Shield of Positive Behaviors

• 10 Points = Write about 5 positive health skills things you do or want to do.

• 6 Points = Draw 2 pictures

• 3 Pts = Colorful

• 3 Pts = Creative

• 3 Points = Neat

• Total 25 Pts

Shield of Positive Behaviors (2)

Write 10 health skills you do or want to do on your shield

• Your name & who you live with.• What extracurricular activities you

participate in?• What are your hobbies outside of

school?• What you like & dislike about

health? • What is the unit you are most

looking forward to in Health?• What is something that most

people do not know about you?

11/5/10

What do you think of when you hear the word health?

• Your name & who you live with.• What extracurricular activities you

participate in?• What are your hobbies outside of

school?• What you like & dislike about

health? • What is the unit you are most

looking forward to in Health?• What is something that most

people do not know about you?

Health: is the combination of physical, mental/emotional, and social well-being.

Health Triangle: should be balanced and includes mental/emotional, social, and physical health.

Health Triangle

Social

Mental/Emo

Physical

Physical Health: how well your body functions.

Mental/Emotional Health: how well you meet the demands of daily life, and your ability to process information.

Social Health: the way you get along with others.

Health continuumAlso known as the Wellness Scale.

Review:

What does the wellness scale look like?Name the 2 extremes on the scale.What are some other areas you can find on

the scale?Where do most Americans fall?Give an example of the type of behaviors you

might see a person participate in at each end of the scale.

Health Continuum

Lifestyle Factors: habits that affect how long a person lives/quality of life.

Risk behaviors: actions that can potentially threaten your health or the health of others.

Give an example of a risk behavior.

Healthful Behaviors: actions that keep you and others safe and free from harm and injury.

Give an example of a healthful behavior.

Lifestyle Factors: habits that affect how long a person lives/quality of life.

Risk behaviors: actions that can potentially threaten your health or the health of others.

Give an example of a risk behavior.

Healthful Behaviors: actions that keep you and others safe and free from harm and injury.

Give an example of a healthful behavior.

Influences on your health…

Write 5 influences that effect your decisions about health.

Heredity Environment Culture

Attitude Behavior Media

Technology Peers

Wellness: an overall state of well-being. Having a good quality of life.

Prevention: practicing health and safety habits to remain free of disease and injury

Why do we have to take Health?

Health education: the providing of accurate health information to help people make healthy choices.

Learning about health that gives people the tools they need to live a long, energetic, productive life. It will help us to: A (Achieve) H (Display Honor) and S (Provide Service).

• Your name & who you live with.• What extracurricular activities you

participate in?• What are your hobbies outside of

school?• What you like & dislike about

health? • What is the unit you are most

looking forward to in Health?• What is something that most

people do not know about you?

• Stopped in 3rd block…11/5

11/8/10

What are the three areas of health? What is your strongest area, and why?

Review

• What are some influences on your health?

• What is a risk behavior? – Give me an example.

• What is a healthful behavior?– Give me an example.

Health literacy:

a person’s capacity to learn about and understand basic health information and services and use these resources to promote his or her health and wellness

Cumulative risks: related risks that increase in effect with each added risk

Abstinence: avoiding harmful behaviors

Write down one harmful behavior Describe what positive results would happen from abstaining from that behavior.

Share that information with 5 people in this classroom. You have 2 minutes to complete this task.

Healthy People 2010

Is a plan to improve the health of the people in the United States. It is updated every 10 years. The US is working on updates for 2020 now.

Health People 2010• Main Focus Areas:

–Access to quality health services

–Cancer–Educational and Community-Based Programs

Health People 2010Main Focus Areas (continued):

–Food Safety

–Heart Disease and Stroke

–Physical activity and fitness

–Injury and Violence Prevention

Health People 2010

• Main Focus Areas (continued):–Nutrition and Overweight

•Obesity

–STD’s•HIV/AIDS

–Tobacco Use

Health People 2020Activity: 2010 is here, time to plan for 2020.

If you were working with the President to improve the health of our country what would you focus on for Healthy People 2020?

• Work with the person sitting next to you. • Discuss and write down your five issues. • Describe how our country could reach each of

the goals you designed. Be detailed.• Come up with a slogan for Health People 2020.• Design your HP 2020 logo.

11/9/10

What are five things that influence your health?

Is there anything you have no control over that influences your health?

11/9/10

Do you think you are health literate? What do you think you need to learn to become more health literate?

Health People 2020Activity: 2010 is here, time to plan for 2020.

If you were working with the President to improve the health of our country what would you focus on for Healthy People 2020?

• Work with the person sitting next to you. • Discuss and write down your five issues. • Describe how our country could reach each of

the goals you designed. Be detailed.• Come up with a slogan for Health People 2020.• Design your HP 2020 logo.

11/10/10

What are your three favorite hobbies or activities? Describe the positive impact that each has on your health.

Health skills: specific tools and strategies that help you maintain, protect, and improve all aspects of your health

Communication: skills for building and maintaining healthy relationships

Communication

• …through a common system of symbols, signs, or behaviors.

• Symbols = something used to represent something else

• Signs = a notice, direction, warning, or advertisement, that is displayed or posted for public view

• Behaviors = the actions or reactions of a person

Signs, Symbols, Behaviors

Communication

• Nonverbal : communication without the use of spoken language

New Types of Communication

• E-mail

• AIM

• Texting

• Cell phone

Communication

• S = Square to Partner

• O = Open

• L = Lean in slightly

• E = Eye contact

• R = Relax

CommunicationClearly say what you mean.

–Use I messages to state your position.

–I messages have 3 parts. The event, the result and your feelings.

–They do not blame or shame anyone.

Communication

• Kate is on the track team. She comes from a family that doesn’t have much money. Angie is making fun of Kate because her running shoes are a cheap brand. You say to Angie, “You’re being so rude. You’re acting like a snob.” Change that to an I-statement that follows the formula:

I feel ____ when you ___ because______.

Communication

• Possible response:

“I feel angry and sad when you make fun of Kate’s shoes because I think she probably feels embarrassed.”

Communication

• Possible response:

“I feel angry and sad

when you make fun of Kate’s shoes

because I think she probably feels embarrassed.”

Communication

• You’re on my case all the time, Mom. Will you just leave me alone?

• You’re talking to fast.• You play favorites in your class. You

like kids on the basketball team better than the other students.

• You are so irresponsible. You ruined my sweater, and you don’t even care.

CommunicationPay attention to how you say

something. –Use a respectful tone.

–Make sure your body language reflects what you are saying.

–Be a good listener. Do not interrupt the person talking.

How can you show that you are listening?

Review

• Communication is a common system of: _– Signs– Symbols– Behaviors

• New types of communication?– E-mail– AIM– Texting– Cell phone

Review• What is the formula for an I-statement?

– I feel ____ when you ____ because _____.

• How can you show that you are listening?

• What does SOLER stand for?

– S = Square to Partner– O = Open– L = Lean in slightly– E = Eye contact– R = Relax

More Health SkillsConflict resolution: the process of ending

a conflict through cooperation and problem solving.

When dealing with a conflict:• Take time to calm down and think.• When talking about it, speak calmly and

listen. Ask questions when you need to.• Be respectful and try to brainstorm

solutions.

I-messages & Conflict Resolution

• I-Messages at work...

Refusal skills: communication strategies that can help you say no when you are urged to take part in behaviors that are unsafe or unhealthful, or go against your values.

There are 5 refusal skills to remember.

Refusal Skills1. Being able to say stop or no firmly.

2. Explain Why

3. Suggest Alternatives

4. Use Appropriate Body language

5. Leave if necessary

11/12/10 – Q.O.D.

• Do you make a decision instinctively or do you take time to think about the decision before you make it?

Stress

Stress management: ways to deal with or overcome the negative effects of stress

What is the definition of stress?

Write the answer in your notes.

Stress ManagementWays to manage your stress:• Listening to calming music• Physical Activity• Laughing• Managing your time

What other ways do you manage your stress? List 3 healthy ways.

• http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SgeOaygSgIY

More Health SkillsBeing able to access information

if you have questions.

List 3 resources in the school you could talk to if you had a health question

Advocacy: taking action to influence others to address a health-concern or to support a health-related belief

Decision Making Skills: steps that enable you to make healthful decisions

Decision Making Steps1. State the situation.

2. List the options.

3. Weigh the possible outcomes.

4. Consider values.

5. Make a decision and act on it.

6. Evaluate the decision.

AssignmentThink about a book recently read or a movie you

watched where the main character had to make an important decision.

Answer the following questions:• What was the decision the character had to make?• Did the character follow the decision making steps?

All or part of them? Describe how.• What were the results of the decision?• How did the character feel about the decision after

they made it?• If you were in that character’s position what would

you have done?

11/15/10

Why is it important to have goals?

Review

• Refusal skills? – Being able to say stop or no firmly. – Explain Why– Suggest Alternatives– Use Appropriate Body language– Leave if necessary

• Stress management techniques?

Review

• How many decision making steps are there? – 6

• What are the 6 decision making steps (in order)?

1. State the situation.

2. List the options.

3. Weigh the possible outcomes.

4. Consider values.

5. Make a decision and act on it.

6. Evaluate the decision.

Decision Making Skills: steps that enable you to make healthful decisions

Decision Making Steps1. State the situation.

2. List the options.

3. Weigh the possible outcomes.

4. Consider values.

5. Make a decision and act on it.

6. Evaluate the decision.

AssignmentThink about a book recently read or a movie you

watched where the main character had to make an important decision.

Answer the following questions:• What was the decision the character had to make?• Did the character follow the decision making steps?

All or part of them? Describe how.• What were the results of the decision?• How did the character feel about the decision after

they made it?• If you were in that character’s position what would

you have done?

Goal: something you aim for that takes planning and work

Short-term goal: a goal that you can reach in a short period of time

Long-term goal: reach over an extended period of time

Goal Setting Steps

1. Identify specific goal & write it

2. List steps you need to take

3. Identify potential problems & ways to get help and support

4. Set checkpoints/evaluations

5. Reward yourself for achievement

Goal Setting Assignment• Come up with either a long or short term

goal and write it down.• List 5 steps that you need to take to

complete the goal.• List 5 problems that might arise.• Name 2 people or places that you can find

help.• Come up with 5 checkpoints• How will you reward yourself?

Video

• Rudy

11/16/10

Why is it important to write your goals down in order to be successful?