1.2 REDUCING HEALTH RISKS/GOAL SETTING Chapter 1.3/2.2 Standard 1.4a,b,c,d,e

 Standard 1  Objective 1b: Analyze the influence of personal values on individual health practices.  Objective 1d: Use decision making skills to solve problems.  Objective 1e: Create personal goal-setting strategies to promote a healthy lifestyle.

 Risk Behaviors- Actions that can potentially threaten your health or the health of others.  Becoming responsible for your own health has two steps. 1. Take responsibility for your own behaviors. 2. Examine your behaviors and make necessary changes.

 Behaviors that result in unintentional and intentional injuries include; 1. Tobacco Use 2. Alcohol and Other Drugs 3. Sexual Behaviors 4. Unhealthy Dietary Behaviors 5. Physical Inactivity

 Cumulative Risk- Related risk that increases in effect with each added risk.  Example 1: Getting a sunburn then going back out into the sun. (Skin Cancer)  Example 2: Smoking and eating a high fat diet. (Heart Disease)  Cumulative Risk – Combination of risks increases chance of negative results.  Example 1: Teen Driver (Risk 1) drank alcohol (Risk 2) before driving.  Example 2: Speeding (Risk 1) while not wearing a seat belt (Risk 2) while driving in bad weather (Risk 3).

 What does it mean to Abstain?  To refrain from something by one’s own choice  Restrain oneself from doing something  Avoid  Decline  By-pass  Give-up  Refuse  Abstinence- Avoiding harmful behaviors including alcohol, tobacco, sexual activity, etc.

 Decision Making Skills - These skills are used to make proper and responsible decisions that will protect your rights and health while respecting the rights and health of others.  Advice from those with more experience and who you respect can also help in making proper choices.  Write down 3 people you can get advice from who fit the criteria above?

1. State the Situation 2. List the Options 3. Weigh the Possible Outcomes 4. Consider Values 5. Make a Decision and Act on it 6. Evaluate the Decision

 Examine situation and ask yourself, “what decisions need to be made?”  Consider all information and people involved

 List possible decisions or choices  Share options with those you trust  Don’t be afraid to ask for advice

 The acronym HELP can guide your choice;  Healthful – Is there a health risk to this choice?  Ethical – Does this choice reflect my values?  Legal – Does this choice violate any laws?  Parental Approval – Would my parents approve of this choice?  Spilled Water Example  H- Am I putting anyone at a health risk by leaving this water here?  E- Would I want someone to leave spilled water out?  L- Am I breaking any laws? Am I breaking any house/school rules?  P- Will my parents be upset if they see this spilled water sitting here?

 Values- beliefs, attitudes, and ideas.  Responsible decisions will reflect values.  Decisions that don’t reflect values can result in feelings of anxiety or stress.

 When the appropriate steps have been taken to make a responsible decision, you can have confidence and feel good about the decision.  Make the decision and move forward

 Reflect on what happened after the decision was made  What did you learn?  Would you make the same decision?  If not, what would you change?

 Goal-Something you aim for that takes planning and work.  Two types of goals  Short Term Goals -Goal that can be reached in a short amount of time. (1 day to a couple weeks)  Long Term Goals -Goal that can be reached in an extended period of time. (A couple months to a year or longer)

 Action Plan-Multistep strategy to identify and achieve your goals. SMART GOALS Specific Measurable Attainable Realistic Timely

Pick 1 goal that you have a desire to fulfill. Pick a goal in an area in your life where you struggle. Think back to your Health Triangle! As we go through the next few slides, keep your goal in mind.

 Clearly defines what you are going to do  Identifies the What, Why and How  What you are going to do? Use action words such as direct, coordinate, organize, lead, develop, etc.  Why you are going to accomplish this goal?  How are you going to do it? (By……) Example: I want to be more fit so I am able to ride my mountain bike up Puke Hill and will do this by doing cardiovascular exercise (bike or run) at least 4 times a week for at least 30 minutes.

 If you can’t measure it, you can’t manage it.  Example: “I want to read 3 books of 100+ pages before my birthday” shows a specific target to be measured. A goal of “I want to be a good reader” is not measureable.  Establish concrete criteria for measuring a goal. Achievement energizes effort. Example: I will be able to ride my mountain bike up Puke Hill without getting off my bike or stopping to rest.

 Goals that are out of reach will be difficult to commit to.  A goal needs to stretch you slightly while maintaining achievability.  The feeling of success helps to maintain motivation. Example: I can ride up the trail in the lowest gear because the trail is smooth.

 Realistic means that it is “DO-ABLE”.  A goal to swim the English Channel may not be realistic if you have no way or plans to travel to England.  All the tools needed to achieve the goal must be available. Example: I have ridden by bike half way up Puke Hill without stopping already.

 Set a time frame for the goal.  Putting an end point gives you a clear target for achievement.  If you don’t set time, the commitment is to vague.  Time also creates urgency.  Time must also be measureable, attainable and realistic. Example: I will do this before October 31 st, 2013.

 Review Lesson 1.3 pg. 21 Questions 1,2,3,4  Review Lesson 2.2 pg. 36 Questions 1,2,3,5