Sport Books Publisher1 Health and Wellness Chapter 14

Sport Books Publisher2 Definition and Dimensions of Health

Sport Books Publisher 3 Definition of Health Health is the “capacity to lead a satisfying life, fulfill ambitions, and accommodate to change.” Health is: specific to person’s life – it’s personal a dynamic, ever-changing process holistic, not simply the absence of disease related to the quality of one’s life multidimensional related to person’s ability to cope with the challenge of change

Sport Books Publisher 4 Dimensions of Health Health is multidimensional: Social EnvironmentalSpiritualEmotional MentalPhysical

Sport Books Publisher 5 Dimensions of Health These dimensions are interdependent, i.e., they interact and overlap with each other to produce health HEALTH

Sport Books Publisher 6 As these dimensions interact they produce a unique health and wellness profile for each individual. Dimensions of Health EnvironmentalSocial Spiritual Emotional Mental Physical

Sport Books Publisher 7 Health and Wellness in Adolescence Health and wellness is related to person’s ability to cope with the many interactions and transitions that are occurring in his or her life. Transitions specific to adolescence include: –Increase in autonomy and individuality –Increase in responsibilities –Increase in industry –Intensification of relationships –Changes in body structure

Sport Books Publisher 8 Health and Wellness in Adolescence Dimensions of health that focus on transition might fall under three headings: –Being, e.g., Who am I? Who am I becoming as a person? –Belonging, e.g., To what groups do I connect with in a sense of belonging? –Becoming, e.g., What accomplishments am I striving for?

Sport Books Publisher9 Health and Wellness: A Personal Journey

Sport Books Publisher 10 Achievement of Health and Wellness Not a single event, it’s an ongoing process Making healthy choices (e.g., good nutrition) are important guidelines to consider vs.

Sport Books Publisher 11 Achievement of Health and Wellness Ultimately, it is up to each individual to choose what combination of healthy choices create a healthy balance for them Remember, do things in moderation. Too much or too little of anything is a potential problem –E.g., Too little exercise = poor cardiovascular health Too much exercise = weakened immune system

Sport Books Publisher 12 Approaches to Health and Wellness Reactive or curative approach –Worrying about your health only when sick. Not asserting control over your health in the absence of disease. –Chris’ approach: “If you’re sick, take a few pills; otherwise, have fun and enjoy yourself! I’ll quit smoking later.” –Example:

Sport Books Publisher 13 Approaches to Health and Wellness Proactive approach –Adopting lifestyle habits that, in the long run, will enable you to lead a more healthy life. –Erin’s approach: “I am building for the future. What I do for my body today lays the foundation for a lifetime of involvement in healthy activities.” –Example: