Collect syllabus Wellness and the Health Triangle Topic

Collect syllabus Wellness and the Health Triangle Topic #1

Questions to Ponder What does being healthy really mean? What do I need to know to be healthy? What is the difference between health and wellness?

The Foundations of Wellness: Wellness – is a combination of physical, mental and social well being. It is the state of being Healthy It is constantly changing

What Affects Your Health? Heredity Environment Attitude Behaviors Media/Technology

The Health Triangle: Three sides of health combine to form the health triangle Physical Health – Taking care of your body – Cleanliness – Nutrition – Fitness Social Health – Getting along with others – Making friends – Giving support Mental and Emotional Health – Liking who you are – Expressing emotions – Managing stress

Physical Wellness The fitness of your body.

Mental Wellness The way you feel about yourself, your life, and the world around you.

Social Wellness The way you get along with other people.

Your Wellness Triangle

Part 1

Label your paper My Wellness Triangle Physical Wellness 1. ) 2. ) 3. ) 4. ) 5. ) 6. )

For each statement that follows answer YES or NO on your paper depending upon whether the statement is true for you.

Physical Wellness 1. ) I get at least eight hours of sleep each night.

Physical Wellness 2. ) I eat a well balanced diet, including a healthful breakfast each day.

Physical Wellness 3. ) I keep my body, teeth, and hair clean and go to the doctor and dentist regularly.

Physical Wellness 4. ) I do at least 60 minutes of moderate physical activity each day.

Physical Wellness 5. ) I avoid using tobacco, alcohol, and other drugs

Physical Wellness 6. ) I wear my seatbelt or helmet and practice basic safety.

Part 2

Label your paper My Wellness Triangle Mental/Emotional Health 1. ) 2. ) 3. ) 4. ) 5. ) 6. )

For each statement that follows answer YES or NO on your paper depending upon whether the statement is true for you

Mental/Emotional Wellness 1. ) I generally feel good about myself and accept who I am.

Mental/Emotional Wellness 2. ) I express my feelings clearly and calmly, even when I am angry or sad.

Mental/Emotional Wellness 3. ) I accept helpful criticism.

Mental/Emotional Wellness 4. ) I have at least one activity that I enjoy.

Mental/Emotional Wellness 5. ) I feel like people like and accept me.

Mental/Emotional Wellness 6. ) I like to learn new information and develop new skills.

Mental/Emotional Wellness I have a way method to cope with daily stressors

Part 3

Label your paper My Wellness Triangle Social Health 1. ) 2. ) 3. ) 4. ) 5. ) 6. )

For each statement that follows answer YES or NO on your paper depending upon whether the statement is true for you

Social Wellness 1. ) I have at least one close friend.

Social Wellness 2. ) I respect and care for my family.

Social Wellness 3. ) I know how to disagree with others without getting angry.

Social Wellness 4. ) I am a good listener.

Social Wellness 5. ) I get support from others when I need it.

Social Wellness 6. ) I say no if people ask me to do something harmful or wrong.

Part 4

Graphing Your Results Add up the number of yes answers for each of the 3 main categories of Health that you just answered questions for

Graphing Your Results Choose a symbol to represent each YES answer

Graphing Your Results For example if you love softball you could use:

Use your symbol to form a Wellness Triangle to represent your number of “yes” answers. Use a solid dot for the corners. Label your triangle.

My Wellness Triangle Social Mental Physical

Part 5

Think about it? 1. ) Does your Health Triangle have equal sides? 2. ) Is there one area that you are strong in? 3. ) Is there an area that you need to work on?

Write a Summary What can you do to improve your wellness and balance your triangle? 30 Day Challenge – Matt Cutts http: //www. mattcutts. com/blog/30 day-challenge-email/

below are ten essential elements of good health. If you take all of the actions listed below, you will be much healthier. • To Get Healthy and Stay Healthy • Eat a Healthy Breakfast • Drink at Least 8 Glasses of Water • Take a Good Quality Multiple Vitamin/Mineral • Connect with Other People • Express Your Emotions Appropriately • Eat Fruits and Vegetables • Spend at Least 30 Minutes Outdoors • Do Something Physically Active • Take Some Quiet Time for Yourself • Keep Regular Sleep Hours • Establish a Relationship with a Doctor You Can Trus sted

Chapter 1, Lesson 2 Concept Map Your Health Factors over which you have little or no control. • Heredity. • Your environment • Your available health care Health Factors for which you have responsibility • Your attitudes • Your life-related habits • Your health education

Questions to Ponder How do heredity, environment, and available health care affect my health? Is my environment healthy? How do behavior and attitude affect my health? How can I develop habits to improve my health? Life Style Disease Project- HWcomplete first part of project. Meet in library ________