Mental Health and Stress Management · Mental Health
The Physiology of Stress
Examining the nervous system's response to stress and the impact of chronic cortisol exposure.
Key Questions
- 1How does the 'fight or flight' response manifest in modern non-physical stressors?
- 2What are the long term health risks associated with unmanaged chronic stress?
- 3How can mindfulness techniques physically alter the brain's response to anxiety?
Common Core State Standards
SHAPE: Standard 3 - Physical ActivitySHAPE: Standard 5 - Value of Physical Activity
Grade: 11th Grade
Subject: PE & Health
Unit: Mental Health and Stress Management
Period: Mental Health
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