S. Jett, NBCT
Montevallo Middle School
2013
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Write ALWAYS – SOMETIMES – or NEVER
for each of the following statements.
I get at least nine hours of sleep each night.
I am a good listener.
I try to feel my life with positive people and
activities.
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Your total health is made up of three parts like
a triangle.
Health – is a combination of physical,
mental/emotional and social well- being.
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Physical health involves the condition of your
body.
How do you know if you have good physical
health?
What can you do to have good physical health?
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See your doctor and dentist for regular check-ups.
Practice healthful hygiene such as daily baths,
brushing teeth, and taking care of hair.
Wear safety/protective equipment and follow
safety rules.
Exercise 60 minutes a day and eat a well-balanced
diet, including breakfast.
Get plenty of rest – about 9 hours each night.
Avoid risky behaviors such as using tobacco,
alcohol or other drugs.
Manage stress and feelings in healthy ways
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Mental health refers to your ability to solve
problems and handle the daily events of your
life.
Emotional health involves feelings such as
happiness, sadness and anger.
If you are mentally/emotionally healthy, you
can face challenges in a positive and realistic
way.
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Understand strengths and weaknesses
Set goals and be open to learning new skills
Express your feelings clearly and calmly
Making healthful choices and participate in
activities that you enjoy
Being honest and trustworthy
Being respectful and take responsibility for
your actions
Be patient
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Social health describes how you relate to
people.
Strong friendships and warm family
relationships are signs of good social health.
What can you do to develop positive
relationships?
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Be respectful, friendly and open toward other
people, and learn to disagree without arguing
Be supportive of friends and family members.
Help and encourage others.
Be reliable and show people that they can count
on you.
Show people that you care about them and
develop a close friendship with at least one
person.
Be considerate and accept others for who they are.
Listen carefully when people need to talk and pay
attention to the words I use when speaking
What is the difference between health and
wellness?
Wellness - is a state of well-being or balanced
health over a longer period of time.
How can you maintain overall wellness?
Practice positive health habits by making smart
choices for your mind and body.
When you practice positive health behaviors, you
help prevent injury, illness, disease, and other
health problems.
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Your emotions have a lot to do with your
physical health. Think about an event in your
life that made you feel sad. Sometimes people
have a difficult time dealing with their
emotions and it can negatively impact their
health. For example, they might get upset
stomachs, colds, flu, or even more serious
diseases.
Why do you think that this happens?
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The mind-body connection is how your
emotions affect your physical and overall
health and how your overall health affects your
emotions.
This is why it is so important to keep your
health triangle in balance.
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What does a healthy person look like?
Healthy people eat nutritious foods and
participate in regular physical activity. They
have the energy to do the work that they need
to do, plus extra energy for fun. They use their
time alone in useful ways. They can think
clearly and learn new skills and information.
They get along with others.
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In this activity, you and your classmates will
make a photo collage featuring people who
display physical, mental/emotional and social
health.
Directions – A PICTURE OF HEALTH
1. As a group, look through magazines to find
pictures of people demonstrating all 3 types of
health. Try to find images that show a variety
of ages, then paste the images on your board.
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