HEALTH SKILLS Mr. Donley

Accessing Information Media literacy is defined a "the ability to access, analyze, evaluate, and communicate information in a variety of format including print and nonprint Media literacy is defined a "the ability to access, analyze, evaluate, and communicate information in a variety of format including print and nonprint Expanded information and communication skill that is responsive to the changing nature of information in our society. It addresses the skills students need to be taught in school, the competencies citizens must have as we consume information in our homes and living rooms, the abilities workers must have as we move toward the 21st century and the challenges of a global economy Expanded information and communication skill that is responsive to the changing nature of information in our society. It addresses the skills students need to be taught in school, the competencies citizens must have as we consume information in our homes and living rooms, the abilities workers must have as we move toward the 21st century and the challenges of a global economy

Advocacy The act of pleading or arguing in favor of something, such as a cause, idea, or policy; active support. The act of pleading or arguing in favor of something, such as a cause, idea, or policy; active support. Examples:presentation, campaigns, poems, rap, articles, PE4Life, Mypryamid, MADD Examples:presentation, campaigns, poems, rap, articles, PE4Life, Mypryamid, MADD

Decision Making Decision making involves choosing between alternative courses of action to deal with a problem. Steps in the Decision-Making Process: Decision making involves choosing between alternative courses of action to deal with a problem. Steps in the Decision-Making Process: 1. Analyze the situation. Define what is happening. Get input from others. Be objective rather than emotional. 1. Analyze the situation. Define what is happening. Get input from others. Be objective rather than emotional. 2. Define the problem. Don't deal with symptoms, but focus on the actual problem. 2. Define the problem. Don't deal with symptoms, but focus on the actual problem. 3. Consider options / Develop solution alternatives. Each alternative must solve the problem. 3. Consider options / Develop solution alternatives. Each alternative must solve the problem.

Decision-Making Process 4. Evaluate the solution alternatives. Look at both the positive and the negative consequences of each alternative. Some alternatives will have fewer "side effects", or unintended consequences. Get input from others if needed. 4. Evaluate the solution alternatives. Look at both the positive and the negative consequences of each alternative. Some alternatives will have fewer "side effects", or unintended consequences. Get input from others if needed. 5. Make a choice / decision. Make the choice that has the least negative consequences and that solves the problem, accomplishes the purpose, and meets the goal. 5. Make a choice / decision. Make the choice that has the least negative consequences and that solves the problem, accomplishes the purpose, and meets the goal. 6. Implement the plan and evaluate the decision. Make changes in the plan if needed, again using the steps of the decision-making process. 6. Implement the plan and evaluate the decision. Make changes in the plan if needed, again using the steps of the decision-making process.

Goal Setting Make a clear goal statement that defines a realistic goal, a plan for reaching the goal, and a reward for when the goal is reached. Important goal-setting steps include: Make a clear goal statement that defines a realistic goal, a plan for reaching the goal, and a reward for when the goal is reached. Important goal-setting steps include:  Set a goal.  Look at options to meet the goal.  Establish a plan.  Think about rewards for reaching the goal.  Monitor your progress toward the goal.  Evaluate progress. If needed, adjust the goal

Interpersonal Communication Problem-Solving/Conflict Resolution Problem-Solving/Conflict Resolution Problem solving is the process of determining a discrepancy between how things are and how they are desired to be and then taking action to resolve this discrepancy Problem solving is the process of determining a discrepancy between how things are and how they are desired to be and then taking action to resolve this discrepancy 3 primary conflict resolution problem-solving processes: 3 primary conflict resolution problem-solving processes:  Negotiation  Mediation  Consensus Decision Making

Analyzing Influences Helps develop your ability to analyze the influence of internal and external elements on health behavior. Helps develop your ability to analyze the influence of internal and external elements on health behavior. Internal and external factors play into your decisions regarding personal, family and community health could result in risky behavior Internal and external factors play into your decisions regarding personal, family and community health could result in risky behavior Learn how to appreciate the complexity of these influences and be able to determine how these factors can positively or negatively affect health decisions. Learn how to appreciate the complexity of these influences and be able to determine how these factors can positively or negatively affect health decisions.

Influences Internal Internal  knowledge/factual information/what I know  curiosity  interests, likes/dislikes  desires (to feel accepted, loved, powerful, competent, etc.)  fears External  media/advertising  legal restrictions (speed limit, drinking age laws, driver's license, no smoking signs)  setting/location  culture  parents/family/relatives  peers/friends/other teens role models outside the family (celebrities, athletes, singers, leaders)

Health Standards Standard 1 Students will comprehend concepts related to health promotion and disease prevention to enhance health Standard 1 Students will comprehend concepts related to health promotion and disease prevention to enhance health Predict how healthy behaviors can impact health status Predict how healthy behaviors can impact health status Describe the interrelationships of emotional, intellectual, physical, and social health Describe the interrelationships of emotional, intellectual, physical, and social health Analyze how environment and personal health are interrelated Analyze how environment and personal health are interrelated

Health Standards Standard 1 Students will comprehend concepts related to health promotion and disease prevention to enhance health Standard 1 Students will comprehend concepts related to health promotion and disease prevention to enhance health Analyze how genetics and family history can impact personal health Analyze how genetics and family history can impact personal health Propose ways to reduce or prevent injuries and health problems Propose ways to reduce or prevent injuries and health problems Compare and contrast the benefits of and barriers to practicing a variety of healthy behaviors Compare and contrast the benefits of and barriers to practicing a variety of healthy behaviors

Health Standards Standard 2 Students will analyze the influence of family, peers, culture, media, technology and other factors on health behaviors Standard 2 Students will analyze the influence of family, peers, culture, media, technology and other factors on health behaviors Analyze personal susceptibility to injury, illness or death if engaging in unhealthy behaviors Analyze personal susceptibility to injury, illness or death if engaging in unhealthy behaviors Analyze the potential severity of injury or illness if engaging in unhealthy behaviors Analyze the potential severity of injury or illness if engaging in unhealthy behaviors  Analyze how family influences the health of individuals  Analyze how culture supports and challenges health beliefs, practices and behaviors

Standard #3 Students will demonstrate the ability to access valid information, products, and services to enhance health Students will demonstrate the ability to access valid information, products, and services to enhance health Evaluate the validity of health information, products, and services. Evaluate the validity of health information, products, and services. Use resources from home, school, and community that provide valid health information. Use resources from home, school, and community that provide valid health information. Determine the accessibility of products and services that enhance health Determine the accessibility of products and services that enhance health Determine when professional health services may be required Determine when professional health services may be required

Standard #4 Students will demonstrate the ability to use interpersonal communication skills to enhance health and avoid or reduce health risks. Students will demonstrate the ability to use interpersonal communication skills to enhance health and avoid or reduce health risks. Use skills for communicating effectively with family, peers, and others to enhance health. Use skills for communicating effectively with family, peers, and others to enhance health. Demonstrate refusal, negotiation, and collaboration skills to enhance health and avoid or reduce health risks. Demonstrate strategies to prevent, manage, or resolve interpersonal conflicts without harming self or others. Demonstrate refusal, negotiation, and collaboration skills to enhance health and avoid or reduce health risks. Demonstrate strategies to prevent, manage, or resolve interpersonal conflicts without harming self or others.

Standard #5 Students will demonstrate the ability to use decision-making skills to enhance health. Students will demonstrate the ability to use decision-making skills to enhance health. Examine barriers that can hinder healthy decision making. Examine barriers that can hinder healthy decision making. Determine the value of applying a thoughtful decision-making process in health-related situations. Determine the value of applying a thoughtful decision-making process in health-related situations. Predict the potential short-term and long-term impact of each alternative on self and others. Predict the potential short-term and long-term impact of each alternative on self and others. Defend the healthy choice when making decisions. Defend the healthy choice when making decisions. Evaluate the effectiveness of health-related decisions. Evaluate the effectiveness of health-related decisions.

Standard #6 Students will demonstrate the ability to use goal- setting skills to enhance health. -Assess personal health practices and overall health status. Students will demonstrate the ability to use goal- setting skills to enhance health. -Assess personal health practices and overall health status. Develop a plan to attain a personal health goal that addresses strengths, needs, and risks. Implement strategies and monitor progress in achieving a personal health goal. Formulate an effective long- term personal health plan. Develop a plan to attain a personal health goal that addresses strengths, needs, and risks. Implement strategies and monitor progress in achieving a personal health goal. Formulate an effective long- term personal health plan.

Standard #7 Students will demonstrate the ability to practice health-enhancing behaviors and avoid or reduce health risks. Students will demonstrate the ability to practice health-enhancing behaviors and avoid or reduce health risks. Analyze the role of individual responsibility for enhancing health. Analyze the role of individual responsibility for enhancing health. Demonstrate a variety of healthy practices and behaviors that will maintain or improve the health of self and others. Demonstrate a variety of healthy practices and behaviors that will maintain or improve the health of self and others. Demonstrate a variety of behaviors to avoid or reduce health risks to self and others. Demonstrate a variety of behaviors to avoid or reduce health risks to self and others.

Standard #8 Students will demonstrate the ability to advocate for personal, family, and community health. Students will demonstrate the ability to advocate for personal, family, and community health. Utilize accurate peer and societal norms to formulate a health-enhancing message Utilize accurate peer and societal norms to formulate a health-enhancing message Demonstrate how to influence and support others to make positive health choices. Work cooperatively as an advocate for improving personal, family, and community health. Adapt health messages and communication techniques to a specific target audience. Demonstrate how to influence and support others to make positive health choices. Work cooperatively as an advocate for improving personal, family, and community health. Adapt health messages and communication techniques to a specific target audience.