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Social, Mental, and Physical
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Health Care
9th Grade
10/02/2008

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Physical Activity
Definition
any form of movement that causes your body to use energy
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Physical Fitness
Definition
the ability to carry out daily tasks easily and have enough reserve adn energy to respond to unexpected demands
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benefits of physical activity
Definition
-reduces the risk of obesity
-increases muscle strength
-benefits your mental and social health
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risks of inactivity
Definition
unhealthy weight, increase risk of ostepoperosis (decrease in bone density), reduced ability to manage stress, less opportunity to meet and form relationships with active people who value a healthy livestyle
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sedentary lifestyle
Definition
a way of life taht involves little physical activity
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metabolism
Definition
the process by which your body gets energy from food
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basal metabolism
Definition
the amount of energy expanded when the body is at rest
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5 components of physical fitness
Definition
1. cardiorespiratory endurance
2. muscular strength
3. muscular endurance
4. flexibility
5. body composition
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cardiovascular endurance and why it's important
Definition
the ability of the heart, lungs, and blood vessels to utilize and send fuel and oxygen to the body's tissue during long periods of moderate-to-vigorous activity
importance: you can run a longer distance
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muscular strength and why it's important
Definition
the amount of force a muscle can exert
importance: you will be stronger and better at sports
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muscular endurance and why it's important
Definition
the ability of the muscles to perform physical tasks over a period of time without being fatigued
importance: you can work out for a longer period of time
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flexibility and why it's important
Definition
the ability to move a body part through a full range of motion
importance: less likely to pull a muscle during strenuous activities
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body composition and why it's important
Definition
the ratio of body fat to lean body tissue, including muscle, bone, water, and connective tissue such as ligaments, cartilage, and tendons
importance:
25% is the amount of body fat to determine if males are overweight
30% is the amount of body fat to determine if females are overweight
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relationship between body composition, diet, and fitness
Definition
if you eat a healthy diet and stay fit then you will have a normal body composition
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3 types of resistance training
Definition
1. isotonic exercise
2. isokinetic exercies
3. isometric exercise
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recommended amount of physical activity a day
Definition
60 min
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requirements of a fitness program
Definition
overload, progression, and specificity
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overload
Definition
working the body harder than it normally works
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progression
Definition
the gradual increase in overload necessary to acheive higher levels of fitness
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specificity
Definition
particular exercises and activities improve particular areas of health related fitness
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FITT Formula
Definition
Frequency, Intensity, Time, Type
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resting heart rate
Definition
75 bpm (female)
70 bpm (male)
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How many calories in a pound
Definition
3,500
Term
lifestyle factors
Definition
getting eight to ten hours of sleep each night
starting each day with a healthy breakfast
eating a variety of nutritious foods every day
being physically active for atleast 30 minutes most days of the week
maintaing a healthy weight
avoiding tobacco, alcohol, and other drugs
abstaining from sexual activity before marriage
managing stress
maintaining positive relationships
practicing safe behaviors to prevent injuries
Term
4 ways to have good health literacy
Definition
-critical thinker + problem solver
-responsible, productive citizen
-a self-directed learner
-an effective communicator
Term
effective communicator
Definition
someone who is able to express his or her health knowledge in a variety of ways
Term
3 labels and descriptions of the health triangle
Definition
physical- body functions, the food you eat and exercies, depends on physical health
social-the way you get along with others
mental/emotional- feelings about yourself and demands of daily life, ability to process info
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abstinence
Definition
avoiding harmful behaviors
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mental health
Definition
the ability to accept yourself and others, adapt to and manage emotions, and deal witht eh demands and challenges you meet in life
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characteristics of good mental health
Definition
- positive self-esteem
- sence of belonging
- autonomy
- positive outlook
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autonomy
Definition
having the confidence to make responsibile and safe decisions promotes self assurance and a sence of independence
Term
maslow's hierarchy of needs
Definition
1. physical
2. safety
3. belonging
4. feeling recognized
5. reaching potential
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self-acctualization
Definition
the striving to become the best you can be
Term
2 main influences on personality
Definition
heredity and environment
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6 steps toward working for a healthy identity
Definition
1. recognize your strenght and weaknesses
3. deomonstrate positive values
2. develop a purpose in your life
3. form purposeful relationships
4. contribute to the community
6. avoid unhealthful behaviors
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roadblocks to good mental health
Definition
1. all or nothing thinking
2. expecting the worst in yourself or others
3. being a perfectionist
4. letting your actions or words betray your values
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3 ways to build healthy relationships
Definition
communication, cooperation, compromise
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3 basic skills for effective communication
Definition
speaking, listening, body language
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3 communication styles
Definition
passive, agressive, assertive
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speaking skills
Definition
-cleary say what you mean. changes in tone, pitch, loudness can affect communication
-"I" messages- a statement where a person describes how he/she is feeling using the pronoun I
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active listening
Definition
paying close attention so what someone is saying without making judgements
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techniques for active listening
Definition
reflective listening, clarifying, encouraging, empathizing
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tips for active listening
Definition
eyes contact, leaning foward, nodding, don't interrupt, don't assume, not being prejudice
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barriers to effective communication
Definition
image and identity problems, unrealistic expectations, lack of trust, prejudice, stereotyping
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refusal skills
Definition
1. say no
2. suggest an alternative
3. stand your ground- back up your words with body language
4. leave
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