Dimensions
Of Health
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Dimensions
Of Health
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Suggestions for Use
These cards can be used to introduce the three dimensions of health.
Relevant Standards:
National Health Education Standard 6 (Students will assess personal health practices.)
Self Awareness in the CASEL 5 (The capacity to recognize one’s strengths and limitations).
As a Preset Activity
As A Self Assessment
Describe the dimensions of health. In
groups, pairs or individually sort the
cards into three piles: physical health,
social health & mental health.
Have the students use the cards to identify
their strengths and weaknesses in each
dimension of wellness. They can record
their work on the handout provided.
As a Digital Assignment in Google Classroom
Click here to access the link to Google Slides. Select “Make a Copy” when prompted, then
you can share with your students.
Gets 8-10 hours
of sleep
each night
Communicates
assertively
Manages
emotions
well
Has
trustworthy
friends
Eats 4-5
fruits & veggies
every day
Likes and accepts
who they are
Gets 60 minutes
of daily
physical activity
Gives and gets
support
from others
Chooses to
live
drug-free
Has good
listening skills
Has a positive,
realistic
attitude
Expresses feelings
clearly
Stands up for
personal values
Sets
reasonable
goals
Accepts
responsibility
for self
Respects other’s
differences
Feels liked
and accepted
Can disagree
without
arguing
Gets along well
with others
Advocates for self
and others
Works well
in a group
Accepts helpful criticism
from others
Communicates
well with others
Has close
friends
Makes
healthy
decisions
Resolves conflicts
peacefully
Manages
stress well
Asks for
help when
needed
Manages
screen time
well
Has a healthy
relationship
with social media
Maintains a
healthy weight
Uses sunscreen
to protect
skin
Wears safety devices
(seatbelt, helmet, etc)
Has regular
health check ups
Manages
time
well
Eats a
well-balanced
diet
Is aware of
family health
history
Is truthful and
dependable
Respects and
cares for
others
Practices
sexual abstinence
HEALTH IN 3D
FINDING MY BALANCE
Name
Directions: For each dimension, record strengths with a plus sign and areas of
improvement with a minus sign. (example: +regular health checkups,
-8 hours of sleep each night)
C
Checking Your Work
Did You…
Assess personal health practices?
Yes!
5 points

I tried.
3 points

No.
0 points
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