Superheros
Video Games
Emotional Recognition
Emotional Regulation
Emotional Sports
100

This superhero turns green when he gets really angry

Who is the Hulk?

100

When a person loses in a game, they pause and do this before trying again. What strategy are they using?

What is Deep breaths
100

Feeling nervous before a test is this emotion.

What is anxiety

100

Taking deep breaths when upset is a strategy to control this

What is Anger?

100

Connor McDavid breaks into the zone on a rush, loses control of the puck, and slams his stick on the ice. What emotion is he showing?

What is Frustration?

200

Spider-Man feels this when he thinks he didn’t stop a crime or protect someone.

What is guilt?

200

 When a player takes a moment to plan their approach instead of rushing into enemies, they are using this strategy.

What is Patience?
200

Feeling happy and laughing with friends shows this positive emotion.

What is Joy?

200

Counting to 10 before reacting helps practice this strategy.

What is self-control?

200

A striker misses a wide‑open net in a tied game. Instead of hanging his head, he claps his hands, takes a breath, and quickly positions himself for the next attack. What is the regulation strategy used?

Positive Self-Talk/ Reframing

300

Batman feels this emotion when facing villains, but he uses it to stay alert and focused.

What is Fear

300

Finding rare loot in a game makes a player feel this strong, positive emotion.

What is Excitement

300

Feeling proud after finishing a project shows this positive emotion.

what is Pride/ Proud

300

_____ is a way that you can reflect on your actions and manage your feelings. 

What is Writing/Journaling?

300

During the 2015 NBA Finals, Steph Curry missed a key shot. He didn’t let it affect his next play and quickly returned to the game.

what is Refocusing?

400

The X-Men can lose control of their powers when they feel this strong emotion, showing how feelings can affect actions.

What is Anger

400

When exploring a new city and looking for hidden secrets, players often feel this emotion.

What is Curiousity?

400

Anger can make your heart beat faster and muscles tense. Recognizing it first is this skill.

What is recognizing emotions in the body/ bodily awareness?

400

Stepping away from a frustrating situation instead of reacting angrily is an example of this strategy.

What is Coping?

400

Messi missed a penalty in a crucial 2012 Champions League match but kept playing and maintained his composure to help his team. This is an example of recognizing your feelings and using this strategy.

Perseverance/ Resilience

500

Iron Man feels this when his inventions don’t work, and taking deep breaths or pausing helps him keep working.

What is Frustration
500

In games, characters can be “confused” or “scared,” which lowers performance. This shows how this emotion affects actions.

What is Fear

500

Feeling sad after losing a game can make you less focused. This is an example of this emotional outcome

What is Distracted?

500

Taking deep breaths and staying focused during a big test is an example of using this strategy to control your feelings.

What is self-regulation?

500

During a long hockey game, a player like Connor McDavid may feel tired or overwhelmed after several intense shifts. Sitting on the bench, getting water, and slowing his breathing before returning to the ice helps him reset and play better. This is an example of what regulation strategy?

What is Taking a break?

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