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Progressive Muscle Relaxation Worksheet

A Grade 8 Physical Education worksheet focusing on understanding and practicing Progressive Muscle Relaxation techniques for stress management and wellness.

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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).

1. What is the primary goal of Progressive Muscle Relaxation (PMR)?

a

To increase muscle tension

b

To teach you how to relax your muscles consciously

c

To improve cardiovascular health

d

To build muscle strength

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

a

1-2 seconds

b

5-7 seconds

c

15-20 seconds

d

30 seconds or more

3. Progressive Muscle Relaxation involves systematically tensing and then   different muscle groups in the body.

4. One of the main benefits of practicing PMR is reduced   and anxiety.

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

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True

F

False

6. PMR can only be practiced in a quiet, dark room.

T

True

F

False

7. Describe one specific muscle group you would tense and relax during a PMR session and explain how you would do it.

8. Practice PMR for 10-15 minutes. Afterward, reflect on your experience by completing the log below:

Person relaxing

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How did you feel before practicing PMR?

How did you feel immediately after practicing PMR?

What was the most challenging part of the practice?

What was the most beneficial part of the practice?