Chapter 1 - Dimensions of Wellness

Exam 1 - Dr. Ghosh

Sedentary Death Syndrome (SeDS)

a person who lacks physical activity; a person who sits a lot

3 Determining Factors of Health

Genetics, Environment, Behavior

Health

a state of complete well-being, not just absence of disease

Life Expectancy

number of years a person is expected to live

Sedentary

a relatively inactive person

Chronic Diseases

long-term illnesses that develop from an unhealthy lifestyle

Risk Factors

Lifestyle and/or genetic factors that may lead to disease

US life expectancy

77\.1 yrs - men, 81.9 yrs women

physical activity trends are aligned with _______

life expectancy trends

__% of Americans die from preventable diseases

70%

Healthy lifestyle program may prevent __% of deaths from cardiovascular disease and cancer

80%

Why are mortality rate dropping?

Better medication technology

\#1 cause of death in USA

Cardiovascular Diseases

\#2 leading cause of death in USA

Cancer

\#3 leading cause of death in USA

Chronic Lower Respiratory Disease

\#4 leading cause of death in USA

Accidents (alcohol abuse, distracted driving, drug abuse)

Big 5

smoking tobacco, high BP, obesity, inactivity, high glucose

Physical Activity

Bodily movement produced by skeletal muscles

Exercise

type of physical activity, planned structured and repetitive movements

NEAT (Nonexercise Activity Thermogenesis)

calories burned during while doing activities that are not exercise, like work

Recommended steps per day

10,000

Physical activity recommendations age 18-64

150 min of moderate intensity, or 75 min of vigorous intensity

Physical activity recommendations children over 6

60 min a day

strongest predictor of longevity

lifestyle choices

Wellness

proactive, preventative approach designed to achieve optimum levels of functioning

Traditional Model

Identify and correct problems

Wellness Model

Risk reduction, health production

Emotional Wellness

Ability to be aware of and accept a range of feelings

Mental/Intellectual Wellness

Involves engaging in creative and stimulating mental activities to expand knowledge and skills

Social Wellness

Ability to interact with people

Environmental Wellness

Protecting natural resources; eliminating pollutants and excessive waste

Occupational Wellness

Ability to have a balance between work and leisure time

Spiritual Wellness

Ability to find peace

Cultural Wellness

Being aware of one’s own cultural background

Health Related Fitness

movement we do everyday without fatigue

Skill Related Fitness

Fitness components important for success in sports and motor skill performance

Acute benefits of exercise

increase heart rate, stroke volume, cardiac output, pulmonary ventilation and O2 uptake, etc.

Systolic Blood Pressure (SBP)

pressure exerted against arteries during forceful contraction (systole)

Diastolic Blood Pressure (DBP)

pressure exerted against arteries during relaxation phase (diastole)

Avg. Resting HR

70-80

Avg. Resting BP

120/80

Morbidity

a condition related to or caused by illness or disease