Components of Health

Components of Health Objectives

1. Identify examples of each category (physical, mental, social, emotional, spiritual) of health.

2. Identify 5 of the 7 lifestyle factors you can control to keep yourself healthy.

3. Define holistic, wellness & prevention

4. Identify 2 aspects of health you have little or no control over.

PhysicalPhysical characteristics and the way your

body functions– Weight– Strength– Metabolism– Body composition (% of body fat vs. lean tissue)– Disease, illness– Sleep– Diet– Exercise

MentalThe ability to recognize reality

– Open to learn new things– Stress– Self-esteem– Ability to adapt to change– Having a + or - outlook (optimist or pessimist)– See mistakes as opportunities– Self talk

+ Self talk

SocialAbility to make and keep friends, seek

and lend support, and cooperateFriends, peers, adults, parents

– Support group• Confidentiality• Discuss problems• Trust

EmotionalExpressing feelings in an appropriate

way– Anger without violence/abuse– Sadness without depression– Love without obsession/possession

Spiritual Having a spiritual direction or purpose in life

– Involves finding & understanding a purpose for life– May involve a religion– Beliefs, morals, values

• Sharing • Caring/kindness• Forgiveness• Hope• Integrity• Honesty• Citizenship• Respect & appreciation of nature/earth

TermsWellness

– Overall state of well-being

Holistic– Considering the “whole” person (all 5

components)

Prevention– Practicing healthy habits to keep a person well

and free from health problems

Prevention is easier than trying to fix things later

7 Lifestyle Factors1. 7-8 hours of sleep (9 for teens)

2. Eat nutritious foods from various food groups

3. Don’t smoke or use tobacco

4. Eat breakfast daily

5. 30 min of non-stop activity at least 3 times a week

6. Don’t use drugs & alcohol

7. Maintain recommended weight/body composition

Goal of Health Education

Provide accurate information to influence people to change their attitudes so they take positive action about their health

What can’t you control?Heredity/Genetics (family)EnvironmentAccidentsPollution/SmogAbuse, neglect as a childDeath in the familyAgeBirth defectsDiseases from birth

Bell Work1. Self-esteem2. Friendships3. Sleep4. Religion5. Stress6. Expressing feelings appropriately7. Beliefs, morals, values8. Cooperation9. Diseases (AIDS, flu, rash)10. Exercise11. Love, hate, anger, obsession12. Recognizing reality13. Wanting to learn and try new things 14. Trusting others, asking advice15. Having a positive outlook, optimistic

A. Physical

B. Social

C. Spiritual

D. Mental

E. Emotional

Directions:

From memory match the 5 components of health with the statements below.

1. D2. B3. A4. C5. D6. E7. C8. B9. A10. A11. E12. D13. D14. B15. D

Give an example of how a person’s physical health could

affect their emotional health in a + or - way?

Physical Emotional

Give an example of how a person’s social health could

affect their mental health in a + or - way?

Social

Mental

Bell WorkDirections: 1. Take out homework and make

sure your answers are explained in at least a few words each. Make additions if necessary.

2. Take out a blank piece of paper and number it from 1-15.

Movies/shows related to each category

Physical– Rocky, Remember the Titians, Coach Carter, 28 Days, The

Biggest Loser, Celebrity Fit Club, Survivor, Mighty Ducks, Step Up, Dancing with the Stars

Mental– A Beautiful Mind, Falling Down, Oprah, The 6th Sense

Social– The Goonies, The Breakfast Club, Sisterhood of the

Traveling Pants, Mean Girls, The Sandlot Emotional

– Anger Management, Boiling Point, The Notebook Spiritual

– Keeping the Faith, The Passion, Pay it Forward, Bruce Almighty

Bell Work1. Name & describe how you can improve 2 of the 5

components (physical, mental, emotional, spiritual, social) of health in your life.

2. How can having a low level of physical health impact a person’s social & mental health?

3. Name 1 lifestyle factor (back of ws) you don’t practice and describe (2 + sentences) how you can change your lifestyle to incorporate this method.

Using your Components of Health WS to complete the following questions