Wellness 10 Unit 1 Orientation What Is Wellness

Wellness 10 Unit 1: Orientation

What Is Wellness ~ Overview Strands ¨ ¨ ¨ Decision-making Process Physical Activity and Fitness Healthy Eating Relationships Stress Management Leisure Personal Local Global Dimensions ¨ ¨ Level A n ¨ Physical Mental Spiritual Social Extend Knowledge Base Level B Make an Informed Decision Level C n Spheres ¨ ¨ Carry Out Action Plan Perspectives ¨ ¨ ¨ Active Living Personal, Social, Cultural Movement

What is Wellness? In general, WELLNESS means to be in “a state of good health” n Wellness is a way of life that involves the whole person n The body must be kept strong and fit, and well nourished, so it’s able to resist disease and overcome injury. n The mind and spirit are important too. A positive attitude helps a person combat stress and tension n

Wellness Wheel n There are four dimensions of the wellness wheel Physical Mental Spiritual Social

Dimensions of Wellness

1. Physical Health n n Good physical health is a result of all your body’s important functions working well together. A person in good physical health can more easily: • • • Fight off disease Recover from illness Perform daily routines without feeling tired

Categories of Physical Health Physical Activity & Fitness n Nutrition n Medical Self Care n Physical Environment n

2. Mental Health n n n Good mental health is a result of positive feelings about yourself and others. Your mental health can effect your decisions. A person in good mental health can more easily: ¨ ¨ ¨ Deal with stress Cope with change Maintain a positive outlook on life

Categories of Mental Health n Psychological ¨ Viewing challenges as opportunities for growth ¨ Having a positive attitude n Emotional ¨ Coping with personal feelings ¨ Being able to appropriately express emotions n Intellectual ¨ Learning and using information effectively ¨ Engaging one’s mind in creative and critical thinking

3. Social Health n n n Good social health is a result of your interactions with others and coping well with social situations. Social Health can be built through friendships, participation in community groups, or volunteer work. A person in good social health can more easily: ¨ ¨ ¨ Feel close and connected to other people Understand his or her self worth Cope with life’s ups and downs

Categories of Social Health n Relationships with others ¨ Family ¨ Friends ¨ Teachers ¨ Coworkers n Relationship & Interactions with environment ¨ Plants ¨ Animals ¨ Natural environment n Dealing with diversity ¨ Cultures ¨ Values ¨ Perspectives

4. Spiritual Health n n Good spiritual health give peace of mind. Spirituality can be gained and expressed through music, dance, art, or religion. It can also be apparent through reaching out to others in ways that restore their dignity and self worth. Good spiritual health can: ¨ ¨ ¨ Give your life purpose Provide stress relief Help you develop support systems

Categories of Spiritual Health n Values ¨ Ex) n Beliefs ¨ Ex) n Commitments ¨ Ex)

Questions 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. Define wellness. Give examples of indicators of good physical, mental, social, and spiritual health. List as many good health habits you can think of. What harmful habits should people give up or avoid in the first place? Complete the Wellness Inventory and Wellness Wheel activities.