Exercise, the stress-zapper; does exercise eliminate stress - or cause it?

Article Abstract:

Physical fitness enthusiasts note that exercise helps them control stress, but to the uninitiated, exercising can seem stressful in itself, because of embarrassment about sweating in public and related concerns. A woman reveals how she learned through practice that exercise does indeed reduce stress.

Physiological aspects, Stress management, Reducing exercises

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Winning isn't everything

Article Abstract:

The often intensely competitive nature of school-based physical education (PE) programs can have a negative impact on some students. A woman recalls how she and her friends dreaded the competition of PE in the 1960's. She envisions a PE program with two tracks: non-competitive and competitive.

Exercise for children

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The agony of the ex-P.E. student

Article Abstract:

A woman describes how an invitation to play in a volleyball game with co-workers reminds her of her fear of gym class when she was 12 years old. Activities such as the flexed-arm hang, dodgeball, and the selection of teams brought on feelings of fear.

Physical education and training

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