1. Building Health Skills and Character
Chapter 2
“When wealth is lost, nothing is lost.
When health is lost, something is lost.
When character is lost, all is lost.”
--Anonymous

2. Health Skills
Tools and strategies that help you maintain, protect, and improve all aspects of your health
Interpersonal Skills
Self-Management Skills
Analyzing Influences
Accessing Info
Advocacy

3. Interpersonal Skills
Interpersonal Communication--the exchange of thoughts, feelings, and beliefs
1. Effective communication
2. Refusal Skills
3. Conflict Resolution

4. Effective Communication
Clearly say what you mean
Pay attention to how you say something
Be a good listener

5. Refusal Skills
Don’t be afraid to say no clearly when you are pressured into behaviors that are unsafe or unhealthy

6. CALMNESS--LOGIC--LISTEN--DISCUSSION--RESPECT
Conflict Resolution
End conflicts using cooperation & problem solving
CALMNESS--LOGIC--LISTEN--DISCUSSION--RESPECT

7. Self-Management Skills
Practice Healthful behaviors
Stress Management
Analyze the things that influence your life:
Internal—your knowledge, values,
likes/dislikes, desires
External—family, friends, peers, culture,
environment,, laws, media
Know how to access information
Advocate for yourself

8. Making Responsible Decisions & Setting Goals
How do we do this right???

9. Decision-Making Skills
--Steps that enable you to make
healthful decisions.
Here are some steps to help:
State the situation
List the options
Weigh possible outcomes
Consider your values
Make the decision and act on it
Evaluate the decision

10. Setting Personal Health Goals
Goal -Something you aim for that takes planning and work
Short Term Goals -- goals that you can reach in a short period of time
Eat healthy snacks today
Clean the laundry off your floor
Finish your project
Long Term Goals – A goal that you plan to reach over an extended period of time
Save up for a car
Improve your grades next semester
Short-term goals can be steps towards a long-term goal

11. Goals….ACTION PLAN! Set a specific, realistic goal and write it down
List the steps you will take to reach your goal
Identify sources of help and support
Set a reasonable time frame for reaching your goal
Evaluate your progress by establishing checkpoints
Reward yourself for achieving your goal!!

12. Character
-Qualities that describe how a person thinks, feels, and behaves

14. Develop YOUR Character!
Stand up for your beliefs
Learn from people who demonstrate good character traits
Join volunteer groups in your school or community
Form friendships with people who have good core ethical values

15. Positive Role Models
A Role Model is someone whose success or behavior serves as an example for others

16. Demonstrating Character
Make a difference at home
Make a difference at school
Make a difference in your community.

17. Chapter 2 Vocabulary Quiz Tomorrow. Quizlet Link: https://quizlet