Stress Reduction & Exercise Classroom

Stress Reduction & Exercise Classroom

Welcome to your Fitness and Stress Reduction Class!

Here are some things to keep in mind:

All of the learning resources you need for this course will be found here, in our Google Stress Reduction and Exercise Classroom Site
Assignments will be submitted into your Intro to Slate Classroom (see "Classroom Links" tab)
Course Calendars and Lessons can also be found in Slate
See Below Module 1 and Module 4 Links

Module 1: Fitness and Healthy Lifestyle: You will build and improve on the following skills

Components of Fitness:

The 5 components of physical fitness are used in our schools, health clubs and fitness centers to gauge how good a shape we are truly in.

Benefits of Regular Exercise:

We know that staying active is one of the best ways to keep our bodies healthy. But did you know it can also improve your overall well-being and quality of life?

Benefits of Stretching:

Flexibility is one of the five components of fitness, so stretching should be an integral part of every workout program.

Warm Up, Cool Down:

Warming up and cooling down are good for your exercise performance — you’ll do better, faster, stronger — and for your heart since the increased work on the heart ‘steps up’ with exercise.

Aerobic vs Anaerobic Exercise:

Aerobic exercise is any type of cardiovascular conditioning or “cardio.” During cardiovascular conditioning, your breathing and heart rate increase for a sustained period of time. Examples of aerobic exercise include swimming laps, running, or cycling.
Anaerobic exercises involve quick bursts of energy and are performed at maximum effort for a short time. Examples include jumping, sprinting, or heavy weight lifting.

F.I.T.T. Principle for an Effective Workout:

F.I.T.T. stands for frequency, intensity, time, and type of exercise.

Monitor Your Heart Rate During Exercise:

Heart rate is a useful indicator of the intensity of effort and body's physiological adaptation. Heart rate monitoring is an important component especially in cardiovascular fitness assessment and training programs.

Tips for Choosing the Right Exercise:

Whichever exercise options you choose, and whichever strategies you use to keep motivated, remember to start off slowly and build up gradually. Don’t push yourself too hard, too fast: progression in fitness occurs over weeks and months, not days.

MODULE 4: Dealing with Stress

Module 4: Dealing with Stress: You will build and improve on the following skills

Stress Vocabulary

Body's Reaction to Stress

Eustress vs Distress

Internal vs External Stress

Meditation Journal

Music and Relaxation Videos

Reduce Stress with Exercise

Classroom Exercise Activities

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