Health
refers to the overall well-being of your body, your mind and your relationships with other people
What is the first step in creating a goal?
Be SPECIFIC. Answer the question "how will I accomplish this goal?"
What is the first step in the decision making process?
Identify the problem.
The number of years a person is expected to live
life expectancy
Explain how choices people make can affect their position on the health continuum.
Decisions you make can move you closer to illness or wellness. Ex: If you do not wear a helmet on a motorcycle and get in a wreck, you may have brain damage. This will move you closer to illness on the continuum.
healthy diet, regular exercise, adequate sleep and proper medical and dental care are all important to what kind of health?
Physical Health
Answers will vary, but something along the lines of "create a food journal and write down how many fruits and veggies I eat a day" or "measure out in cups how many fruits and veggies I eat a day".
Why is it important to weigh your decision criteria?
Because some elements may hold more weight or importance than others (example: the color of your vehicle may not be as important as the gas mileage)
the degree of overall satisfaction that a person gets from their life
Quality of Life
Does your spot on the health continuum stay the same throughout your whole life?
No. It is fluid and based off of the decisions you make throughout life.
When you are _________ healthy, your mind is alert, you can learn from your mistakes and you recognize your achievements
MENTALLY HEALTHY
When you are choosing a goal that is ATTAINABLE: What should you start with?
Start with a smaller goal first and work your way up to your larger goal.
Give me an example when you might have to make a quick decision and can not use the decision making process.
Answers will vary, but something along the lines of when switching lanes in traffic etc.
Something that a person aims for and works hard to reach
GOAL
If you are in the middle of the continuum, what does that indicate?
To maintain your __________ health, you need to take the time to relax and you need to share your feelings with others
EMOTIONAL
Your mom has set a goal for you to clean your room every Saturday morning. Is this goal Rewarding/Relevant? Why or why not?
No. You should be the one setting the goal for yourself. Your goals should be set by you, and not by someone else.
Why is it important to have alternatives in the decision making process?
Name at least 2 reasons why Life Expectancy has increased over the last 30 years.
healthcare, nutrition, sanitation, and working conditions.
If your health is at a 7, what category of health do you fall under?
Good Health.
The 2 things that can be used to evaluate health
Quality of Life & Life Expectancy
If you have a goal and you have not given yourself a TIME frame on it, what might be the outcome?
What is the best way to weigh your alternatives?
What kind of health should you maintain in order to extend your quality of life? (Physical, Emotional, Mental or Social?)
ALL OF THEM! It is important to have a balance between all types of health in order to extend your quality of life.
What rage (in numbers) does "neutral health" fall under?
4-6