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Progressive Muscle Relaxation Worksheet

A Grade 6 physical education worksheet on Progressive Muscle Relaxation, focusing on understanding and practicing the technique for stress reduction.

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Progressive Muscle Relaxation

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Read each question carefully and answer to the best of your ability. This worksheet will help you understand and practice Progressive Muscle Relaxation (PMR).

What is Progressive Muscle Relaxation?

Progressive Muscle Relaxation (PMR) is a technique where you tense one group of muscles at a time and then relax them. This helps you become more aware of the difference between tension and relaxation in your body, which can reduce stress and anxiety.

Muscle Fiber Cross Section

1. Progressive Muscle Relaxation (PMR) involves   one group of muscles and then   them.

2. PMR helps you notice the difference between   and   in your body.

3. Practicing PMR can help to reduce feelings of   and  .

1. Which of the following is a benefit of practicing Progressive Muscle Relaxation?

a

Increased energy

b

Better concentration

c

Reduced stress and anxiety

d

Stronger muscles

2. How long should you typically hold the tension in a muscle group during PMR?

a

1-2 seconds

b

5-10 seconds

c

30-60 seconds

d

1-2 minutes

1. It is important to hold your breath while tensing muscles during PMR.

T

True

F

False

2. PMR can only be practiced when you are lying down.

T

True

F

False

1. Describe in your own words how Progressive Muscle Relaxation can help someone feel more relaxed.

2. Name two different muscle groups you could tense and relax during a PMR session.

Use the words below to complete the sentences.

tense
relax
aware
stress

1. When doing PMR, you first   your muscles tightly.

2. After tensing, you then   your muscles completely.

3. PMR helps you become more   of your body's feelings.

4. Practicing PMR regularly can help manage  .