Unit 2 - Stress - Portrait of a Killer - Assignment #1

Instructions for Video Assignment

• In the video Stress - Portrait of a killer there are several themes related to stress and stress research. Each scene in the movie has its own themes and are listed below. Write a paragraph summarizing the theme of each scene. To give you an example of what I want I have summarized the introduction for you. The paragraph need only be three or four sentences long but it needs to capture the important information from the video.
• You may watch the video on your computer with head phones or as a group with the class. You can decide this with your teacher. They will have the final say. You will be held accountable for the work I have left for you so do not waste your time.
• Copy the material below and post it in your blog. Then write the paragraph for every scene listed below.

Scene Selections

Introduction -The introductory scene of this video shows how daily stress affect us. It talks about the original purpose of stress was to protect but now it has become the "scourge" of our lives. Stress can harm us in many ways according to scientific studies. It can kill brain tissue, adding fat to our bodies and harden our arteries. Stress can be lethal.

1. A Hunch - write a paragraph for all of these scenes
   
2. Survival
3. Control
4. Rank
5. Ulcers
6. Dangerous Fat
7. Scars of War
8. Ageing
9. A Remedy
10. Conclusion

Rubric for this assignment

/10 for completion of all 10 paragraphs

/10 for coherently summarizing the theme of each scene in the movie. Marks will be deducted for the inability to discus the main theme in each scene.

Total Score /20 (A&P, K&U)

You can watch the entire video on Youtube http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eYG0ZuTv5rs

Enjoy the video, it is very interesting and hopefully will inform some of your decisions about how to better manage stress.

Wellness Plan

We have already talked about the basic elements of goal setting, but as a reminder, we use the SMART approach to goal setting:

• Specific
• Measurable
• Attainable
• Realistic
• Timely

For this assignment, we ask that you choose a health-related goal that you want to focus on for the duration of this semester. The goal you choose to work on should fulfill the following requirements:

a. It should be a goal that needs to be completed by the end of the semester.
b. It should be a goal that follows the SMART elements noted above
c. Keep in mind that goals that are completely under our control (i.e. losing weight) are easier to control then goals that are, to some extent, out of our control (e.g. making a team involves decisions made by others and many variables that are beyond your control)


Steps for achieving a goal

1.Select one goal to work toward.
2.List what you will do to reach this goal.
3.Identify others who can help you and support your efforts.
4.Give yourself a specific period of time to reach your goal.
5.Build in checkpoints to evaluate how you are doing.
6.Give yourself a reward once you’ve achieved the goal.

1. The area or I would like to change or improve is:

2. Pick a primary goal in your lifestyle within the above mentioned Wellness Wheel
area that you want to work on achieving.


3. What health benefits would you receive if you made a change in this area?


4. What difficulties might make achieving this goal a challenge?


5. The people you will ask for support and assistance are:

In what way will they help you?

6. Three specific steps involved in making this change/improvement are (be specific)

a.
b.
c.

7. How will you record of your progress?


8. Date you will start / have started:
9. Date you are going to complete:


10. Reward for completion (should be appropriate):

Decision Making Model

Now that we have discussed the decision making model choose a major decision that you will need to make in the next couple of year and apply to the decision making model to help make an informed decision.

Decision-making model

a. State the situation that requires a decision.

b. List all your possible choices.

c. Consider the consequences and your values.

How will my loved ones react to this decision?

How will this help me achieve my goals?

d. Make an informed decision.

e. Evaluate your decision.

Health Interview

Interview an older person (at least 25 years old) you know who seems to be especially healthy. Complete the questions below as a blog post in your own blog.

What is his/her relationship to you?


1. Have you always been as healthy as you are now? Please explain.


2. What particular health habits in the following areas do you practice, that contribute to your level of health?

Nutritional Habits_______________________________________________

Fitness Habits__________________________________________________

Coping with Stress_______________________________________________

Dealing with Conflicts____________________________________________

Keeping a Positive Attitude_____________________________________

Any Additional Healthy Habits___________________________________

3. How did you develop these habits? Please explain.


4. What motivates you to practice a healthy lifestyle?


5. Create a question of your own that you would like to ask regarding this person’s healthy lifestyle. Make sure that the question allows your interviewee to expand on his/her thoughts (not a one word answer).

Question: __________________________________________________

Answer: ___________________________________________________

Grade: /10 pts (application and performance)

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