1 2 health areas and health triangle

1. Unit 1 A Healthy Foundation 1-2 Your Health Triangle The purpose of this lesson is to explore the 3 areas of the health triangle and analyze your own personal health triangle.

2. Your Health Describe a healthy person

3. The Health Triangle Health h - The combination of Physical, Mental/Emotional, and Social well-being. Balance is Key!

4. Physical Health What is Physical Health? The way your body functions .

5. Mental/Emotional Health What does it mean to be Mentally and Emotionally Healthy? vs

6. Mental/Emotional Health What does it mean to be Mentally and Emotionally Healthy? Mental and Emotional Health is about your feelings and thoughts . It is a reflection of how you feel about yourself and others, how you meet demands of daily life, and how you Cope with problems.

7. Agree? Disagree?

8. A mentally healthy person... Enjoys challenges in their life?

9. A mentally healthy person... Can find a way to get out of being responsible for their actions.

10. A mentally healthy person... Screams into their pillow when they are angry instead of screaming at someone else?

11. A mentally healthy person... Has a healthy release for stress and emotions?

12. Social Health Social Health- The ability to get along with others and maintain healthy relationships. Being supportive of others. Seeking needed support. Communicating clearly and listening to others. Showing respect and care for others and you. Describe someone who is socially healthy...

13. Balance = Wellness Wellness- An overall state of well-being or good total health.

14. Balance=Wellness Wellness- An overall state of well-being or total health. What does your Health Triangle look like?

15. Your Health Triangle

16. Part 1

17. Label your paper My Health Triangle Physical Health 1.) 2.) 3.) 4.) 5.) 6.)

18. For each statement that follows answer YES or NO on your paper depending upon whether the statement is true for you.

19. Physical Health 1.) I get at least eight hours of sleep each night.

20. Physical Health 2.) I eat a well balanced diet, including a healthful breakfast each day.

21. Physical Health 3.) I keep my body, teeth, and hair clean.

22. Physical Health 4.) I do at least 60 minutes of moderate physical activity each day.

23. Physical Health 5.) I avoid using tobacco, alcohol, and other drugs

24. Physical Health 6.) I see a doctor and dentist for regular checkups

25. Part 2

26. Label your paper My Health Triangle Mental/Emotional Health 1.) 2.) 3.) 4.) 5.) 6.)

27. For each statement that follows answer YES or NO on your paper depending upon whether the statement is true for you

28. Mental/Emotional Health 1.) I generally feel good about myself and accept who I am.

29. Mental/Emotional Health 2.) I express my feelings clearly and calmly, even when I am angry or sad.

30. Mental/Emotional Health 3.) I accept helpful criticism.

31. Mental/Emotional Health 4.) I have at least one activity that I enjoy.

32. Mental/Emotional Health 5.) I feel like people like and accept me.

33. Mental/Emotional Health 6.) I like to learn new information and develop new skills.

34. Part 3

35. Label your paper My Health Triangle Social Health 1.) 2.) 3.) 4.) 5.) 6.)

36. For each statement that follows answer YES or NO on your paper depending upon whether the statement is true for you

37. Social Health 1.) I have at least one close friend.

38. Social Health 2.) I respect and care for my family.

39. Social Health 3.) I know how to disagree with others without getting angry.

40. Social Health 4.) I am a good listener.

41. Social Health 5.) I get support from others when I need it.

42. Social Health 6.) I say no if people ask me to do something harmful or wrong.

43. Part 4

44. Drawing Your Results Add up the number of yes answers for each of the 3 main categories of Health that you just answered questions for

45. Use your Numbers to form a Health Triangle to represent your scores

46. My Health Triangle 1.Draw and label a triangle that represents your three areas of health…. 3. Draw at least 5 pictures in each area describing your health for that area. 4. On the back write a paragraph for each area describing what you drew and how it relates to your health. 5. Write a summary paragraph about your triangle. Is your triangle balanced? Why or why not? What areas are weak? What areas are strong? Why? What is good about your triangle, what needs work? How can you make it more balanced. 6. Color and make it neat. DUE AT THE END OF CLASS

47. For Example Label each side with the areas name and score Physical 3 Mental/Emotional 4 Social 2

48. My Health Triangle 1.Draw and label a triangle that represents your three areas of health…. 3. Draw at least 5 pictures in each area describing your health for that area. 4. On the back write a paragraph for each area describing what you drew and how it relates to your health. 5. Write a summary paragraph about your triangle. Is your triangle balanced? Why or why not? What areas are weak? What areas are strong? Why? What is good about your triangle, what needs work? How can you make it more balanced. 6. Color and make it neat. DUE AT THE END OF CLASS