Dimensions of Health
How many dimensions did we discuss in class?
Seven
Disease in which sugar or glucose can not be used by cells
Diabetes
Bone disease that results in disintegration of the bone structure
Osteoporosis
Name of the tennis player we discussed in class about his anxiety disorder.
Mardy Fish
This part of the brain region has been implicated in planning complex cognitive behavior, personality expression, decision making, and moderating social behaviour
Prefrontal Cortex
excess body fat, often resulting in impaired health. Fat storage vs. Fat release
Obesity
blood pressure is the top number and refers to the amount of pressure experienced by the arteries while the heart is beating
Systolic
Faith is planning on being a doctor when she is older. In college, she has stayed on track and received multiple opportunities volunteering at hospitals and interning at clinics. During her senior year of college, she secured a position as a medical assistant after she graduated.
Vocational
Brain Region that helps us learn and remember things
Hippocampus
type of fat or lipid that is needed in the body to maintain the structure of cell walls and make hormones
High Cholesterol
the study of how diseases develop
Exercise Epidemiology
Trevor is moving away for college. This is a stressful time for him. This weekend the school is hosting a club fair and he is hoping to find new activities to partake in and hopefully make new friends.
Social
What are the three Keys to Physical Health & Activity?
Optimal Genetic Endowment
Optimal Training
Suitable Socioeconomic Environment
Common lung disease. Airways are blocked and movement of air in and out of the lungs is reduced
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease
Which dimension does this fall under:
Riley lives in New Hampshire. Every weekend, her family walks/runs at a nearby trail. On days she has off during the week, she also goes for runs because the trails are conveniently close to her house. She loves that these trails are always taken care of and it is easy to access for her and her family.
Environmental
What are the five treatments for Mental Illness?
Exercise
Meditation
Medication
Psychotherapy
CBT
Optimal Genetic Endowment is broken down into three parts
Body Type, Height, and Muscle Fiber Type.
Three types of common lung disease
Bronchitis
Emphysema
Asthma
Zach is a senior in high school. He has been part of the basketball team for the last four years. Playing is easy for him but this year feels different. He is constantly being reminded how this has to be the year they make it to championships. This team has never lost and they are hoping this year they will be able to carry another trophy through the halls. With the weight of expectations, Zach is feeling a lot of stress and panic every time he steps foot on the court.
Mental
Name three physiological changes that occur during and after exercise
Helps with depression and anxiety
Decreased stress
increased self-esteem and self-confidence
better sleep
brain boost