Introduction to Health Lesson 1 Parts of Health

Define the parts of health Reminders School Picture Day Friday Go onto my DSD and sign the health disclosures Have parents log onto my DSD and sign the health disclosure Human Sexuality Disclosure Due Friday Sept. 8th Getting Started Pick up all three papers in the back of the classroom on the computer cabinet Parts of Health Notes Parts of Health Assignments Human Sexuality Disclosure Objectives Define the parts of health Physical Mental Emotional Social Explain what equals wellness

Starter What are 5 things that you have done today that have impacted your overall health? Then decide if it was a positive or negative health choice. Example: walked to school – positive Ate a doughnut for breakfast – negative

What is Health? Health is a condition of your physical, emotional, mental, and social well-being.

Physical Health Physical health is the part of health that describes the condition of the body. This means: Having enough energy Deal with everyday stress Avoid Injury

1. Five Examples of Physical Health With a partner come up with 5 examples of physical health Try and think outside the typical response Examples: Going to the dentist Exercising daily

Emotional Health Emotional health is the way that you recognize and deal with your feelings. Expressing emotions in a healthy way Positive outlook

2. Positive Emotional Health Checklist Check all the boxes that are examples of positive emotional health If the statement is not positive give another example of how to handle the situation using positive emotional health Using self control Punching a wall after losing a game Saying negative things about your appearance Focusing on your strengths Talking to your friends about a stressful test

Mental Health Mental health is how you deal with life’s demands. Enjoying challenges Accepting responsibility Making healthy decisions

3. Mental Health Scenarios Read the different scenarios and write down what you would do in each situation. You will be sharing these with a partner Write your answer using complete sentences. You notice a friend cheating on a test in class. What would you do? You can’t go with your friends to movie because you already agreed to babysit. What would you do? You have a lot of homework this coming week. Some assignments / test will make or break your grade in that class. What do you do?

Social Health Social health describes how well you interact with people. Your social network includes your family, friends, teachers, and other members in the community.

Social Health Teens sometimes think they have to have a lot of friends. This is not true The Circle of Trust helps to demonstrate how we interact as humans.

4. Circle of Trust Create your own circle of trust. Fill in the name of people that fit the different categories. Intimate Friends Close Friends Friends Acquaintances

What is Wellness? Wellness is the state of good health achieved by balancing your physical, mental, emotional, and social health.

How to Assess Wellness One of the best ways to assess your overall wellness is to take a health assessment A health assessment is a set of questions that allow you to evaluate each of the four parts of your health.

5. Health Assessment Take the following health assessment. Score each question using the following Almost never Sometimes Almost always

Health Assessment Do you always eat a well-balanced diet and avoid foods high in fat, salt, and sugar? Do you participate in vigorous exercise at least three times a week? Is your weight within the normal range for your age, height, and sex? Do you feel good about yourself? Do you set aside time each day to relax

Do you avoid drugs, alcohol, and tobacco? Do you get about eight hours of sleep each night? Do you have close relative and friends you can talk to? Can you express your feeling in healthful ways? Do you use a seat belt every time you get in a car?

Do you use sunscreen when participating in outdoor activities? Do you make your decisions based on your own values and goals, rather than those of others? Do you avoid high risk behaviors? Do you practice good hygiene? Do you wear a helmet when riding a bike, skateboarding, or snowboarding?

Health Assessment Score Total up your all your health assessment points. Score your answers using the following point system: Almost Always = 3 Sometimes = 2 Almost Never = 1

Health Assessment Use the chart to find your current level of wellness. 38-45 points: You have great health habits 29-37 points: Your health habits are good overall, but there is room for improvement 22-28 points: Many of your health habits need work 15 -21 points: You are taking unnecessary risk with your health

5. Health Assessment Review Pick one statement from the health assessment that you scored an “almost never”. Explain what you can do to change this behavior. How will it improve your health?

6. Quick Check The part of health that describes the condition of the body. The part of health that deals with your feelings. The part of health that deals with life’s demands. The part of health that describes how well you interact with people. A set of questions that will help you evaluate each of the four parts of your health.

Quick Check The part of health that describes the condition of the body. Physical Health The part of health that deals with your feelings. Emotional Health The part of health that deals with life’s demands. Mental Health The part of health that describes how well you interact with people. Social Health A set of questions that will help you evaluate each of the four parts of your health. Health Assessment