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Wellness and Healthy Lifestyle: PHYSICAL WELLNESS: LECTURE 3 What is Physical Wellness? 1
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Wellness and Healthy Lifestyle: PHYSICAL WELLNESS: LECTURE What is Physical Wellness? 2
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Wellness and Healthy Lifestyle: PHYSICAL WELLNESS: LECTURE 3 Part 1 What is Physical Wellness? The ability to maintain a healthy quality of life to do get the most out of our daily activities without fatigue or physical stress. Living responsibly and taking care of your body, Our daily habits and behaviors have a affect our overall health, wellness and quality of life. 3
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Wellness and Healthy Lifestyle: PHYSICAL WELLNESS: LECTURE 3 Part 2 What is Physical Wellness? Adopting healthful habits (i.e. a balanced diet, regular physical activity, adequate sleep, routine health checks etc.) while Avoiding destructive habits (tobacco, drugs, alcohol) will lead to optimal Physical Wellness 4
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Wellness and Healthy Lifestyle: PHYSICAL WELLNESS: LECTURE 3 Part 1 What are the parts of Physical Wellness? Physical Activity (exercise) Healthy Eating (nutrition) Sleep 5
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Wellness and Healthy Lifestyle: PHYSICAL WELLNESS: LECTURE 3 Part 2 6
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Wellness and Healthy Lifestyle: PHYSICAL WELLNESS: LECTURE 3 Part 1 Why is Physical Wellness Important? Improved weight control (in conjunction with a balanced diet) Reduced risk of cardiovascular disease Reduced risk of type 2 diabetes Improved self-esteem, self control and confidence Lowering of high blood pressure 7
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Wellness and Healthy Lifestyle: PHYSICAL WELLNESS: LECTURE 3 Part 2 Why is Physical Wellness Important? Boosts mental wellness Keeps you in top condition Reduced risk of anxiety and depression Strengthened bones and muscles 8
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Wellness and Healthy Lifestyle: PHYSICAL WELLNESS: LECTURE 3 Part 3 Why is Physical Wellness Important? Improved mental health, mood and resilience Improves sleep patterns Improve ability to do daily activities and prevent falls, if you're an older adult Improved long life 9
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Wellness and Healthy Lifestyle: PHYSICAL WELLNESS: LECTURE 3 Examples of Physical Activity: Be active on a daily basis. Have a mix of both leisurely physical activity and structured exercise. Examples of leisurely physical activity include hiking, biking, and walking. Examples of more structured forms of exercise include strength training, running, and sports. Medical self-care 10
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Wellness and Healthy Lifestyle: PHYSICAL WELLNESS: LECTURE 3 Video clip https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=I55FnCDTDAs **** 3 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=I55FnCDTDAs https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xkJeE6-lHoQ ****** 2 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xkJeE6-lHoQ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Y2m21Ng714I 1 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Y2m21Ng714I 11
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Wellness and Healthy Lifestyle: PHYSICAL WELLNESS: LECTURE 3 Part 1 Why is Healthy Eating important: Healthy eating and drinking is an important to take care of your health and physical wellness. To achieve and maintain a healthy weight, be physically active and choose amounts of nutritious food and drinks to meet your energy needs Eat a variety of nutritious foods, and drink plenty of water Good nutrition habits have positive outcome on performance and learning 12
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Wellness and Healthy Lifestyle: PHYSICAL WELLNESS: LECTURE 3 Part 2 Research shows students learn better when they’re well nourished. Healthy eating has been linked to: higher grades better memory more alertness faster information processing improved health leading to better school attendance 13
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Wellness and Healthy Lifestyle: PHYSICAL WELLNESS: LECTURE 3 Part 1 What is Healthy Eating? Eat plenty of vegetables, including different types and colours, and beans Eat fruit Eat grain(cereal) foods, such as breads, cereals, rice, pasta, noodles, polenta, couscous, oats, quinoa and barley 14
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Wellness and Healthy Lifestyle: PHYSICAL WELLNESS: LECTURE 3 Part 2 Healthy Eating: Lean meats and poultry, fish, eggs, tofu, nuts and seeds, and legumes/beans Milk, yoghurt, cheese and/or their alternatives, mostly reduced fat Limit intake of foods containing saturated fat, added salt, added sugars and alcohol Care for your food; prepare and store it safely 15
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Wellness and Healthy Lifestyle: PHYSICAL WELLNESS: LECTURE 3 Part 3 16
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Wellness and Healthy Lifestyle: PHYSICAL WELLNESS: LECTURE 3 Video clip https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ccn6IHivD5M ******* 1 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ccn6IHivD5M https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WKQWrGxHpJ8 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WKQWrGxHpJ8 17
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Wellness and Healthy Lifestyle: PHYSICAL WELLNESS: LECTURE 3 Part 1 Why is Sleep important? The body needs regular rest Spending time relaxing or taking short naps can help rejuvenate the body. Sleep should take place in a quiet, dark environment and should last approximately 8 hours. Consistent sleep less than 8 hours will affect your quality of life See your family doctor if have difficulty sleeping 18
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Wellness and Healthy Lifestyle: PHYSICAL WELLNESS: LECTURE 3 Part 2 Sleep plays a vital role in good health and well-being throughout your life Getting enough quality sleep at the right times can help protect your mental health, physical health, quality of life, and safety During sleep, your body is working to support healthy brain function and maintain your physical health. In children and teens, sleep also helps support growth and development. 19
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Wellness and Healthy Lifestyle: PHYSICAL WELLNESS: LECTURE 3 Part 3 Sleep helps your brain work properly and helps prepare for the next day by forming new pathways to help you learn and remember information. Studies show that a good night's sleep improves learning. Whether you're learning math, how to play the piano, or how to drive a car, sleep helps enhance your learning and problem-solving skills. Sleep also helps you pay attention, make decisions, and be creative. Sleep plays an important role in your physical health. For example, sleep is involved in healing and repair of your heart and blood vessels 20
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Wellness and Healthy Lifestyle: PHYSICAL WELLNESS: LECTURE 3 Part 4 How does less sleep affect you? less productive at work and school take longer to finish tasks have a slower reaction time make more mistakes 21
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Wellness and Healthy Lifestyle: PHYSICAL WELLNESS: LECTURE 3 Part 5 Children and teens who are sleep deficient may have problems: getting along with others. may feel angry and impulsive, have mood swings, feel sad or depressed, or lack motivation. They also may have problems paying attention, and they may get lower grades and feel stressed. 22
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Wellness and Healthy Lifestyle: PHYSICAL WELLNESS: LECTURE 3 Video clips https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NYgucZG6c0E ******** 3 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NYgucZG6c0E https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1u2gYNxDfDU ******* 1 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1u2gYNxDfDU https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SVQlcxiQlzI ****** 2 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SVQlcxiQlzI 23
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Wellness and Healthy Lifestyle: PHYSICAL WELLNESS: LECTURE 3 Part 1 Tips for optimal physical wellness: Exercise daily Get adequate rest Use seat belts, helmets, and other protective equipment Learn to recognize early signs of illness Practice safer sex, if you are sexually active 24
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Wellness and Healthy Lifestyle: PHYSICAL WELLNESS: LECTURE 3 2 Part Tips for optimal physical wellness: Eat a variety of healthy foods Control your meal portions Stop smoking and protect yourself against second-hand smoke Use alcohol in moderation, if at all 25
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Wellness and Healthy Lifestyle: PHYSICAL WELLNESS: LECTURE 3 Part 1 Getting a Good Night's Sleep: Set a schedule. Go to bed at a set time each night and get up at the same time each morning. Exercise at least 30 minutes a day. Avoid caffeine, nicotine and alcohol. Relax before bed. 26
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Wellness and Healthy Lifestyle: PHYSICAL WELLNESS: LECTURE 3 Part 2 Sleep until sunlight. If possible, wake up with the sun, or use very bright lights in the morning. Sunlight helps the body's internal biological clock reset itself each day. Don’t lie in bed awake. The anxiety of not falling asleep can contribute to insomnia. It’s better to get up and meditate or read 27
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Wellness and Healthy Lifestyle: PHYSICAL WELLNESS: LECTURE 3 Questions? 28
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Personal Portfolio: Individual Assessment Describe what is Wellness and how it affects healthy lifestyle Name and define the 8 dimensions of Wellness Assess your level of social wellness : strengths and weakness Develop an personal social wellness plan to enhance your overall wellness 29
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Personal Portfolio: Individual Assessment Each week assess your level of wellness in the dimension studied and develop a plan for improvement Discuss plan with a peer at lectures for possible feedback for improvement Round table discussion with peers on your completed wellness plan before submission for marking. 30
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Group Assessment To be discussed and arranged once class size is fixed. Topics for group work: 8 dimensions of wellness with a case study Issues affecting young Thais Journal Article: Thailand and Religion Groups to present in weeks 13 and 14 31
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