Ch.2 Skills for a Healthy Life Information taken from Bronson, M.H., Cleary, M.J., Hubbard, B.M., Zike, D., Glencoe Teen Health Course 3, 2009

Lesson 1: Making Decision and Setting Goals  Objectives- The student will be able to  Describe how decisions affect their health and the health of others  Develop decision-making skills to make healthful choices  Identify the benefits of setting goals  Practice the goal-setting process to work toward an accomplishment  Vocabulary Words (3): decision making, values, goal setting

Decisions and Goals  Gaining responsibility as a teenager means you have more decisions to make on your own.  You need to understand the short- term and long-term consequences of your decisions.  You will also start setting goals for your future and planning on how you are going to reach those goals.

Making Responsible Decisions  You make decisions every day. Some are small decisions and others are big.  Even small decisions can change your life in a big way. (Ex wearing your seat belt)  The more responsible you are with your decisions, the more your parents, teachers and coaches will trust you. This can lead to even more freedom.  Decision Making- the process of making a choice or finding a solution.

The Decision-Making Process  1) State the Situation  2) List the Options  3) Weigh the Possible Outcomes  Healthful  Ethical  Legal  Parent Approval  4) Considering Values- the beliefs and principles that guide the way a person lives.  5) Make a Decision and Act  6) Evaluate Your Decision

Setting Realistic Goals  Setting goals are very important. Think about living in a world where no one had ever set or reached a goal. What would that be like?  v=hzBCI13rJmA v=hzBCI13rJmA  It is important that your goal is challenging but also realistic.  Goal Setting- The process of working toward something that you want to accomplish.  Short term goals can be accomplished in a few hours, days or weeks.  Long term goals can take months or years to accomplish.

The Goal-Setting Process  1) Identify a Specific Goal and Write it Down  2) List the Steps You Will Take to Reach Your Goal  3) Get Help and Support From Others  4) Identify and Overcome Specific Obstacles  5) Evaluate Your Progress  6) Give Yourself a Reward

Time to Practice Your New Skills  Pick one: 1)Make a Decision or 2)Set a Goal  Use the steps you have learned to write out how you would make a decision or set a goal  Decision Making (pg.27)  Goal Setting (pg.29)  Write the steps in your health notebook  When you are finished let your teacher check your work.

Ch.2 Lesson 1 Questions  1) Define Values. Use the word in an original sentence.  2) What are the steps of the decision-making process?  3) What are the benefits of using the goal-setting process?  4) How are the skills of decision making and goal setting related?  5) Sometimes goals need to be changed. What are some possible reasons for this?

Lesson 2: Building Your Character  Objectives-The Student Will Be Able To:  Identify the traits of good character  Explain the role of tolerance in social health  Describe qualities found in a good citizen  Vocabulary Words (6): character, integrity, tolerance, prejudice, accountability, empathy

What is Character?  How would you describe someone you know? Would you say how they look, what they say and do?  Character- the way in which a person thinks, feels and acts.  Certain factors can influence your character: Parents and guardians, Stories, Life Experiences, and Examples Set by Others.  There are 6 main traits of good character.

#1 Trustworthiness  Being Reliable- Following through with what you said you would do.  Being Honest and Truthful- No cheating, stealing or lying.  Have Integrity- The quality of doing what you know is right.  Being Loyal and Faithful- Sticking up for others and being there to help.

#2 Respect  Respect is more than just being polite.  Considering others feelings, listening to their opinions, respect wishes and never ask someone to do something unhealthy or unsafe.  You must also show respect for yourself: Mind, Body, Values…  Tolerance-the ability to accept other people as they are.  Prejudice- an opinion or fear formed without having facts or firsthand knowledge.

#3 Responsibility  As a teen you will get more and more responsibilities.  Accountability- is a willingness to answer for your actions and decisions.  Don’t blame others, accept the consequences and do better next time.

#4 Fairness  A trait learned early in life playing sports and games with others.  Following rules, being supportive, including others, having good sportsmanship.

#5 Caring  When you care about others, you are kind to them.  Empathy- is the ability to understand and show concern for another person’s feelings.  Try not to take revenge, instead try to forgive.  Caring people give. Not material objects, but of themselves with their time and talents.

#6 Citizenship  How you conduct yourself as a member of a community.  Look for ways to improve your surroundings.  Respect your community and its members.  Protect your environment.  Making it better for future generations.

Ch.2 Lesson 2 Questions  1) What is character?  2) What are the six traits of good character?  3) How is giving related to caring?  4) In what ways does intolerance affect others? How would you promote tolerance in your neighborhood?  5) Larry sometimes leaves trash on his lunch table at school and assumes the janitor will clean it up. Does this show good citizenship? Explain your answer.

Lesson 3: Developing Other Health Skills  Objectives: The Student Will Be Able To:  Describe important health skills.  Explain how to find reliable information.  Identify influences on your health.  Develop refusal skills to avoid certain situations.  Vocabulary Words (6): communication, refusal skills, conflict resolution, media, stress, advocacy.

Communication Skills  Is there a difference between hearing and listening?  Sometimes when we are distracted we hear the words people are saying, but we miss the message of what they actually said.  Communication- is the clear exchange of ideas and information.  Body language is also a form of communication.

Refusal Skills  Refusal Skills- communication strategies that help you to say no to others effectively.  You don’t want to do something or you are unable.  The activity costs money and you are low on cash.  It’s something that goes against your values.  S.T.O.P Strategy  Say no in a firm voice  Tell them why  Offer another idea  Promptly leave

Conflict Resolution  Conflict Resolution- solving a disagreement in a way that satisfies both sides.  Learn to compromise and talk about the situation in a healthy and productive way.

Assessing Information  Media- the various methods for communicating information.  Newspapers, magazines, radio, TV and internet  Make sure your source is valid and reliable.

Influences on Your Health Friends and Peers Personal Likes and Dislikes Media and Technology Family and Culture Environment Curiosity Fears

Stress Management Stress- your body’s response to change. There are two types of stress: Positive Stress: Exercise, Playing Sports, Riding a roller coaster. Negative Stress: Worry, Too much work, Bad Grades

Advocacy- informing others about health practices and encouraging healthful behaviors.

Ch.2 Lesson 3 Questions  1) What is communication?  2) What are two examples of influences on your health?  3) What are the two kinds of stress?  4) Why is it important to practice refusal skills?  5) There is a factory dumping waste products into a local river. Explain how you could advocate and put an end to this behavior. How could eliminating this risk factor prevent disease and other health problems?