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Bell RingerJournal entry #1WHAT I KNOW…
Describe one choice YOU have made today that positively affects YOUR health.
OBJECTIVES:• You Will Be Able to:
1. List the 3 sides of the Health Triangle
2. Describe the relationship between HEALTH and WELLNESS
3. Explain how to balance your physical, mental/emotional, and social health.
What is Health?HEALT
H
Physical
SocialMental/
Emotional
A combination of physical, mental/emotional, and social health
Physical Health• Physical Health is measured by what you DO
as well as what you DON’T DO. • Physical activity:– Playing sports– Hiking– Aerobics– Swimming– Dancing– Taking a walk
Mental/Emotional Health• Measured by the way you think and express your
feelings. – THINK POSITIVELY
– Focus on good things in your life: Friends, Family, and activities you enjoy doing.
– Feel overwhelmed??? – TALK, TALK, TALK Knowing when to ask for help is a sign of good mental/emotional health.
Social Health• How well do you get
along with others?
• Can you work through problems with others peacefully?
• Are you a good listener?
• Good social health means communicating well with and having RESPECT for family, friends, and peers.
• Also means building RELATIONSHIPS with people you can trust and who can trust you in return. – coach, counselor, dean,
close friend
Health Triangle
What is WELLNESS?• Striving to live your
life to its fullest potential, by acting in HEALTHY ways to prevent unnecessary ILLNESS.
Five Categories of Wellness– PHYSICAL HEALTH-health of your body
achieved through exercise and proper nutrition.
– SOCIAL HEALTH -refers to relationships with others. Your ability to make friends and cooperate with others.
– MENTAL HEALTH -refers to the ability to learn and grow from your experiences.
– EMOTIONAL HEALTH -this is achieved through awareness and acceptance of your feelings and self-image.
– ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH -refers to an appreciation of Earth and what we can do to protect/preserve it.
Factors that Affect Health(Can and Can’t Control)• CAN’T control-heredity,
age, gender, race• CAN control-exercise,
watch weight, manage stress, don’t smoke or drink.
What Can I do to Improve MY Physical Well-Being???
a. Get a good night’s SLEEP (minimum of 7 hours).b. Maintain healthy EATING habits.c. Engage in PHYSICAL activities on a REGULAR basis.d. Schedule regular MEDICAL check-ups.
Why Do I Want to Maintain Wellness??
a. To give myself an improved quality of LIFE.
b. To strengthen my IMMUNE system.
c. To improve my ability to control and manage STRESS.
d. To improve my CARDIOVASCULAR conditioning.
e. To gain and keep a more POSITIVE outlook on life.
What is physical fitness?• a. Physical Fitness is your body’s ability to
exercise, play and work without tiring easily.• 1. One’s strength, stamina and flexibility.• b. It is made up of skill related components
and health related components.
Major Health Related Components of Physical Fitness
• a. Cardiovascular Endurance-your ability to maintain an activity over an extended amount of time.
• b. Flexibility-your ability to move joints in a wide range of motion
• c. Muscular Strength-your ability to lift heavy objects.
• d. Muscular Endurance-the ability to perform a high-intensity activity for a long time.
• e. Body Composition-low body fat and lean muscle.
Skill Related Components of Physical Fitnessa. Agilityb. Balancec. Coordinationd. Powere. Reaction Timef. Speed
Three Leading Causes of Death in the United States
• a. Heart Disease b. Cancer c. Stroke
Applying the FIT Principle to the Health Related Components of Physical Fitness
1. Flexibilitya.F=3 xs per week/ dailyb.I=to discomfort NOT painc.T=Hold for 15-30 seconds
2.Muscular Strengtha.F=every other dayb.I=when 3 sets of 8 repetitions is reached,
increase weight.c.T=5 to 8 repetitions/3 sets
3.Muscular Endurancea.F=every other day with weightsb.I=After 3 sets of 25 repetitions is reached,
increase weight.c.T=9-25 reps/3 sets
4. Body Compositiona.F= dailyb.I=an aerobic exercise activity with a heart rate of 120+
c.T=50-60 minutes
5. Cardiovascular Enduranced.F=3 to 6 days per weeke.I=THR is 135-185f.T=15 to 30 minutes
Make sure you…