Dimensions of Wellness, Behavior Change, and Somatotype

Wellness

The integration of many different components (social, emotional, mental, spiritual, and physical) that expand one's potential to live (quality of life) and work effectively and make a significant contribution to society.

1. Environmental

2. Financial

3. Intellectual

4. Career

5. Physical

6. Social

7. Existential

8. Emotional

The Eight Dimensions of Wellness

Behavior Modification

Defined as "the alteration of behavioral patterns through the use of such learning techniques as biofeedback and positive or negative reinforcement." More simply, you can modify your child's behavior with positive consequences and negative consequences.

1. Pre-contemplation

2. Contemplation

3. Preparation

4. Action

5. Maintenance

The Stages of Behavior Change

Pre-contemplation

A stage in behavior change wherein you are unaware of the problem.

Contemplation

A stage in behavior change wherein you are aware of the problem and of desired behavior change.

Preparation

A stage in behavior change wherein you intend to take action.

Action

A stage in behavior change wherein you practice the desired behavior.

Maintenance

A stage in behavior change wherein you work to sustain the behavior change.

Exercise Prescription

Refers to the specific plan of fitness-related activities that are designed for a specified purpose, which is often developed by a fitness or rehabilitation specialist for the client or patient.

Somatotype or Body type

A system of classifying an individual according to the shape of the body.

Ectomorph

Characterized as lean and small body build with a greater surface area to mass ratio. Bone size is relatively small with slender limbs and low muscle mass.

Mesomorph

Has a relative predominance of muscles. The bones are usually large and heavy with massive limbs, thus contributing to greater weight than the ectomorph body type.

Endomorph

Characterized by a relative predominance of soft roundness and large digestive viscera. There is a greater percentage of body fat when compared to lean body mass.