around you, overcoming stress will be a little bit easier for you. Engaging into Sports can also be a
good way to overcome stress.
Sports can improve your mood
Getting involve in a physical
activity whether playing sports,
working out at a gym, or taking a
brisk walk, physical activity
triggers brain chemicals that
make you feel happier and more
relaxed.
Team sports in particular
provide a chance to unwind and
engage
Sports can improve your concentration
Regular physical activity
helps keep your key mental skills
sharp as you age.
This includes critical thinking,
learning, and using good
judgment.
Participating in this kind of
activity three to five times a week
for at least 30 minutes can
provide these mental health
benefits.
Sports reduce stress and depression

When you are physically

active, your mind is distracted
from daily stressors. This can
help you avoid getting bogged
down by negative thoughts.
Exercise reduces the levels of
stress hormones in your body.
Sports improve sleep habit

Sports and other forms of

physical activity improve the
quality of sleep. They do this by
helping you fall asleep faster,
deepening your sleep. Sleeping
better can improve your mental
outlook the next day, as well as
improve your mood.
 it’s a pleasure

it’s a learning it’s an amusement

and most of all it’s a complete
physical therapy which not
only energizes your mind and
body ,but also leads to an
ultimate feeling of jest and
pleasantry.
 Activity 1
Title: Face to Face
• Look for a partner most probably a classmate
• look at him/her for about 1 minute
• Get a ¼ sheet of yellow paper and write your name
• Exchange your paper to your partner
• Now write anything good about your partner in 3 to 5
sentences
 Exercise 1
Anything else I should know about managing one’s stress?

Direction: List down physical activities that help reduce one’s

stress.
PHYSICAL ACTIVITIES

1.

2.

3.

4.

5.

The benefits of physical activities like engaging in individual, dual or team

sports and exercise in improving physical condition and fighting diseases
have long been established, and physicians have always encouraged people
to stay physically active. Participating in physical activities like in
individual, dual, or team sports is also considered vital for maintaining
mental fitness, and it can reduce stress.
Direction: List down sports activities that help to reduce ones’
stress.

Individual sports   Dual sports   Team sports

1. 1.   1.  

2. 2.   2.  

3. 3.   3.  

4. 4.   4.  

5. 5.   5.  

Answer the following questions briefly.

•What are the most common causes of stress during this pandemic
(Covid19)?
•What physical activities may help people reduce the stress?
•What is the importance of physical activity and sports in managing
one’s stress?