Concept 1

Good health, fitness, wellness, and healthy goals are important for all people.

What is the HELP philosophy?

The basis for a healthy lifestyle

H

Health

-philosophy places emphasis on health

E

Everyone

-everyone can benefit from health practices

L

Lifetime

-healthy behaviors are most effective when practiced for a lifetime

P

Personal

-healthy lifestyles should be based on personal needs and interests

Lifespan vs Healthspan

The number of years you live vs. the number of healthy years in your life

Health

a state of complete physical, mental, and social well-being

• freedom from illness, disease, and debilitating conditions

What are the dimensions (sectors) of health and wellness?

SPISE

social

physical

intellectual

spiritual

emotional

Intellectual Health

Freedom from illnesses that invade the brain and other systems that allow learning.

Social Health

Freedom from illnesses that limit one from functioning in society

How do you achieve wellness?

Healthy lifestyles like regular exercise and fitness

Hypokinetic Diseases/Conditions

Associated with reduced movement

(hypo=less, kinetic=movement)

Fitness

body’s ability to function efficiently and effectively

6 health related dimensions of fitness

Body composition

Cardiorespiratory endurance

Flexibility

Muscular Endurance

Power

Strength

5 skill-related dimensions of fitness (performance)

Agility

Balance

Coordination

Speed

Reaction Time

Metabolic Fitness

An assessment of total fitness resulting in a reduced risk of chronic diseases

Bone Integrity

Possessing strong, healthy bones

Functional Fitness

Being able to perform daily tasks

ex: going to school, performing work, and enjoying leisure activities without fatigue

Wellness

state of wellbeing