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Sixth Edition
S C O T T K . P O W E R S, S T E P H E N L . D O D D, & E R I C A J A C K S O N
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Learning Objectives
Learning Objectives:
Describe and define the term Wellness.
Describe the six components of wellness and wellness goals for the nation.
Describe and define the terms Physical Activity and Exercise
Learn the benefits of regular exercise for reducing disease risk and promoting health
Compare the goals of health-related fitness programs and sport performance conditioning programs.
Describe how to make healthier behavior choices and the stages of change model
Outline steps of behavior modification , assessing health habits and behavior change barriers
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Figure 1.1 The wellness components and their interactions.
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What is Wellness
Six components of wellness
1) Physical health, 2) Emotional health, 3) Intellectual health, 4) spiritual health, 5) Social health, 6) Environmental health
Wellness is the state of healthy living achieved by the practice of a healthy lifestyle which includes regular physical activity, proper nutrition, eliminating unhealthy behaviors, and maintaining good emotional and spiritual health
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Wellness goals of the nation
These goals are set by the U.S. government for the American people
The main goals of Healthy People 2020 are
To attain high-quality, longer lives free of preventable disease, injury and premature death
To achieve health equity, eliminate disparities, and improve the health of all groups
To create social and physical environments that promote good health for all
To promote quality of life, healthy development, and healthy behaviors across all life stages
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Health Benefits of Exercise
Reduced risk of heart disease (coronary artery disease) and heart attack (myocardial infarction)
Reduced risk of diabetes
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Figure 1.4 Regular exercise can reduce the natural decline in working capacity that occurs as we age.
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Exercise is one type of physical activity
Physical activity and exercise
Exercise is a type of leisure-time physical activity; and thus physical activity encompasses exercise.
The importance of regular physical activity in promoting good health – Benefits include . . . . . .(p. 6-9)
Many factors contribute to the risk of disease. They are age, environmental, genetics, and lifestyle
The five components of total health-related physical fitness
1) cardiorespiratory endurance, 2) muscular strength, 3) muscular endurance, 4) flexibility and 5) body composition
Goal of health-related physical fitness is to optimize the quality of life
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Figure 1.5 Components of health-related physical fitness.
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How can you make healthier behavior choices?
The state of change model
Precontemplation stage of behavior change
The contemplation stage
Maximizing emotional, social, intellectual, and spiritual health and reducing the risk of disease and accidents
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Key Points in behavioral modification strategies
Behavior change contracts
Establish achievable and realistic short-term and long-term goals – use the acronym “SMART” goals
Self-monitoring and put goals in writing
Counter conditioning or substituting behaviors
Self-reinforcement
Assessing your habits
Summary
There are five major components of total fitness
Wellness means “healthy living”
Goal setting is key