Living a Healthy Life

Health 2012Mr. Vecchio

Health- combination of physical, mental/emotional, and social well being

Dynamic Best you can at any given time Wellness- overall state of well being or

total evaluation of your health

Health and Wellness

Cumulative risks- behaviors which add up over time to create a greater risk

Using sunscreen Smoking cigarettes Prevention- practicing health safety habits

to remain free of disease and injury

Health and Wellness cont’d

Increase quality and healthy years of healthy life for Americans

Remove health differences that result from factors such as gender, race, education, disability, and location.

Individuals-Take active roles and master your own health

Families-Teach children values and skills needed to maintain good health

Communities-Provide health services and clinics

Healthy People 2010

Health Triangle

Energy Resist Disease Avoid Injury Physically Active Nutrition Adequate Sleep

Physical Health

Attitude Ability to process information Beliefs New Challenges How do you deal with stress/frustrations?

Mental/Emotional Health

Make and interact with friends Communication Working cooperatively Showing respect

Social Health

Label Your PaperPhysical Health Mental Health Social

Health1.) 1.) 1.)2.) 2.) 2.)3.) 3.) 3.)4.) 4.) 4.)5.) 5.) 5.)6.) 6.) 6.)

My Health Triangle

For each of the following statements answer YES or NO depending upon whether the statement is true for you.

My Health Triangle

1.) I get at least eight (8) hours of continuous sleep each night.

2.) I eat a well balanced diet, including breakfast every day.

3.) I keep my teeth, hair, and body clean4.) I do at least 60 minutes of moderate physical

activity each day.5.) I avoid using tobacco, alcohol, and other drugs6.) I see a doctor and dentist for regular checkups

Physical Questions

1.) I feel good about myself and accept who I am.

2.) I express my feeling clearly and calmly even when I am angry or sad.

3.) I accept helpful criticism. 4.) I have at least one activity that I enjoy.5.) I feel like people like and accept me.6.) I like to learn new information and

develop new skills.

Mental/Emotional Questions

1.) I have more than one close friend. 2.) I respect and care for my family.3.) I know how to disagree with others

without getting angry. 4.) I am a good listener.5.) I get support from others when I need it.6.) I say no if people ask me to do something

I know is harmful or wrong.

Social Questions

Add up the number of YES answers you had for each of the three main categories of health.

Choose a symbol to represent each yes answer (Basketball).

Use your symbol to form a personal health triangle.

Label your health triangle

Results

My Triangle

Physical Health

Ment

al He

alth Social

Health

Is your triangle equal in sides? Are you stronger in one area than another? What area do you need improvement? Pair/Share

Reflection Questions

Choose one physical activity you participate in, or would like to participate in.

Write how the activity impacts all three areas of the health triangle.

Activity

Basketball keeps me in excellent cardiovascular shape from the constant running. It also allows be to be agile and develop muscular strength.

Playing with my teammates allows me to work on my interpersonal and communication skills. I also meet other players during games.

Basketball forces me to keep my emotions in check and have a positive attitude in order to succeed. Its also taught me how to deal with adversity.

Basketball Example