KIN 2504 - Introduction to Fitness, Wellness, and Lifestyle Management

what is health?

overall condition of the body or mind and to the presence of illness or injury

what is wellness?

optimal health and vitality, encompassing all dimensions of well-being

what is a risk-factor?

a condition that increases one’s chances of disease or injury

what are the dimensions of wellness?

physical, emotional, intellectual, interpersonal, cultural, spiritual, environmental, financial, and occupational

what is physical wellness?

Body’s overall condition and absence of disease; Fitness level and ability to care for yourself

If someone has a high fitness level, what does that mean about their physical wellness?

healthy, no idsease, and can take care of themselves

If someone has a low fitness level, what does that mean about their physical wellness?

unhealthy, is diseased, and cannot take care of themselves

what is emotional wellness?

Ability to understand and attend to your feelings; Involves listening to your thoughts and feelings, monitoring your reactions, identifying obstacles to emotional stability

what do you need for emotional wellness?

self-acceptance, self-esteem, and self-confidence

what is self-acceptance?

personal satisfaction with oneself

what is self-esteem?

the way you think others perceive you

what is self-confidence?

can be a part of both acceptance and esteem

what is intellectual wellness?

Develops by continually challenging the mind

why is an active, curious mind is essential to wellness?

to detect problems and seek solutions (often about self and larger world)

what is interpersonal wellness?

The ability to develop and maintain satisfying and supportive friendships; Good for both physical and emotional wellness

what can one do to ensure they have good interpersonal wellness?

Incorporates learning good communication skills, developing the capacity for intimacy, cultivating a supportive network; Participating in and contributing to community and society

what can make one get stress in interpersonal wellness?

not socializing, being surrounded by bad influences or toxic friends, not having a supportive network

how does digital wellness play a role in interpersonal wellness?

social media can make one insecure, develop body dysmorphia, develop eating disorders, or overall compare self to others

what is cultural wellness?

The way you interact with others who are different from you in terms of ethnicity, religion, gender, sexual orientation, and customs; The extent to which you value your own and others’ cultural identities

what is spiritual wellness?

To possess a set of guiding beliefs, principles, or values that give meaning and purpose to life; Especially in difficult times

what Includes accepting, valuing and celebrating the different cultural ways?

cultural wellness

what uses spirituality to focus on the positive aspects of life and to fend of negative feelings such as cynicism, anger, and pessimism?

spiritual wellness

what other form of spiritual wellness doesn’t involve religion?

Nature, art, meditation, good works, with loved ones, etc

what is environmental wellness?

Livability of your surroundings; Health of planet from safety of food to degree of violence

what is financial wellness?

The ability to live within your means and manage your money in a way that gives you peace of mind

what does one do to ensure a healthy financial wellness?

Balancing income and expenses, Staying out of debt, Saving for the future, and Understanding emotions related to money

what is occupational wellness?

The level of happiness and fulfillment you gain through your work

what does occupational wellness depend on?

liking your work, feeling connected with others in your workplace, and Feel like you are learning something and making a connection

what was the average life expected lifespan before the 1850?

~38-40 years

what were the two most common causes of death in the 19th and early 20th centuries?

infectious disease and poor environmental conditions

Since 1850, life expectancy has nearly ______

doubled

has the life expectancy recently increased or decreased recently before covid?

decreased

what are today;s primary health threats?

heart disease, cancer, and obesity and poor eating habits (major chronic diseases)

what is chronic disease?

those that develop and continue over a long period of time

what are lifestyle choices?

conscious behaviors that can increase or decrease a person’s risk of disease or injury

what are good lifestyle choices?

never smoking, getting regular physical activity, eating a healthy diet

what is the difference between life span and health span?

life span is how long we live and health span is how long we stay healthy and the MAJOR difference is the freedom from chronic or disabling disease

what is a varying lifestyle behavior?

exercise; varies among people in different income and education groups and in different parts of the country

what are the objectives of the Healthy People 2030?

Eliminate preventable disease, disability, injury, and premature death. Achieve health equity, eliminate disparities, and improve health literacy. Create social, economic, and physical environments that promote good health for all. Promote healthy development and healthy behaviors across every stage of life. Engage leadership and the public to design effective health policies

what is sedentary?

physically inactive; literally, “sitting.”

what is physical fitness?

a set of physical attributes that allows the body to respond or adapt to the demands and stress of physical effort

what behaviors contribute to wellness?

physical activity, healthy diet, maintaining healthy body weight, manage stress effectively, avoid tobacco and drug use and limit alcohol consumption, and protect yourself from disease and injury

what wellness factors are out of our control?

Heredity, the environment, and adequate health care are other important influences on health and wellness

what is an example of heredity influencing one’s health and wellness?

a sedentary lifestyle combined with a genetic predisposition for diabetes and lacking adequate health care

how can student improve their wellness from losing productive academic time to activities?

By reducing unhealthy choices and increasing healthy choices—such as by improving their time management, diet, and exercise—students can improve their wellness

what is behavior change?

a lifestyle management process that involves cultivating healthy behaviors and working to overcome unhealthy ones

what is a target behavior?

an isolated behavior selected as the object of a behavior change program

what is self-efficacy?

the belief in one’s ability to take action and perform a specific task

what is locus of control?

the figurative “place” people designate as the source of responsibility for events in their life; internal or external

what is self-talk?

a person’s internal dialogue

what is an effective approach to lifestyle self-management?

transtheoretical, or “stages-of-change,” model

what is precontemplation?

no intention of changing behavior

what is contemplation?

intends to take action within six months

what is preparation?

plans to take action within a month

what is action?

outwardly changes behavior and environment

what is maintenance?

successful behavior change is maintained for six months or more

what is relapse?

when one is at the maintenance stage reverting back to action stage

what should you experience relapse?

forgive yourself, give yourself credit for progress, and move on

what should a person contract include?

A statement of your goal and your commitment to reaching it. The date you will start. The steps you will take to measure your progress. The strategies you will use to promote change. The date you expect to reach your final goal.

what standards are goals set in?

“SMART”; specific, measurable, attainable, realistic, and time frame-specific

what could possibly block your program to a halt?

Social influences. Levels of motivation and commitment. Choice of techniques and level of effort. Stress barrier. Procrastinating, rationalizing, and blaming