Living a Healthy Life

Health 2012Mr. Vecchio

Health- Dynamic Best you can at any given time Wellness-

Health and Wellness

Cumulative risks- Example 1- Example 2- Prevention-

Health and Wellness cont’d

Increase… _________________that result from factors

such as gender, race, education, disability, and location.

Individuals- Families- Communities-

Healthy People 2010

Health Triangle

E______________ R______________ Avoid Injury _________________ N_______________ A_______________

Physical Health

Attitude ______________________ Beliefs ______________________ How do you deal with stress/frustrations?

Mental/Emotional Health

Make_______________________ Communication ____________________________ ________________________

Social Health

Label Your PaperPhysical Health Mental Health Social

Health1.) 1.) 1.)2.) 2.) 2.)3.) 3.) 3.)4.) 4.) 4.)5.) 5.) 5.)6.) 6.) 6.)

My Health Triangle

For each of the following statements answer YES or NO depending upon whether the statement is true for you.

My Health Triangle

1.) I get at least eight (8) hours of continuous sleep each night.

2.) I eat a well balanced diet, including breakfast every day.

3.) I keep my teeth, hair, and body clean4.) I do at least 60 minutes of moderate

physical activity each day.5.) I avoid using tobacco, alcohol, and other

drugs6.) I see a doctor and dentist for regular

checkups

Physical Questions

1.) I feel good about myself and accept who I am.

2.) I express my feeling clearly and calmly even when I am angry or sad.

3.) I accept helpful criticism. 4.) I have at least one activity that I enjoy.5.) I feel like people like and accept me.6.) I like to learn new information and

develop new skills.

Mental/Emotional Questions

1.) I have more than one close friend. 2.) I respect and care for my family.3.) I know how to disagree with others

without getting angry. 4.) I am a good listener.5.) I get support from others when I need it.6.) I say no if people ask me to do something

I know is harmful or wrong.

Social Questions

Add up the number of YES answers you had for each of the three main categories of health.

Choose a symbol to represent each yes answer (Basketball).

Use your symbol to form a personal health triangle.

Label your health triangle

Results

My Triangle

Physical Health

Men

tal H

ealth Social

Health

Is your triangle equal in sides? Are you stronger in one area than another? What area do you need improvement? Pair/Share

Reflection Questions

Choose one physical activity you participate in, or would like to participate in.

Write how the activity impacts all three areas of the health triangle.

Activity

Basketball keeps me in excellent cardiovascular shape from the constant running. It also allows be to be agile and develop muscular strength.

Playing with my teammates allows me to work on my interpersonal and communication skills. I also meet other players during games.

Basketball forces me to keep my emotions in check and have a positive attitude in order to succeed. Its also taught me how to deal with adversity.

Basketball Example