Chapter 1: Living a Healthy Life
What is Health?The combination of
physical, mental, emotional, spiritual, and social well-being
The state of being free from illness or injury
Striving to be the best you can be at any given time
WellnessAn overall state of
well-being, or total health
Achieving wellness requires an ongoing, lifelong commitment to physical, mental, emotional, spiritual, and social health
The Health Continuum
Premature Death
High Level of Health
*Health can be measured on a sliding scale, many fall just below the wellness point
Promoting Your HealthMake responsible decisions about health and
develop good healthy habitsLIFESTYLE FACTORS (habits) – factors that
affect:Overall healthHappinessLongevity – how long you live
Prevention – practicing health & safety habits to remain free of disease & injury.Ex: wearing sunscreen to protect skin from cancer
10 Lifestyle Factors (habits)8-10 hours a sleepHealthy breakfast!Variety of nutritious foodsPhysically active for at least
20 min/dayMaintain healthy weightAvoid tobacco, alcohol, &
drugsAbstain from sex before
marriageManage stressPositive relationshipsBe safe to prevent injuries
Becoming Health LiterateHealthy literacy –
to learn and understand health information & services & to use resources to promote health
A health-literate individual needs to be a(n)… Critical thinker & problem solver
Responsible, productive citizen – promotes health in community & chooses safe, healthful, legal behaviors
Self-directed learner – seeks reliable, accurate, and current information
Effective communicator – expresses health knowledge
Health “Triangle”Physical Health – how well
body functions ENERGY & resist DISEASE
Mental Health – learning new things, enjoy challengesMistakes = growth &
changeEmotional Health – respect
feelings & express themCan respond well to others’
emotions
Health “Triangle”Social Health – way you get along
with othersMaking FRIENDSCommunicating Confidence & trusting yourselfCompassion for others
Spiritual – explore relationship w/GodOwn divinityGreater purposeOutside physical realm
Influences on HealthEnvironment – sum of surroundings
Physical Environ – crime, smogSocial Environ – PEOPLE!
Peers – people of the same age who share similar interests
CHOOSE POSITIVE PEOPLE!!!Culture – collective beliefs, customs, & behaviors of
a groupLanguage, food, traditions, religion
Influences on HealthHeredity – all
the traits that were biologically passed on from parentsHair color,
height
Attitude – views positive or negative view on
challenges
Behavior - choose healthy habits!
Influences on HealthMedia – various
methods of communicating informationDelivery of
information
Technology Advances in medical
technology are positive
Negative if people watch TV instead of being active
VOCABULARY CARDSHealth/WellnessPreventionHealth Literacy
HeredityEnvironmentPeersCulture
Chapter 2: Building Health Skills & Character
Interpersonal SkillsInterpersonal
CommunicationRefusal SkillsConflict Resolution
Interpersonal Communication The exchange of thoughts, feelings,
and beliefs between 2 or more people
Clearly say what you mean: use “I” messages to state your position
Pay attention to how you say something: tone of voice, facial expressions, & body language
Be a good listener: don’t interrupt, nod head & ask questions when appropriate
Refusal SkillsCommunication strategies that can help you
say no when you are urged to take part in behaviors that are:UnsafeUnhealthyGo against your values.
Refusal StrategiesSay no in firm voiceExplain why
State your feelings, goes against values/beliefs
Suggest alternativesHealthy activity instead
Use appropriate body languageUse eye contact
Leave!Just walk away
Conflict ResolutionThe process of ending a conflict
through cooperation & problem solving
Take time to calm down & think through the situation
Speak calmly & listen, ask questions when appropriate
Work to resolve conflict peacefully using a polite tone when discussing solutions
AdvocacyTaking action to influence others to
address a concern or to support a belief
GoalsSomething you aim for that takes
planning & workShort-term goal: a goal you can
reach in a short period of timeEx: getting an ‘A’ on your test this
weekLong-term goal: a goal you plan
to reach over an extended period of timeEx: to graduate from college
Achieving Your GoalsMake an action plan - steps to identify &
reach goalsSet specific, realistic goal & write it downList the steps to reach itIdentify sources of supportSet a reasonable time frame for reaching your
goalEvaluate your progress by setting checkpointsReward yourself for achieving your goal
CharacterDistinctive qualities that describe how a person
thinks, feels, & behaves
Traits of Good CharacterTrustworthy – honest, loyal,
reliableRespect – considerate,
tolerant, mannersResponsible – self control,
consider consequencesFair – play by rules, shareCaring – kind,
compassionate, help peopleCitizenship – obey laws &
rules, respect authority, good neighbor
Role ModelSomeone whose success or behavior
serves as an example for others
VOCABULARY CARDSInterpersonal communicationRefusal skillsConflict resolutionAdvocacyGoal
Short-term & Long-termCharacterRole model