Unit 1 Flashcards
(127 cards)
6 dimensions of the wellness model:
- Occupational
- Physical
- Social
- Intellectual
- Spiritual
- Emotional
Dimension of the wellness model: Occupational
A persons satisfaction in ones life through work.
- you contribute your gifts, skills and talents to work that is rewarding
- you convey your values through your activities
A. It is best to choose a career that is in line with your personal values.
B. Best to learn by being involved
Dimension of the wellness model: Physical
A persons need for regular physical activity; physical function of the body
- learn about diet and nutrition, appropriate use of medical care system
- know your body
A. Best to eat foods/drinks that enhance good health
B. Best to be physically fit than out of shape
Dimension of the wellness model: Social
Encourages contributing to the environment/community.
- interdependence between others and nature contributing to society
A. Best to contribute to common welfare of our community than to think only of ourselves
B. Best to live in harmony with others and our environment than to live in conflict with them
Dimension of the wellness model: Intellectual
Ones creative mental activities; expanding personal gifts with others.
- reading, problem solving, learning
A. Stretch minds with intellectual and creative pursuits than to become self-satisfied and unproductive
B. Identity potential problems and choose good courses of action based on available information than to wait, worry, and contend with major concerns later.
Dimension of the wellness model: Spiritual
Meaning of life; feelings of doubt and joy; “world view”
A. Best to ponder the meaning of life for ourselves and to be tolerant of the beliefs of others than to close our minds and be intolerant.
B. Live each day in a way that is consistent with our values and beliefs than to feel untrue to ourselves.
Dimension of the wellness model: Emotional
Feelings (awareness); coping.
A. Be aware and accept our feelings than to ignore them.
B. Be optimistic not pessimistic.
Health
State of complete physical, mental, and social wellbeing.
- health is multi-dimensional and well connected
- it is not merely the absence of disease or infirmity
Physical Activity
Any body movement; action
- contributes to multiple aspects of wellness
- prevents and treats many health conditions
- essential for health
- not enough people PA to reap all the benefits
Exercise
Activity that enhances aspect of fitness; specific and intentional; planned
Fitness or “fit” person
Attainment of specific criteria to function efficiently and effectively; combo of several aspects
Who is fittest between between a sprinter, wrestler, swimmer or gymnast
There is not right answer; they are all different in different categories of fitness
- fitness is multidimensional
Health related aspects of fitness
- cardiovascular endurance
- muscular endurance / strength
- flexibility
- body composition
Skill related aspects of fitness
- Agility
- Balance
- Coordination
- Power
- Speed
- Reactant time
Nonperformance Components of Fitness
Metabolic fitness
Bone Integrity
Nonperformance Components of Fitness: Metabolic Fitness
- Blood sugar levels
- Blood lipid levels
- Blood hormone levels
Nonperformance Components of Fitness: Bone integrity
- Bone density
- Bone strength
Public Health
To promote and protect health and prevent disease and disability in defined populations and communities.
- focus on population health and prevention
How has there been a shift in public health over the last 100 years?
From infectious disease (communicable) to chronic diseases (non-communicable)
Chronic disease is influenced by what?
Lifestyle and genetics
Areas of specialization in public health
- Epidemiology
- Environmental Health
- Health promotion and education
- Health administration and policy
- Biostatistics
Epidemiology
The study of distributions and determinants of disease and disability in populations.
- causes and consequences of a disease
Environmental Health
External influences of health.
ex. hand washing practices, clean drinking water
Health promotion and education
Strategies to help people change