Dimensions of Wellness
This dimension includes managing emotions, coping with stress, and maintaining a positive outlook.
What is emotional wellness?
This stage of change involves not yet considering change.
What is precontemplation?
Adults should aim for this many hours of sleep per night.
What is 7–9 hours?
Adults should get at least this many minutes of moderate-intensity physical activity per week.
What is 150 minutes?
A student starts walking 10 minutes a day instead of doing nothing. This reflects this concept.
What is small steps / behavior change / progression?
Feeling connected to others and having supportive relationships reflects this dimension.
What is social wellness?
This goal-setting strategy stands for Wish, Outcome, Obstacle, Plan.
What is WOOP?
This stress response system activates the “fight or flight” response.
What is the sympathetic nervous system?
Muscle-strengthening activities should be performed at least this many days per week.
What is 2 days per week?
Skipping meals all day and overeating at night could negatively impact this aspect of health.
What is metabolism / energy balance / nutrition habits?
A student who sets academic goals and engages in critical thinking is strengthening this dimension.
What is intellectual wellness?
In WOOP, “I want to exercise three times this week” is an example of this, while “I will feel more energized and less stressed” is this.
What are Wish and Outcome? Wish = goal you want to achieve; Outcome = the benefit/result of achieving it
Chronic sleep deprivation can negatively impact these TWO areas of health.
What are physical health and mental health?
This principle (FITT) is used to design a safe and effective physical activity plan.
What is Frequency, Intensity, Time, and Type?
In WOOP, creating an “if–then” plan helps a person do this.
What is overcome obstacles (or stick to their goal)?
Going for a walk to clear your mind could improve BOTH of these two dimensions.
What are physical and emotional wellness?
A student says, “I bought running shoes and plan to start next week.” What stage are they in?
What is preparation?
Scrolling on your phone late at night can negatively impact sleep because of this.
What is blue light / melatonin disruption?
Regular physical activity can reduce the risk of this major group of diseases, including heart disease and stroke.
What are cardiovascular diseases?
A student feels too stressed to exercise but goes for a short walk anyway. This improves BOTH of these areas.
What are stress management and physical health?
A student working two jobs while attending school may struggle most with which dimension—and why?
What is occupational wellness (or emotional), due to stress/time demands?
In WOOP, identifying the obstacle is important because it helps you do this.
What is create a realistic plan / anticipate barriers?
Chronic stress can contribute to BOTH of these health issues.
What are heart disease and weakened immune function?
The greatest health benefits occur when a person moves from this level of activity to doing some activity.
What is from inactive to moderately active (or “none to some”)?
A student identifies lack of time as a barrier and schedules workouts into their calendar. This reflects what concept?
What is planning for obstacles / WOOP / behavior change strategy?