Health 2012 Mr. Vecchio

 Health- combination of physical, mental/emotional, and social well being  Dynamic  Best you can at any given time  Wellness- overall state of well being or total evaluation of your health

 Cumulative risks- behaviors which add up over time to create a greater risk  Using sunscreen  Smoking cigarettes  Prevention- practicing health safety habits to remain free of disease and injury

 Increase quality and healthy years of healthy life for Americans  Remove health differences that result from factors such as gender, race, education, disability, and location.  Individuals-Take active roles and master your own health  Families-Teach children values and skills needed to maintain good health  Communities-Provide health services and clinics

 Energy  Resist Disease  Avoid Injury  Physically Active  Nutrition  Adequate Sleep

 Attitude  Ability to process information  Beliefs  New Challenges  How do you deal with stress/frustrations?

 Make and interact with friends  Communication  Working cooperatively  Showing respect

 Label Your Paper Physical HealthMental HealthSocial Health 1.)1.)1.) 2.)2.)2.) 3.)3.)3.) 4.)4.)4.) 5.)5.)5.) 6.)6.)6.)

 For each of the following statements answer YES or NO depending upon whether the statement is true for you.

1.) I get at least eight (8) hours of continuous sleep each night. 2.) I eat a well balanced diet, including breakfast every day. 3.) I keep my teeth, hair, and body clean 4.) I do at least 60 minutes of moderate physical activity each day. 5.) I avoid using tobacco, alcohol, and other drugs 6.) I see a doctor and dentist for regular checkups

1.) I feel good about myself and accept who I am. 2.) I express my feeling clearly and calmly even when I am angry or sad. 3.) I accept helpful criticism. 4.) I have at least one activity that I enjoy. 5.) I feel like people like and accept me. 6.) I like to learn new information and develop new skills.

1.) I have more than one close friend. 2.) I respect and care for my family. 3.) I know how to disagree with others without getting angry. 4.) I am a good listener. 5.) I get support from others when I need it. 6.) I say no if people ask me to do something I know is harmful or wrong.

 Add up the number of YES answers you had for each of the three main categories of health.  Choose a symbol to represent each yes answer (Basketball).  Use your symbol to form a personal health triangle.  Label your health triangle

Physical Health Mental Health Social Health

 Is your triangle equal in sides?  Are you stronger in one area than another?  What area do you need improvement?  Pair/Share

 Choose one physical activity you participate in, or would like to participate in.  Write how the activity impacts all three areas of the health triangle.

 Basketball keeps me in excellent cardiovascular shape from the constant running. It also allows be to be agile and develop muscular strength.  Playing with my teammates allows me to work on my interpersonal and communication skills. I also meet other players during games.  Basketball forces me to keep my emotions in check and have a positive attitude in order to succeed. Its also taught me how to deal with adversity.