The document discusses the role of physical activity in stress management, highlighting both eustress and distress types of stress. It emphasizes the benefits of exercise, such as improved circulation and better self-image, while also noting effective stress management techniques, including lifestyle changes in diet and sleep. Various physical activities, from aerobic to lifestyle practices, are suggested as methods to alleviate stress.

1. The role of Physical
Activity in managing
one’s stress
Common barriers in doing
physical activity

3. Some possible
causes of stress
• Under pressure
• Big changes
• Worrying
• No control over the outcome
of a situation
• Overwhelming responsible
• Times of uncertainty

6. •Moderate or normal
psychological stress
interpreted as being
beneficial for the person

7. Examples of
Eustress
•Promotion in work
•New job
•Marriage
•New home
•Having a child

8. Distress – negative response to a stressor
•Looking pale
•Muscular spasm
•Extreme fatigue
•Nonattendance in school
•Failure to do task
•Lack of motivation This Photo by Unknown Author is licensed under CC BY-NC

9. Stress management techniques
•Change your thinking
•Change your behavior
•Change your lifestyle

10. Change your
lifestyle
•Diet
•Smoking and alcohol
•Exercise
•Sleep
•Leisure
•relaxation

11. Benefits of
exercise
• Uses the energy of the
flight or fight response
• Improves blood circulation
• Lowers blood pressure
• Clear the mind of worrying
• Improves self image
• Makes you feel better

12. Sleep
•Good stress reducer
•Difficult to deal when tired
•Wake refreshed after a night’s sleep
•Plenty of daytime energy

13. Physical activities that
can manage stress
•Aerobic exercise
Swimming, cardiovascular exercise, cycling
•Anerobic exercise
Weightlifting, sprinting and yoga
•Playing sports
Basketball, volleyball
•Lifestyle activities
Walking, running, sweeping,