What I Know

Directions: Identify the concept being asked in each statement. Choose and write
the letter of the correct answer on a separate sheet of paper.

1. Which of the following refers to the feeling of being under abnormal pressure?
A. Anxiety
B. Nervousness
C. Problem
D. Stress
2. Which of the following is NOT stressful aspect of life?
A. an argument with your family
B. engaging in physical activities
C. existing financial worries.
D. increased workload
3. Research has shown that stress can sometimes be positive. It can make you
more alert and help you perform better in certain situations. Which best
describes the statement?
A. False
B. True
C. No connection
D. Partly yes
4. To which of the following does excessive or prolonged stress contribute
to?
A. composed
B. feeling relax
C. illness
D. self-motivated
5. What is a sports that can be played alone without team mates?
A. Dual
B. Individual
C. Group
D. Team
6. Which of the following help reduce stress?
A. Participating in physical activities
B. Managing an event
C. Solving a personal problem
D. None of the above
7. Which of the following is promoted by engaging in an active physical
activity?
A. Active life style
B. Good health
C. Socialization
D. All of the above

8. What is a sports that is played by two people opposing each other?

A. Dual
B. Individual
C. Single
D. Team
9. What is the process of making arrangements or preparations for an event
or activity in a systematic way, especially on a large scale?
A. Anti- Smoking Campaign
B. Camping
C. Organize
D. Plan
10. What is the capacity of individual to perform daily task effectively
without undue fatigue?
A. Aerobics Exercise
B. Physical fitness
C. Physical education
D. Sports
For numbers 11-20. Classify the following physical activities into Moderate
Physical Activities or Vigorous Physical Activities. Write MPA for moderate
physical activities and write VPA for vigorous physical activities
11. Jumping Rope 16. Playing friendly basketball
12. Walking briskly 17. Hiking uphill with backpack
13. Biking slowly 18. Ballroom dancing
14. Race Walking 19. General Gardening
15. Competitive basketball 20. Running
 Lesson
Managing One’s Stress through
1 Individual, Dual and Team Sports

Words to Ponder

“The greatest weapon against stress is our ability to choose

one thought over another.”

STRESS

When people hear the word stress, they react differently. Some people keep
on saying that they feel stressed out.

Stress is a feeling of being under abnormal pressure. This pressure can

come from different aspects of your day to day life. Such as an increased workload, a
transitional period, an argument you have with your family or new and existing
financial worries. You may find that it has a cumulative effect, with each stressor
building on top of one another. During these situations, you may feel threatened or
upset and your body might create a stress response. This can cause a variety of
physical symptoms, change the way you behave, and lead you to experience more
intense emotions.

Stress affects us in a number of ways, both physically and emotionally, and in

varying intensities. Research has shown that stress can sometimes be positive. It can
make you more alert and help you perform better in certain situations. However,
stress has only been found to be beneficial if it is short-lived. Excessive or prolonged
stress can contribute to illness such as heart disease and mental health problems
such as anxiety and depression. Some common symptoms of stress include sleeping
problems, sweating or a change in appetite. Symptoms like these are triggered by a
rush of stress hormones in your body which, when released, allow you to deal with
pressures or threats. This is known as the 'fight or flight' response.

When stress affects the brain, with its many nerve connections, the rest of the
body feels the impact as well. So, it is logical to say that if your body feels better, so
does your mind. Exercise and any physical activity produce endorphins chemicals in
the brain that act as natural painkillers and also improve the ability to sleep, which
in turn reduces stress. Meditation, acupuncture, massage therapy,
 even breathing deeply can cause your body to produce endorphins. And conventional
wisdom holds that a workout of low to moderate intensity makes you feel energized
and healthy.

Scientists have found that regular participation in aerobic exercise has been
shown to decrease overall levels of tension, elevate and stabilize mood, improve
sleep, and improve self-esteem. Even five minutes of aerobic exercise can stimulate anti-
anxiety effects.

What’s In

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.
 What’s New

The Role of Physical Activity in Managing One’s Stress in times of COVID-19 Pandemic

COVID-19 pandemic is an unprecedented

time all across the world. Worldwide, extensive
social distancing policies are put into place,
restricting people’s daily activities and worldwide
pleas from governments asking people to stay safe
and stay at home. This of course means that most
people will spend much of their time (if not all) at
home.

These social distancing measures mean

that people have far fewer opportunities to be physically active, especially if activities
such as walking or cycling as transportation means or taking part in a leisurely sports
activity such as jogging, walking the dog and going to the gym are being restricted.
Furthermore, these drastic measures also make it so much easier to be sedentary at
home for long periods of time. The impact of this physical inactivity may very likely
be seen in many areas such as health and social care and the mental well-being of
people all across the globe.

Although these social distancing measures are important and needed in a time
such as now, our bodies and minds still need physical activity.

What is Physical Activity?

Physical Activity (PA) is defined as any bodily movement produced by skeletal

muscles that require energy expenditure. There are two components to physical
activity that needs to consider:

Aerobic fitness: this usually includes moderate to vigorous activity that makes you feel
a bit warm, causes your breathing to increase and your heart rate to increase.

Strength and balance: This is often the forgotten component of physical activity,
but it is an essential part and has many benefits.

Physical activity may include

Active recreation
Sports participation
Cycling
Walking
Play
Dance
Gardening
House cleaning
Carrying heavy shopping
 During the COVID-19 pandemic it is even more important for all people to be
physically active. Even if it is only a short break from sitting at your desk and doing some
walking or stretching. Doing something simple as this will:
ease muscle strain
relief mental tension
improve blood circulation
improve muscle activity
helps to give some routine to a day in these unprecedented times.

Answer the following questions briefly.

1. What are the most common causes of stress during this pandemic (Covid19)?

2. What physical activities may help people reduce the stress?

3. What is the importance of physical activity and sports in managing one’s stress?

What is It

LETS TALK ABOUT THIS

Managing One’s Stress thru Individual, Dual and Team Sports
There are certain sports, such as golf, bowling, and tennis that, for the most
part, are considered individual sports, which are sports played alone without
teammates. Yes, there are exceptions, such as the Ryder Cup in golf, in which two
teams from either side of the Atlantic Ocean compete, but often the competition is
for an individual trophy. A sample of the thousands of individual sports
includes:badminton, bowling, boxing, cycling, figure skating, golf, skiing,
snowboarding, surfing. swimming, track and field and wrestling.
Tips to Manage Stress

Exercise – Working out regularly is one of the best ways to relax your body
and mind. Exercise can also improve one’s mood. Work up to 2 hours and 30 minutes
of moderately intense exercise like brisk walks or 75 minutes of a more vigorous exercise
like swimming laps, jogging or other sports.

Relax Your Muscle - When you are stressed, your muscles get tense. You can
help loosen them up on your own and refresh your body by:
• Stretching
• Enjoying a massage
• Taking a hot bath or shower
• Getting a good night’s sleep

Deep Breathing - Stopping and taking a few deep breaths can take the pressure
off you right away. You’ll be surprised at how much better you feel once you get good
at it. Just follow these 5 steps:
 1. Sit in a comfortable position with your hands in your lap and your feet on
the floor. You may also lie down.
2. Close your eyes.
3. Imagine yourself in a relaxing place. It can be on the beach, in a beautiful
field of grass, or anywhere that gives you a peaceful feeling.
4. Slowly take deep breaths in and out.
5. Do this for 5 to 10 minutes at a time.

Eat Well- Eating a regular; well-balanced diet will help you feel better in general. It
may also help control your moods. Your meals should be full of vegetables, fruit, whole
grains, and lean protein for energy. And don’t skip any. It’s not good for you and can
put you in a bad mood, which can actually increase your stress.

Slow Down - Modern life is so busy, and sometimes we just need to slow down
and chill out. Look at your life and find small ways you can do that. For example:
• Set your watch 5 to 10 minutes ahead. That way you’ll get places a little
early and avoid the stress of being late.
• When you’re driving a bike on the road, switch to the bicycle lane so you can
avoid road accident.
• Break down the school requirements into smaller ones. For example, arrange
this from easiest to hardest.
Take A Break - You need to plan on some real downtime to give your mind time off
from stress. If you’re a person who likes to set goals, this may be hard for you at first.
But stick with it and you’ll look forward to these moments. Restful things you can
do include:
• Meditation
• Yoga
• Tai chi
• Prayer
• Listening to your favourite music
• Spending time in nature

Make Time for Hobbies - You need to set aside time for things you enjoy. Try to do
something every day that makes you feel good, and it will help relieve your stress.
It doesn’t have to be a ton of time -- even 15 to 20 minutes will do. Relaxing hobbies
include things like:
• Reading
• Knitting
• Doing an art project
• Playing golf
• Watching a movie
• Doing puzzles
• Playing cards and board games

Talk About Your Problems - If things are bothering you, talking about them can help
lower your stress. You can talk to family members and friends, and you can also talk to
yourself. It’s called self-talk and we all do it. But in order for self-talk to help reduce
stress you need to make sure it’s positive and not negative.

Go Easy On Yourself - Accept that you can’t do things perfectly no matter how hard
you try. You also can’t control everything in your life. So do yourself a favor and stop
thinking so much. And don’t forget to keep up your sense of humor. Laughter goes
a long way towards making you feel relaxed.
 Eliminate Your Triggers- Figure the biggest causes of stress in your life. Is it
your job, your commute, your schoolwork? If you’re able to identify what they are, see if
you’re able to eliminate them from your life, or at least reduce them. If you can’t identify
the main causes of your stress. Make note of when you become most anxious and see if
you can determine a pattern, then find ways to remove or lessen those triggers.

Skills

There are thousands of individual sports, and the skill requirements for each
vary greatly; however, there are certain skills that apply to most individual athletes.
Most have high levels of cardiovascular fitness to allow for long hours of practice and
play. Most have well-toned muscles and are flexible.

One major advantage of competing in an individual sport is that the athlete

can progress at his own pace to improve skills. The skills he needs are more mental
than physical. He needs autonomy, self-discipline, focused thinking, and passion. He
must work on a specific skill over and over until it is mastered. He is able to practice
as early or late as he wants. He gets to take all the credit for winning, but he is on
his own and can blame no one but himself for any lackluster performances.

Critical Elements

Individual sports also allow athletes to aim for personal goals without
worrying about hurting the team. For example, in distance running, an athlete will
commonly shoot for a personal best (known as a PB) several times per year. In fact,
individual athletes are often said to be competing against themselves. They do have
competitors to beat, but they also attempt to improve on their previous best
performances as well.

There are two basic types of motivation. They are external motivation and
intrinsic motivation. External motivation comes from someone else or involves
gaining a reward. Examples of external motivation include a coach yelling at you to
do pushups, winning a medal, or a parent telling you to clean your room. Intrinsic
motivation literally means that the desire comes from within. This is a trait that
many individual sport's athletes possess. Examples include deciding to run a
personal best in a 5K race or attempting to qualify for a big tournament. In individual
sports, there are no teammates to please or to put peer pressure upon you, as the
pressure comes from yourself.
Types of Sports

Sports is an activiy that requires physical actions and skills where individual
or teams compete under a set of rules. It is classified into individual, dual or team
sports.

Dual sports are played by two people opposing each other. More so, dual
sports develop teamwork and coordination since it needs both to win the the game. Like
individual sports, dual sports build muscular strength and promote tactical strategy.
Examples of individual and dual sports are badminton, tennis, pickle ball, golf, archery,
dance, cross-country skiing and table tennis.

A team sport includes any sport where individuals are organized into
opposing teams which compete to win. Team members act together towards a
shared objective. This can be done in a number of ways such as outscoring the
opposing team. Team sports are practiced between opposing teams, where the
players generally interact directly and simultaneously between them to achieve an
objective. The objective often involves teammates facilitating the movement of a ball
or similar object in accordance with a set of rules, in order to score points.

Examples of Sports
Sports Indivdiual Dual Team
Badminton / / /
Basketball /
Bowling / /
Boxing / /
Football /
Lawn Tennis / / /
Track and Field / /
Table Tennis / / /
Skating / / /
Softball /
Swimming / /
Volleyball /
Volleyball (beach) /

Engaging in different sports whether individual,dual or team sports is

beneficial to everyone. Participating in physical activities like in individual, dual, or
team sports is also considered vital for maintaining mental fitness, and it can reduce
stress. Studies show that it is very effective at reducing fatigue, improving alertness
and concentration, and at enhancing overall cognitive function. This can be helpful
when stress has depleted your energy or ability to concentrate.

Knowing how to manage time properly and identify the priorities associated with
proper physical activties is considered one ot the best remedies to fight and reduce
stress.
 What’s More

Activity 1: Identifying benefits of physical activities and sports

Directions: List down the benefits of engaging in physical activities:
1. 6.

2. 7.

3. 8.

4. 9.
5. 10.

B. My Stress Management Plan

Directions: Make a plan for yourself in order for you to manage your stress properly
and healthy. Use the given table below:

ACTIVITIES PURPOSE/OBJECTIVES DAY/TIME

 What I Have Learned

Complete the following statements.

1. I discovered that to be able to manage one’s stress is .

2. I discovered that there are a lot of benefits in .

3. I can say that the role of physical activity assessments in managing one's stress
is .

4. I learned that engaging physical activity will help me to .

5. As an individual, my responsibility to manage one’s stress is .

What I Can Do

LET’S MOVE
In order to manage one’s stress, one can be actively participated in any physical activities.
Directions: Make a dance video using the basic skills of individual, dual and team
sports. The video should last for not more than three (3) minutes. Any music genre
can be used.
 Assessment

Directions: Choose the letter of the correct answer. Write your answer on your
answer sheet.
1. It is a feeling of being under abnormal pressure.
A. abnormalities
B. behavioral problems
C. sadness
D. stress

2. Based on the lesson, stress affects us in a number of ways, both

and
A. physically and biologically
B. physically and emotionally
C. physically and holistically
D. physically and spiritually

3. Excessive or prolonged stress can contribute to illness such as heart disease

and mental health problems such as and .
A. anxiety and depression
B. depression and emotion
C. emotion and anxiety
D. psychosis and dementia

4. Scientists have found that regular participation in aerobic exercise has been
shown to decrease overall levels of tension elevate and stabilize mood,
improve sleep, and improve self .
A. analysis
B. destruction
C. esteem
D. focus

5. It is defined as any bodily movement produced by skeletal muscles that

require energy expenditure.
A. Aerobics activity
B. Dance lesson
C. Physical activity
D. None of the above

6. It is an exercise that usually includes moderate to vigorous activity that

makes you feel a bit warm, causes your breathing to increase and your heart rate
to increase.
A. aerobic exercise
B. aerobic fitness
C. fitness
D. zumba
 7. It pertains to sports played alone without teammates.
A. Dual
B. Individual
C. Team
D. Trio

8. This type of sports can be played by two people opposing each other, More
so, it also develops teamwork and coordination since it needs both to win the
game.
A. Dual
B. Individual
C. Team
D. Trio

9. This is a sport where individuals are organized into opposing teams which
compete to win.
A. Dual
B. Individual
C. Team
D. Trio

10. Knowing how to manage time properly and identifying the priorities
associated with proper is considered one of the best remedy to fight
and reduce stress.
A. Analysis
B. Composition
C. Performance
D. Physical activities

IDENTIFICATION:
Directions: Identify the word or group of words being described. Write your answer
on your answer sheet.

11. It refers to 2 hours and 30 minutes of moderately intense activities

like brisk walks or 75 minutes of a more vigorous activity like swimming laps,
jogging or other physical activities.
12. It is a feeling after stretching enjoying a massage, taking a hot
bath or shower and getting a good night’s sleep.

13. This exercise usually includes moderate to vigorous activity that

makes you feel a bit warm, causes your breathing to increase and your heart rate
to increase.
14. It is a physical fitness component that is often times forgotten in
physical activity, but it is an essential part and has many benefits.

15. This is the activity that follows the steps below:

a. Sit in a comfortable position with your hands in your lap and your feet on
the floor. You may also lie down.
b. Close your eyes.
c. Imagine yourself in a relaxing place. It can be on the beach, in a beautiful
field of grass, or anywhere that gives you a peaceful feeling.
d. Slowly take deep breaths in and out.
 e. Do this for 5 to 10 minutes at a time

16. It is a type of motivation that comes from

someone else or involves gaining a reward.
17. It is a type of motivation that literally means
that the desire comes from within.
18. This type of motivation involves coach yelling
at you to do push ups, winning a medal, or a parent telling
you to clean your room.
19. This type of motivation involves personal
trait that an athlete possesses such as determination and the
desired to win.
20. It is an activity that requires physical
actions and skills where individual or teams compete under a
set of rules.

Additional Activities

Directions:

A. Make a slide show presentation of your own images showing the basic
skills of individual, dual and team sports. Back ground music can be
applied to make it more interesting and creative.

REFLECTION:

1. When my stress is properly handled I think…

2. I can help my friends and my family to handle stress properly

thru…

For me the role of physical activity in managing