Health and Wellness Michelle Lubrano High School Health

Health and Wellness Michelle Lubrano High School Health Class

Understanding of Health and Wellness Health - A state of complete physical, social and mental well-being, and not merely the absence of disease or infirmity. Wellness -shape a health lifestyle and making decisions that lead to high levels of well being andlife satisfaction

Promote Health & Live Longer, Enhance Life � Exercise regularly � Eat more fresh fruits and vegetables, high fiber foods And whole grain � Limit fat and sodium � Stop illegal drug use � Terminate smoking � Avoid sun exposure � Fasten seatbelt � 7 -8 hours of sleep regularly � Eat breakfast everyday!

7 Dimensions of Wellness � Spiritual � Social � Emotional � Intellectual � Physical � Occupational � Environmental More Info of 7 Dimensions!

Dimensions detailed… � Spiritual-belief in force that unites humans � Social-interact successfully with people � Emotional- emotions control stress and express

� Intellectual- learn and use information effectively � Physical- carry out daily tasks, CV & muscular fitness, adequate nutrition and body comp � Occupational- leisure balance between work and � Environmental-promote standard of living health to improve

Increasing Hearts Endurance Health Related Components of Fitness Skill Related Components of Fitness

Health Related Components of Fitness Important Components! � Cardiovascular � Muscle strength endurance � Flexibility � Body Composition

Performance Related Components of Fitness � Speed � Power � Agility � Reaction time � Coordination � Balance

Flexibility Range of motion at a joint or series of joints Influenced by: � Bone structure of joint � Tissue around joint � Elasticity of muscles, tendons, & ligaments that cross over joint

Benefits of Flexibility Training Flexibility Benefits! � Reduce stress and tension � Improve � Relief posture, fitness, and symmetry of muscle cramps � Prevention of injury

Types of Stretching � Dynamic - stretching while moving � Static -slow moves in positions held for 10 -15 seconds

Leading Causes of Death 1. Heart disease 2. Cancer 3. Stroke 4. Chronic lung disease 5. Accidents

Risk Factors for Heart Disease -that can be controlled � Cigarette Smoking � High Blood Pressure � High Cholesterol Control Risk Factors! � Atherosclerosis � Diabetes (only type II, lifestyle choice) � Overweight � Stress � Physical Activity

Risk Factors of Heart Disease -that can’t be controlled � Age � Gender � Family History � Diabetes (Type I)

Info About the Heart � 8 -10 oz � Size of your fist � Aorta- largest artery in body � 60 -80 beats per min at rest � Provides circulation -provide constant blood and nutrients to cell and remove wastes

Types of Exercise � Aerobic -continuous exercise, using oxygen Anaerobic -short duration, high intensity exercise, no oxygen

Principles in Conditioning � Frequency - minimum 3 times per week � Intensity -target heart rate 65 -85% max HR � Duration -minimum 25 minutes of cardiovascular

Dangers of Exercise � Extreme heat -Heat exhaustion Extreme cold -hypothermia Be Smart!

Calories � 1 lb = 3, 500 calories Set Point Diet Intake 2, 500 calories per day Subtract 500 calories per day in diet= 2, 000 cal 500 cal per day times 7 days in a week =3, 500 cal subtracted per week Lose 1 lb per Week!