Nba in the classroom dealing with pressure

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DEALING WITH PRESSURE

2. TEACHER INFORMATION

Dr Wendy Borlabi
Director of Mental Health and
Performance at the Chicago Bulls
Jalen Williams
Forward, Oklahoma City Thunder
Hometown: Gilbert, Arizona, USA
As well as working with athletes, ‘Dr
B’ also teaches sporting performance
skills to businesses and students.
Fun fact: ‘I don’t understand putting
milk in cereal – why do you want the
cereal to be soggy?!’
Jeremy Sochan
Forward, San Antonio Spurs
Hometown: Milton Keynes, UK
Kenneth Lofton Jr.
Forward, Memphis Grizzlies
Hometown: Port Arthur, Texas, USA
Fun fact: ‘Fun fact? I play with Lego –
no, I build Lego!’ Sochan has also
played for both Poland and England.*
Fun fact: ‘When I was younger,
before my brain surgery, I was righthanded, but now I’m left-handed.’*
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A young person called Alex is in their
final year of school and is preparing
for their end-of-year exams. They have
always been a good student, but as
the exams get closer, they are
feeling more and more stressed. They
have two younger siblings so find it
hard to focus at home.
A young basketball player called
Harsha is about to return to playing
for their team in the Jr. NBA league
following an injury. Although they feel
prepared, they worried about injuring
themselves again.
A year 6 student called Levi is starting
a new school at the start of the next
term. Although they know some other
students that are going to the same
school the thought of the first day at
the new school is causing them to feel
worried.
A Year 9 student called Ren has a lot
going on. They've been helping look
after their aunt, who's sick, and feel
tired out. They keep snapping at their
friends and feel behind at school.
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5. TEACHER INFORMATION

Feeling irritated
Feeling focused
Pounding in the chest
No interest in activities
Feeling dizzy
Sweating
Can’t 'switch off'
No appetite
Feeling worried
Feeling motivated
Nightmares
Feeling tired
Hands shaking
Fast heartbeat
Headache
Feeling sick
Butterflies in the stomach
Experiencing signs of stress over a long period of time can lead make us feel anxious, irritable or 'burnt out'.
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Uncertainty
Feeling like you don’t have
control of a situation
Our genes
Our experiences
Feeling lonely
Exam pressure
Health issues
Big changes in life
Not enough work or change
Money
Too much work
Relationships
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1.
How might pressure and stress affect your
character? Write examples inside the body.
2.
What is causing them stress? What else
could be impacting their stress levels? Add
labels around the body.
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8. MEET THE NBA

A young person called Alex is in their
final year of school and is preparing
for their end-of-year exams. They have
always been a good student, but as
the exams get closer, they are
feeling more and more stressed. They
have two younger siblings so find it
hard to focus at home.
A young basketball player called
Harsha is about to return to playing
for their team in the Jrn. NBA league
following an injury. Although they feel
prepared, they worried about injuring
themselves again.
A year 6 student called Levi is starting
a new school at the start of the next
term. Although they know some other
students that are going to the same
school the thought of the first day at
the new school is causing them to feel
worried.
A Year 9 student called Ren has a lot
going on. They've been helping look
after their aunt, who's sick, and feel
tired out. They keep snapping at their
friends and feel behind at school.
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9. WHAT IS PRESSURE AND STRESS?

Anj’s circle of control .
Anj is coming up to a science mock and is worried about the exam.
How well other
people do​
Spare
pens
Being
on time
The news​
How long before
bed you stop
revising
Going to the
toilet
beforehand
Eating
healthily
Eating regular
meals
Things that are
in Anj’s control
Starting
revision early
enough
Previous
results​
Taking
regular
breaks
Asking for
help
What could your character do when
they're stressed to make them feel better?
Sharing worries
with friends
and family
Doing some
exercise
What time
you go to bed
Other people’s
feelings
Exam
questions
Things that are
out of Anj’s control
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10. DEALING WITH PRESSURE AND STRESS

Complete the circle of control for your
chosen character.
What could your character do when
they're stressed to make them feel better?
Things that are
in their control
Things that are
out of their control
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11. EFFECTS OF STRESS

Social: Call a friend
Give to others: Say thank you
Mindfulness: Name your feelings
Do something you enjoy:
Make a list so you’re ready to go!
Physical: Shoot some hoops!
Learn something new:
Try a new genre of music
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12. CAUSES OF STRESS

Choose your cool down…
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Square breathing
Muscle relaxation
Guided imagery
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13.

There are lots of places you could go to find out more about some of the things
we’ve discussed today.
• Make your mental health a priority: mindhealth.nba.com
• Find out more about self-care ideas: annafreud.org/on-my-mind/self-care
• More advice for preparing for exams: nhs.uk/mental-health/children-and-young-adults/help-for-teenagers-young-adults-andstudents/tips-on-preparing-for-exams
• Find mental wellbeing information and ask questions with the 1:1 online chat service: kooth.com
• Put a question in the 'ask it box'.
If you are finding things difficult and or feeling overwhelmed by
an upcoming event or situation, it important to speak
with a trusted adult at home or in school and ask for help or
advice.
Childline: childline.org.uk/info-advice or call 0800 1111
Shout: Text 85258
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