Understanding Health and Wellness ~ an introduction of basic terms ~ “Today is the only guarantee you get.”

Understanding Health and Wellness

~ an introduction of basic terms ~

“Today is the only guarantee you get.”

HEALTH:● the state of being free from illness or

disease.

● a person’s mental or physical condition.

What picture do you imagine when you hear the term “health?” Draw that image in your class notes. It will help you remember the definition.

WELLNESS:● a state of well-being.

● the quality of one’s life.

“Wellness is an active process of becoming aware of and making choices toward a more successful

existence.”

This clip might help you understand the term “process.” https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=osLnOljLjRI

WELLNESS WHEEL:Consists of 7 Dimensions -S - socialP - physicalE - emotionalC - careerI - intellectualE - environmentalS - spiritualWhat it looks like when you have all the dimensions working together

PHYSICAL WELLNESS:

The process of making choices to create flexible, cardiovascular fit, energetic and strong bodies.

The choices we make are related to:exercise, nutrition, rest & sleep,stress management, injury, illness,& the uses of drugs.

FITNESS:-- how well your body’s systems work together

Components of Fitness:cardiovascular

body compositionmuscular strength

muscular enduranceflexibility

AEROBIC CAPACITY:

Similar words - cardiovascular fitness, aerobic conditioning, cardiovascular endurance, aerobic exercise

● the ability of the heart to deliver oxygen to the working muscles, and the muscles ability to use that oxygen.

● the heart and lungs delivering energy.Heart and Lungs in Action

DEVELOPING AEROBIC CAPACITY:

Key Criteria:● constant motion of arms & legs that

engages lungs and heart.● 3 - 5 times per week.● heart rate must reach 140-180 beats

per minute for 30 minutes.Ideal: (ages 6-17) should have 60 min/day of aerobic exercise.

WHAT DOES AEROBIC EXERCISE LOOK LIKE?

Which of the following slides demonstrate

aerobic activity?

# 1

# 2

# 3

# 4

# 5

Get together with your 4:00 buddy and discuss the following:

List 5 different activities that meet the criteria of “aerobic.”

List 5 different activities that would be considered “anaerobic.”

Be prepared to share your lists!