The Personal

Meaning of Health
and Wellness.
Unit 1
Lesson 1
a state of complete physical,
mental and social well-being and not
merely the absence of disease or
infirmity.


- World Health Organization
Health Is
Wellness:
A Broader Concept
A healthy balance of the mind, body, and spirit that results
in an overall feeling of well-being

Constant, conscious pursuit of living life to its fullest potential

Acceptance or satisfaction with present personal condition

An active process of becoming aware of and making choices toward
a healthy and successful existence

A positive state of the entire being and its ongoing development

Self-assessment of emotional, social, physical, intellectual,
and spiritual well-being

Make and
keep positive
friendships
Maintain a healthy
body weight by
healthy eating and
physical activity
Move to
the best of
my ability
Have access to
safe locations for
physical activity
Have access
to medical, dental, and
mental health services
Live in a
smoke-free
environment
Get an
appropriate
amount of
sleep and rest
Have access
to healthy foods,
such as fresh fruits
and vegetables
Use self-discipline
to choose safe and
healthy behaviors
Get help
when I
need it
Mind Map:
Health and Wellness
Smokey air
results in
coughing and
wheezing
Feel sad,
down, or
low energy
Disregard
for health and
safety when
planning
activities
Unsure
where or how
to get help
Under or over
a healthy
body weight
Uncomfortable
and/or difficult
physical movement
or function
No fun and
excitement
in life
Belonging to a group
is more important than
personal health or safety
Few or no
positive
friendships
Six Categories of Risk Behaviors
Behaviors that contribute to unintentional
injuries and violence
Alcohol and other drug use
Sexual behaviors that result in HIV infection,
other STDs, and unintended pregnancy
Tobacco use
Unhealthy dietary behaviors
Physical inactivity
Behaviors that contribute most to adverse health
and social outcomes
for adults
almost 66% of deaths
for youth
ages 15 to 24
almost 75% of deaths
Creating Personal Meaning
and Rationale for Learning
Resources
Your mind map
Our class discussion
Assignment
Write two or three paragraphs that describe:
Your personal meaning of health and wellness
Your opinion on the importance of studying
health