1 2 health areas and health triangle

Unit 1A Healthy Foundation

1-2Your Health Triangle

The purpose of this lesson is to explore the 3 areas of the health triangle and analyze your own personal health

triangle.

Your Health

Describe a healthy person

The Health Triangle

Healthh- The combination of Physical, Mental/Emotional, and Social well-being.

Balance is Key!

Physical HealthWhat is Physical Health?

The way your body functions.

Mental/Emotional Health

What does it mean to be Mentally and Emotionally Healthy?

vs

Mental/Emotional Health

What does it mean to be Mentally and Emotionally Healthy?

Mental and Emotional Health is about your feelings and thoughts. It is a reflectionof how you feel about yourself and others, how you meet demands of daily life, and how you Cope with problems.

Agree? Disagree?

A mentally healthy person...

Enjoys challenges in their life?


Can find a way to get out of being responsible for their

actions.


Screams into their pillow when they are angry

instead of screaming at someone else?


Has a healthy release for stress and emotions?

Social HealthSocial Health- The ability to get

along with others and maintain healthy relationships.

Being supportive of others.Seeking needed support.Communicating clearly and listening to others.Showing respect and care for others and you.

Describe someone who is socially healthy...

Balance = Wellness

Wellness- An overall state of well-being or good total health.

Balance=WellnessWellness- An overall state of well-

being or total health.

What does your Health Triangle look like?

Your Health Triangle

Part 1

Label your paper

My Health TrianglePhysical Health1.)

2.)

3.)

4.)

5.)

6.)

For each statement that follows answer YES or NO on your

paper depending upon whether the statement is true

for you.

Physical Health

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

Physical Health

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

Physical Health

3.) I keep my body, teeth, and hair clean.

Physical Health

4.) I do at least 60 minutes of moderate physical activity

each day.

Physical Health

5.) I avoid using tobacco, alcohol, and other drugs

Physical Health

6.) I see a doctor and dentist for regular checkups

Part 2

Label your paper

My Health TriangleMental/Emotional Health1.)

2.)

3.)

4.)

5.)

6.)



for you

Mental/EmotionalHealth

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


2.) I express my feelings 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.

Part 3

Label your paper

My Health TriangleSocial Health1.)

2.)

3.)

4.)

5.)

6.)



for you

Social Health

1.) I have at least one close friend.

Social Health

2.) I respect and care for my family.

Social Health

3.) I know how to disagree with others without getting angry.

Social Health

4.) I am a good listener.

Social Health

5.) I get support from others when I need it.

Social Health

6.) I say no if people ask me to do something harmful or wrong.

Part 4

Drawing Your Results

Add up the number of yes answers for each of the 3 main categories of Health that you just answered

questions for

Use your Numbers to form a Health Triangle to represent

your scores

My Health Triangle

1.Draw and label a triangle that represents your three areas of health….

3. Draw at least 5 pictures in each area describing your health for that area.

4. On the back write a paragraph for each area describing what you drew and how it relates to your health.

5. Write a summary paragraph about your triangle. Is your triangle balanced? Why or why not? What areas are weak? What areas are strong? Why? What is good about your triangle, what needs work? How can you make it more balanced.

6. Color and make it neat. DUE AT THE END OF CLASS

For Example

Label each side with the areas name and scorePhysical 3 Mental/Emotional 4 Social 2

My Health Triangle

1.Draw and label a triangle that represents your three areas of health….

3. Draw at least 5 pictures in each area describing your health for that area.

4. On the back write a paragraph for each area describing what you drew and how it relates to your health.

5. Write a summary paragraph about your triangle. Is your triangle balanced? Why or why not? What areas are weak? What areas are strong? Why? What is good about your triangle, what needs work? How can you make it more balanced.

6. Color and make it neat. DUE AT THE END OF CLASS

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