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1 Understanding Health and Wellness
Chapter 1 Understanding Health and Wellness Lesson 2 Skills for Building Health Click for: >> Main Menu >> Chapter 1 Assessment Teacher’s notes are available in the notes section of this presentation. Next >>

2 interpersonal communications Trustworthy and dependable
reliable stress stress management interpersonal communications Trustworthy and dependable The body’s response to real or imagined dangers or other life events Identifying sources of stress and learning how to handle them in ways that promote good mental/emotional health Click to reveal the definitions. The sharing of thoughts and feelings with other people

3 conflict-resolution skills
A disagreement between people with opposing viewpoints, interests, or needs conflict conflict-resolution skills refusal skills advocacy The ability to end a disagreement or keep it from becoming a larger conflict Ways to say no effectively Click to reveal the definitions. Taking action in support of a cause

4 In this lesson, you will be able to
identify ten basic skills that you need for good overall health. explain why these skills are important. describe how to use these skills for total health and wellness. apply the health skill of advocacy to encourage teens to be physically active.

5 Classifying Create a chart like the one shown here. As you go through this lesson, list the health skills in the left column. In the right column, write ways in which each skill will benefit your health. Health Skill Ways this will benefit my health Accessing Information Will allow me to make informed choices about my health

6 Learning Health Skills
Just as you learn sports, math, reading, and other kinds of skills, you can learn skills for taking care of your health. Using these skills will improve your health and wellness.

7 Accessing Information
Sources of Information Parents, guardians, or other adults you trust Libraries Media sources such as TV and radio The Internet Parents, guardians, or other trusted adults This should be your first source. Other trusted adults can include teachers, counselors, and school nurses. Libraries Libraries have nonfiction books on nutrition, medicine, fitness, and many other health topics. Media sources TV and radio interviews with health professionals can give you information about current scientific studies related to health. The Internet The Internet has up-to-the-minute information from government agencies, universities, and healthcare providers.

8 Accessing Information
You should find out if the health information you are getting is reliable. reliable Trustworthy and dependable Questions you should ask about your information source include: Is the author an expert on the subject? Does the author quote other people who are experts? Does he or she name scientific studies or other sources for the facts? Questions you should ask about Internet source of information include: Who owns or operates the Web site? Is the owner or operator a university, hospital, or government office? Who wrote the information for the Web site? If you are unclear whether a source is trustworthy, check with a librarian. Try to find other sources that agree or disagree with the source you are using.

9 Self-Management Now that you are older, you make many decisions for yourself. Two self-management skills are practicing healthful behaviors and managing stress.

10 Practicing Healthful Behaviors
Exercise Regularly Eat Healthful Foods Drink Plenty of Water Get a Good Night’s Sleep Your heart and muscles will grow stronger. Your body will work more effectively. You will wake up with more energy. Practicing positive behaviors can prevent injury, illness, and other health problems.

11 Stress can be positive or negative.
Stress Management Stress can be positive or negative. stress The body’s response to real or imagined dangers or other life events

12 Stress Management Positive Negative
Makes you feel unsure about yourself Can make you lose sleep Can hurt you physically Helps you take action Helps you focus Positive stress might help you study hard for a test so you do well.

13 Stress management is an important self-management skill.
stress management Identifying sources of stress and learning how to handle them in ways that promote good mental/emotional health Adrenaline is a chemical that your body releases when you experience stress. Adrenaline makes your heart beat faster to pump more blood. It makes your lungs work harder to take in more oxygen. It also boosts the amount of sugar in your blood. This gives you more energy to deal with danger.

14 Analyzing Influences Understanding what influences you will help you make responsible choices in the future. Internal Influences External Influences Likes Dislikes Feelings Interests Opinions of others Media messages Your decisions have more than just knowing the facts.

15 Interpersonal communication includes: Speaking skills Listening skills
Communication Skills Interpersonal communication includes: Speaking skills Listening skills Speaking skills help you express your ideas and feelings in healthful ways. Listening skills let your understand the messages other people send you. interpersonal communication The sharing of thoughts and feelings with other people

16 Communication Skills Two important communication skills are: Saying no when others want you to do something unhealthy Settling conflicts peacefully

17 Communication Skills Words you use How you say words Posture
When you communicate effectively, you can prevent misunderstandings. You can also support others when they need it. Posture Facial expressions

18 Conflict-Resolution Skills
Because conflict is a normal part of life, you need good conflict-resolution skills. conflict A disagreement between people with opposing viewpoints, interests, or needs conflict-resolution skills The ability to end a disagreement or keep it from becoming a larger conflict

19 Conflict-Resolution Skills
Conflict-Resolution Tips Take a time-out to let everyone calm down. Allow each person to tell his or her side of the story. Let each person ask questions of the other. Keep thinking of creative ways to resolve the conflict.

20 Refusal Skills Use refusal skills to help you avoid behavior that is unhealthy, unsafe, or goes against your values and beliefs. When you stand up for a decision you make, you also need to stand up for the values and beliefs behind that decision. This is especially true when you choose to avoid potentially harmful situations. refusal skills Ways to say no effectively

21 s T O P Refusal Skills Say no. Tell why not. Offer other ideas.
To say no effectively to behavior that you don’t want to take part in, use the right body language and tone. For example, direct eye contact, a serious facial expression, and a firm but not angry tone of voice will communicate your message clearly. Offer other ideas. Promptly leave.

22 Decision Making and Goal Setting
The path to good health begins with making healthful choices. Learning how to set realistic goals is another step toward health and well-being. In the next chapter, you will find information that will help you develop your goal-setting skills.

23 Working to bring about change involves the skill of advocacy.
advocacy Taking action in support of a cause Advocates may: Write letters to newspaper editors to call for change. Collect signatures from people who support a cause and send signatures to local government leaders. When you care about an issue that could harm people’s health, you work to improve it.

24 What I Learned Vocabulary Define interpersonal communication.
Lesson 2 Review What I Learned Vocabulary Define interpersonal communication. Interpersonal communication means sharing thoughts and feelings with others

25 What I Learned Identify Give two examples of self-management skills.
Lesson 2 Review What I Learned Identify Give two examples of self-management skills. Examples of self-management skills are practicing healthful behaviors and stress management

26 Lesson 2 Review What I Learned Distinguish What is the difference between stress and conflict? Stress is the body's response to real or imagined dangers and other life events. Conflict is a disagreement among people with opposing views.

27 Lesson 2 Review What I Learned Give Examples Name two activities that would allow you to be an advocate. Write letters to newspaper editors and collect signatures to send to local government leaders.

28 Lesson 2 Review Thinking Critically Analyze Why is it important to develop skills for finding reliable information? Answers will vary but should include the idea that reliable information can help you make better health decisions.

29 Lesson 2 Review Thinking Critically Describe Name two refusal skills that can help you say no to activities that could harm your health? Any two: Say no; tell why not; offer other ideas; leave if you need to.

30 Understanding Health and Wellness
End of Chapter 1 Understanding Health and Wellness Lesson 2 Skills for Building Health Click for: >> Main Menu >> Chapter 1 Assessment


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