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

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.

 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 The sharing of thoughts and feelings with other people

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

Learning Health Skills

Accessing Information You should find out if the health information you are getting is reliable. reliable Trustworthy and dependable Try to find other sources that agree or disagree with the source you are using.

Sources of Information Accessing Information Parents, guardians, or other adults you trust Libraries Media sources such as TV and radio The Internet This should be your first source. Other trusted adults can include teachers, counselors, and school nurses. Be certain it is reliable

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

Practicing Healthful Behaviors 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.

Stress Management Stress can be positive or negative. stress The body’s response to real or imagined dangers or other life events positive stress Stress that can help you reach your goals Negative stress or distress Stress that prevents you from doing what you need to do, or stress that causes discomfort

Stress Management PositiveNegative Helps you take action Helps you focus Makes you feel unsure about yourself Can make you lose sleep Can hurt you physically May help you study hard for a test so you do well. Distress prevents you from doing what you need to do

What Are Stressors? Common events like being late for class or playing a solo during a concert are examples of stressors. stressors Sources of stress Different people find different situations stressful.

Adrenaline is a chemical that your body releases when you experience stress. Adrenaline makes: your heart beat faster to pump more blood your lungs work harder to take in more oxygen boosts the amount of sugar in your blood This gives you more energy to deal with danger. Stress

Stress Management 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

Analyzing Influences Understanding what influences you will help you make responsible choices in the future. Likes Dislikes Feelings Interests Opinions of others Media messages Influences

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

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

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

Refusal Skills Use refusal skills to help you avoid behavior that is unhealthy, unsafe, or goes against your values and beliefs. refusal skills Ways to say no effectively 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 s T O P Say no. Tell why not. Offer other ideas. Promptly leave. To say no effectively to behavior that you don’t want to take part in, use the right body language and tone to communicate your message clearly.. direct eye contact a serious facial expression a firm but not angry tone of voice

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

Conflict-Resolution Tips Conflict-Resolution Skills 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.

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.

Advocacy Working to bring about change involves the skill of advocacy. advocacy Taking action in support of a cause When you care about an issue that could harm people’s health, you work to improve it.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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