Class Rules
What kind of classroom environment does Mr. Metz want health class to be?
Supportive/Inclusive/Comfortable
What are the 3 sides of the health triangle?
physical, mental, social
Give an example of a risk behavior, and why it is one.
Answers vary
Define Risk Behaviors
An action or decision that can jeopardize your health.
What is the DECIDE Process?
The way our brains make responsible decisions.
Who are you allowed to laugh at? Who are you not allowed to laugh at?
Laugh at Mr. Metz, NOT classmates
Why are all of the sides of the triangle equal?
Physical, mental, and social health are all equal and work together
Would playing a sport be a risk behavior? Why?
Yes, because technically there is a risk of being injured.
Define Social Health
Having healthy relationships and communication with others
Who is responsible for your health and decisions?
You!
How many points is each homework worth?
10
If someone is smoking a vape, which domain of health is this negatively impacting first?
Physical
Give an example where benefits outweigh risks, and give an example of when risks outweigh benefits
sports, benefits outweigh risks
smoking cigarettes, risks outweigh benefits
Define Wellness
A dimension of health beyond the absence of diseases and disorders
What does the I in DECIDE Process stand for?
Identify values
Where are grades posted?
Social
What are two of the categories for risk behaviors in teens?
1) Behaviors that result in unintentional injuries
2) Tobacco use
3) Alcohol and other drug use
4) Sexual behaviors that results in HIV infection, STD, and unintended pregnancy
5) Dietary choices
6) Lack of physical activity
Define Health Literacy
when a person can gather and understand health information, and then use it to promote their health
John wants to go to his friends house tonight, but his family has a dinner to go to. If John is worried that his mom might get mad at him if he skips dinner, which letter is that?
C- Consider the Consequences
What is there a zero tolerance rule for?
Making anyone else feel uncomfortable
What is self-esteem, and what domain of health is it?
Mental health, how you feel about yourself
Bonus question:
What two sports did Mr. Metz play in college?
Define Health Equity
Having equal access to health opportunities and resources
What do the two E's mean in DECIDE? What is the difference?
Explore alternatives- search for options
Evaluate results- reflect on what happened