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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

Fitness1. Flexibility

a.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…