Do Now: In your own words create a definition for the word “Health” LO; SWBAT defined wellness after being given notes through power point.

Defining Health: Questions to ask How do you look? How do you look? How are you feeling? How are you feeling? Are you alert & well rested? Are you alert & well rested? Are you ready to take on challenges today? Are you ready to take on challenges today? Are you getting along with other? Are you getting along with other?

Health is…  The combination of your physical, mental/emotional, social and spiritual well being.  Your personal level of health affects everything about you: Looks, feelings, attitude, performance, and reaction.

The Four elements of Your Health  Physical  Mental/Emotional  Social  Spiritual

Do Now: Match up the Health Elements with the correct Definition MentalA. Your Self Esteem Physical B. Your Mind & Emotions Social C. Your body & how it works. SpiritualD. How you deal with other people

Physical Health  The way the parts & systems of your body work together.

To maintain your physical health: you need proper nutrition, regular physical exercise, rest/sleep, good hygiene, medical check-ups & more

Mental/Emotional  Includes:  Feelings about yourself  How well you relate to others  Dealings with stress  Development of good thinking skills  See mistakes as opportunities for growth  Stand up for their values

Social Involves the way you get along with others. Including: -Making & keeping friends -Working & playing cooperatively -Seeking & lending support -Good communication -Show of respect to themselves & others

Spiritual  The inner you!!  Self Esteem  Your beliefs and values

Your Health Triangle  Your 3 elements of health are interconnected like the sides of a triangle.  When 1 side receives too much or too little, the others change & become unbalanced.

The Need to Balance Your Triangle  To be truly healthy, you need to try to keep all 3 sides of your health triangle – and your life- in balance.  A person with a balanced life is said to have achieved wellness.

Wellness is…  The balance of health – an overall state of well being.

The Health Continuum

 Left Side: - People of this side of the continuum usually do not take responsibility for maintaining their own health  Right Side: - Usually exhibit responsibility, discipline & positive direction in life. Accept responsibility for their maintain their own health

Promoting Your Health  Your decision making skills and personal behavior are directly related to your health or lack of.

Lifestyle Factors  These are personal behaviors and habits related to the way a person lives, that help determine his or her level of health.

Wellness & Prevention A key to your health and wellness is prevention. Prevention – Practicing healthy habits to keep a person well and free from disease and other ailments. Examples: seat belts, sunscreen, protective gear in sports

Health Education…  the providing of accurate health information in such ways as to influence people to change attitudes so that they take positive action about their health.  Health Ed. Is not just learning the facts, its being able to apply the knowledge & make good decisions.