1. Health Introduction
Wellness

2. Warm-up Journal What does it mean to be healthy?
Do you think you are a healthy person? Why?
In what ways are you healthy?
In what ways are you unhealthy?

3. Dying back in the day… (Review from HW)
1800s-1900s
Most deaths were from infectious diseases
(pathogens such as bacteria)
Examples
Polio
Tuberculosis
Pneumonia
Influenza

4. Modern Causes of Death (Review from HW)
Advancements
Medical Advances
Improved Living Conditions
Preventative Medicine
Lifestyle Diseases
Influenced by Choices
Controllable Risk Factors
Physical Activity
Smoking
Weight & Diet

5. Adolescent Risk Factors (Review from HW)
Brainstorm…
What are the leading causes of death for teenagers???
Leading Causes of Teen Deaths
Motor Vehicle Accidents
Homicide
Suicide
Other Accidents

6. Health Risk Behavior (Review from HW)
Sedentary Lifestyle
Not being physical active
Alcohol & Drug Use
Can cause physical problems & impair judgment
Leading to accidents and diseases (STDs)
Unsafe Sexual Activity
Possible disease & unplanned pregnancy
Risky Behaviors that Cause Injury
Carrying a weapon, not wearing a seat belt, etc.
Tobacco Use
#1 Preventable cause of death in the U.S.
Poor Eating Habits

7. Brainstorm: Six Components of Health
Spiritual Health
Social Health
Mental Health
Emotional Health
Physical Health
Environmental Health

8. Physical Health Eats Right Exercises Regularly
Avoids Tobacco, Alcohol, & Other Drugs
Is Free of Illness

9. Emotional Health Expresses emotions in a positive, constructive way
Has positive coping skills
Is aware of feelings

10. Social Health Respects Others Has Supportive Relationships
Expresses Needs

11. Mental Health Has High Self Esteem Enjoys Trying New Things
Is Free of Mental Illness

12. Spiritual Health Has a Sense of Purpose Follows Morals & Values
Feels a Unity with Others

13. Environmental Health Has Clean Air & Water
Has a Clean & Uncrowded Living Space
Recycles

14. Striving for Optimal Health
Wellness = Your Best in All 6 Areas
Influences:
Age, Race, Gender, Heredity
Social
Cultural
Environmental
Taking Charge :
Knowledge
Attitudes
Health Skills
Health Literacy
Advocacy…

15. Homework!
For each of the six components of Health, complete the following:
Brainstorm 1 lifestyle adjustment/change that can improve this component
Explain why
Due tomorrow