Coping Skills
Are all coping Mechanisms good?
If no, list the bad and good ones (3 total)
If yes, list 3
No -
Substance abuse, overworking, isolation are some bad examples
Name any athlete who has some sort of health issue.
Ex: Wilma Rudolph - Polio
What health issue might lead to having seizures?
(Sometimes with flashing lights)
Epilepsy
Name one Mental Health issue with symptoms of:
Feeling sad
Loss of interests
Feeling of guilt
Depression
What is a symptom of Bipolar Disorder?
irritability
Disorganized Behavior
etc.
Name a coping skill that might help with burnout.
Physical Self-Care
What cyclist and cancer survivor started his own foundation to raise awareness.
+100 Bonus points if you know the name of the foundation
Lance Armstrong
LIVESTRONG Foundation
Do you have to quit sports if you have a health issue? Why or why not?
Not always. Some health issues might still encourage you to play sports and be active because it helps while others might tell you to stop because it is too risky.
Substance abuse
or
Social Media addiction
(if you name another good one we will accept it)
What health issue has the symptoms of:
Needing to pee a lot
Very thirsty
Losing weight without trying
etc.
Diabetes
Name 3 coping skills for Performance Anxiety
Try to focus on breathing
Shift the focus off of yourself and your fear
Avoid Negative thoughts
Visualize success
etc.
Which one of these athletes has Diabetes?
Juan Soto
Jay Cutler
Chase Brown
Coco Gauff
Jay Cutler
Would it be better for someone with Asthma to sprint in track or do long distance? Why?
Sprinting is better because activities with short bursts of energy are easier to manage than constant long activities.
Define Burnout in your own words.
Losing the love for your sport and not having much motivation to go to practices or play.
What chronic lung disease might also require you to use an inhaler for trouble breathing in certain weather.
Asthma
You notice that your friend has been drifting away from you. Every time you call them, they seem to be drunk or using substances.
How can you help
Refer them to the help that they need
What football player suffered from depression that led to substance abuse?
(We learned about him in class)
Hayden Hurst
Would you consider injuries a health issue? Why or why not?
Yes because they stop you from playing and advancing.
or
No because it is just temporary and it can be cured.
What type of Mental disorder causes people to see things that aren't actually there?
Schizophrenia
What percent of athletes suffer from the loss of sleep the night before a game or match? (Full credit if you are within 10%)
What is this called?
60% - Insomnia
What might happen if you didn't use coping mechanisms?
Ex: Lack of Balance between sports, social, and academic life.
What female Tennis player has Sjögren's syndrome
Venus Williams
This is a chronic autoimmune disease that causes her to feel extreme muscle pain and fatigue.
What is Anemia? How can it affect sports?
Anemia is low iron. This might effect people because it can cause fatigue and energy loss and even headaches with activity.
Name 3 symptoms of Anxiety
Constantly feeling nervous
Feeling on edge
Finding it hard to concentrate or your mind goes blank
Having difficulty falling asleep
What type of illness is caused when athletes get over heated and potentially leads to fainting.
Heatstroke