Lesson 1
An overall state of well-being involving regular behaviors that have a positive result over time.
What is Wellness
Includes the air you breath and the water you drink
What is Physical Environment
Use your self-assessment to take action by making an agreement with yourself to improve your health
What is a Personal Wellness Contract
Define hygiene
What is cleanliness
Roy has a quick temper, difficulty keeping friends, and is on the track team.
Identify the two sides of his triangle he should work to improve.
What is Mental/Emotional and Social Health
A combination of physical, mental/emotional, and social well-being.
What is Health
Name two "built in" Hereditary traits
What is
-skin, eye, and hair color
-body build
-growth patterns
-tendency to get certain diseases
Careful examination and evaluation of our own patterns of behavior
The beliefs that guide the way a person lives, such as beliefs about what is right and wrong, and what is most important.
What are Values
Karen is a good student but she stays up late into the night studying and causes her to be tired and unfocused the next day.
Identify the two sides of her Triangle she's impacting
What is Mental/Emotional & Physical Health
Accepting responsibility for your actions, Staying calm when upset, and keeping a positive attitude
What is Mental/Emotional Health
Wearing sunscreen when you play outside in the sun.
What is protecting yourself
Taking action to make sure that something unhealthy does not happen
What is Prevention
The ability to take care of your overall health and to take control of your behavior and actions
What is Self-Management
Name the most important side of the health triangle
What is they are all equally important
Feelings such as love, joy, or fear.
What are Emotions
Name three factors that influence your health besides heredity and physical environment.
What is Family culture/traditions, friends, and social media.
Name two ways to improve your health.
What is
-talk with a trusted adult
-talk to a health care professional
-ask your school nurse
-Read recommendations in health books & professional publications
Identify 2 reliable sources for factual health information
What are...
-Library resources
-Reliable Media
-Community resources
-Internet
Describe a Low Risk Behavior
What is
-sleep fewer than 8 hours
-skip breakfast one day
-skip a day of exercise
-eat a meal high in fat
List four ways to stay physically healthy
What is practice hygiene, eat a balanced diet, exercise regularly, and avoid alcohol and drugs.
This impacts a person's risk of contracting certain illnesses
What is Heredity
An action or choice that may cause injury or harm to you or others.
What is a risk behavior
These skills help you when your urged to do something against your values or that you feel is dangerous, and defend your choice of behavior.
What are Refusal Skills
Describe a High Risk Behavior
What is
-Lose temper & fight with a stranger
-Use illegal substance
-A harsh Diet
-Not wearing protective gear like helmet