Duran South Jr Hs Coach Doss 2007

Three Sides of Health:  Physical  Social  Mental / Emotional

Elements of Physical Health  Keep fit by getting regular exercise  Eat a well balanced diet.  Maintain your ideal weight  Practice good grooming habits  Avoid tobacco, alcohol, and drugs  Get plenty of rest

Defintion of Health  Combination of physical, mental, and social well-being

Elements of Mental / Emotional Health  Accept yourself and like who you are  Express your feelings in a healthy way  Develope your thinking and decision making skills  Strive to learn new information  Learn ways of dealing with life’s problems  Learn how to handle stress

Definition of Wellness  The achievement of a high level of overall health

Elements of Social Health  Get along with family members  Make and keep friends  Work and keep friends  Work well in a group  Disagree with others without fighting  Give and get support when it is needed

Prevention of Illness and Injury  Don’t take unnecessary chances or risk  Know your health weaknesses and work on them  Keep informed about health related issues  Be responsible

Good Health Checklist  Eat three meals a day  Eat nutritious foods  Get eight to nine hours of sleep at night  Exercise regularly  Have regular medical and dental checkups  Prevent injury, think before you act  Use seat belts and sports safety equipment  Take time to relax when stressed  Get along with family and friends  Think positively and try to have an upbeat outlook

HEALTH TRAINGLE