Explain the difference between internal and external factors Learning Target Understand how different factors affect where I am on the Health Continuum Explain the difference between internal and external factors

Opening Activity Where would you place yourself and why? Draw this in your notes... illness wellness (Health Declines) Midpoint (Health Increases) Where would you place yourself and why? Put a dot or arrow on your picture in your notes and write a sentence or two explaining why you think your wellness is at this level... Volunteers?

Health Continuum illness wellness Status Quo Avg. person

Helpful Hints to Preserve Your Health! 1.) 7-8 hours of sleep each night 2.) 3 meals a day at regular times 3.) Refrain from smoking 4.) Eat breakfast Daily

(Continued) 5.) Participate in Aerobic exercise 6.) Alcohol in moderation 7.) Maintain average recommended weight

Internal & External Factors Different factors can affect your position on the health continuum. Internal=factors you CAN control through choices External = factors you CAN NOT control

Exit Slip - On separate sheet 1.) What changes could you make in your life to help move you towards the wellness end of the continuum? 2.) List factors that affect your wellness and say if they are internal or external? Environment: Heredity: Behavior: example-hanging with a certian group of friends (internal), ... 3.) Explain how 2 or 3 of these affect your wellness.