CHAPTER 2
BUILDING HEALTH SKILLS AND
CHARACTER
LESSON 1 BUILDING HEALTH SKILLS
Health
Skills- or life skills and
are specific tools and strategies
that help you maintain, protect
and improve all aspects of your
health.
INTERPERSONAL SKILLS
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The exchange of thoughts, feelings and beliefs
between two or more people.
EFFECTIVE COMMUNICATION SKILLS
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Clearly say what you mean-use “I” messages
Pay attention to how you say something-use a
respectful tone, check facial expressions.
Be a good listener-avoid interrupting the speaker,
show you are listening-nodding etc…
EFFECTIVE COMMUNICATION
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REFUSAL SKILLS
 Communication
strategies that help
you say no when you are urged to
take part in behaviors that are
unsafe, unhealthful, or go against
your values.
REFUSAL STRATEGIES
Say “No” in a firm voice
 Explain why
 Suggest alternatives
 Use appropriate body language
 Leave if neccesary
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CONFLICT RESOLUTION SKILLS
The process of ending a conflict through
cooperation and problem solving.
 The key is respecting others’ rights and your
own.
 Follow these steps-calm down think it through,
speak calmly, listen ask questions when it’s ok,
use a polite tone and try to brainstorm to
resolve the conflict peacefully.
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CONFLICT RESOLUTION EXAMPLES
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SELF MANAGEMENT SKILLS
Practice Healthful behaviors-choices you make
today will affect your health in the future.
 Managing stress: Stress management: learning
ways to deal with or overcome the negative
effects of stress. Ex: physical activity, music,
managing your time, take a warm bath,
laughing.
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ANALYZE INFLUENCES
Internal influences-knowledge, values, likes,
dislikes, and desires, things based on your
experiences and your perspective on life.
 External influences-outside sources, include
your family, your friends, peers, environment,
culture, laws, and media.
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INFLUENCES….INTERNAL OR EXTERNAL???
INFLUENCES….INTERNAL OR EXTERNAL???
ACCESSING INFORMATION
Learn how to get the RIGHT information.
 Parents, trusted adults, teachers
 Library, encyclopedias…
 Reliable internet sites
 Newspaper, magazines
 Government agencies, health care providers,
health organizations.
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ADVOCACY
Taking
action to influence
others to address a health
related concern or to support a
health related belief.
LESSON 2 MAKING RESPONSIBLE DECISIONS
AND SETTING GOALS
Decision Making Process: steps that enable you
to make a healthful decision.
 1. State the Situation
 2. List the Options
 3. Weigh the possible options
 4. Consider Values
 5. Make a decision and act
 6. Evaluate the decision
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SETTING PERSONAL HEALTH GOALS
Goal: something you aim for that takes
planning and work.
 Helps build self-confidence, self esteem and
improve your health.
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TYPES OF GOALS
Short term goal- finishing a project by Friday,
cleaning your room before dinner are examples
of goals in a short period of time.
 Long term goal- goal that is reached over an
extended period of time.
 Long term goals
ACHIEVING YOUR GOALS
Action Plan- multistep strategy to identify and
achieve your goals.
 Steps- set a specific, realistic goal and write it
down.
 List the steps that will help reach your goal
 Identify sources of help and support
 Set a reasonable time frame for reaching your goal
 Evaluate your progress by establishing
checkpoints
 Reward yourself for achieving your goal.
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BUILDING CHARACTER
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Character- those distinctive qualities that
describe how a person thinks, feels, and
behaves.
TRAITS
DEVELOPING YOUR CHARACTER
Stand up for your beliefs
 Learn from people who demonstrate good
character traits-ask family for tips
 Join volunteer groups in your school and
community.
 3H club BHS, family or someone you look up to.
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GOOD CHARACTER
POSITIVE ROLE MODELS
Role model-someone who’s success or
behavior serves as an example for others.
 Who is your role model…why are the your role
model???
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DEMONSTRATING CHARACTER
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Make a difference at home…HOW?
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Make a difference at school…HOW?
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Make a difference in your community…HOW?