Chapter 2 Test Review

Chapter 2 Test Review

Lesson 1- Building Health Skills (pgs 28-32)

Taking responsibility for your health begins with a commitment to take charge of your actions and behaviors in a way that reduces risks and promotes wellness.The first step is to develop health skills. 

Health skills- are specific tools and strategies that help you maintain, protect, and improve all aspects of your health.

Include: Interpersonal Communication, Self Management, Analyzing Influences, Accessing Information, Decision Making/Goal Setting, and Advocacy.

Interpersonal Communication- the exchange of thoughts, feelings, or beliefs between two or more people. 

Effective communication involves not only making yourself heard, but also being a good listener.

• Clearly say what you mean. “I” statements. “I feel frustrated when…”

• Pay attention to how you say something. Body language and tone.

• Be a good listener. Show signs you are listening and ask appropriate questions.

Multiple Choice

"I" statements, paying attention to body language, and being a good listener are parts of.....

• Refusal Strategies

• Interpersonal Communication

• Conflict Resolution

• Covid Protocol

Refusal Strategies

communication strategies that can help you say no when you are urged to take part in behaviors that are unsafe or unhealthful, or that go against your values.

Open Ended

What are communication strategies that help you say "No" when someone asks you to do something you don't want to?

Conflict Resolution- the process of ending a conflict through cooperation and problem solving.

The key to conflict resolution is respecting others’ rights and your own. Willing-ness to compromise will also help achieve a resolution that satisfies everyone.

• Take time to calm down and think through the situation

• Speak calmly, listen attentively, ask questions when appropriate

• Use a polite tone. Brainstorm situations where no one loses respect. Work to resolve conflict peacefully.

Self Management Skills

Practicing Healthful Behaviors- Healthful behaviors are more than just actions that can protect you from illness or injury.

These behaviors support every aspect of your health.

Physical, Mental/Emotional, Social

Keep your Pyramid/Triangle balanced

Self Management Continued…

Stress Management- ways to deal with or overcome the negative effects of stress.

Becomes increasingly important as you assume more responsibility for your health and take on additional roles as an adult. 

Some strategies for managing stress include engaging in physical activity, listening to soothing music, managing time effectively, taking a warm bath, and laughing, etc.

Analyzing Influences

Internal influences- which include your knowledge, values, likes, dislikes, and desires, are based on your experiences and your perspective on life. YOU HAVE a great deal of control over your internal influences.

External influences- which come from outside sources, include your family, your friends and peers, your environment, your culture, laws, and the media. As you become aware of these influences, you will be better able to make healthful choices—about everything from your personal behavior to which health products you buy. NOT AS MUCH control.

Open Ended

Briefly share something that you have been influenced by INTERNALLY and EXTERNALLY.

Accessing Information/Being health literate.

• Parents/Guardians, other trusted adults

• Library resources, encyclopedias

• Reliable internet sites (.edu, .gov, .org)

• Newspaper/Magazine articles published by health professionals/experts

• Government agencies, health-care providers, health organizations

Advocacy- taking action to influence others to address a health-related concern or to support a health-related belief.

To positively influence the health of those around you. In this responsible role, you can help others become informed and publicly support health causes that concern and interest you.

Encouraging family, friends, peers, and community members to practice healthful behaviors is one way to practice health advocacy.

Open Ended

Why should you be careful about information from ".com" websites?

Lesson 2- Making Responsible Decisons and Setting Goals(pgs 33-36)

Decision Making Skills- steps that enable you to make a healthful decision.

Often, you will find it helpful to seek advice from those with more experience, such as parents and guardians. Doing so can provide valuable feedback and strengthen family bonds and values.

Open Ended

Which part of the Decision Making Process do you spend the most time on? Which part should you spend more time on in the future?

Goal Setting

Goal- something you aim for that takes planning and work.

Short-term Goal- is a goal that you can reach in a short period of time. Steps to a long-term goal. Ex: Making the basketball team, getting an A in this class.

Long-term Goal- a goal that you plan to reach over an extended period of time. Ex: Making the NBA/WNBA, Being the valedictorian.

Action Plan- a multi-step strategy to identify and achieve your goals.

• Set a specific, realistic goal, and write it down.

• List the steps it will take you to reach the goal.

• Identify sources of help and support.

• Set a reasonable time-frame for reaching the goal.

• Evaluate your progress by establishing checkpoints.

• Reward yourself for achieving your goal.

Open Ended

Take 2 minutes and make an Action Plan for a goal (short or long term) that you have for yourself.

Lesson 3- Building Character (pgs 37-41)

Character- those distinctive qualities that describe how a person thinks, feels, and behaves.

A person with good character demonstrates core ethical values, such as responsibility, honesty, integrity, and respect.

Core ethical values are the highest of all human values, and they guide you toward healthy,responsible choices. When your behavior reflects such standards, you can feel confident that you are demonstrating the traits of a person with good character.

Open Ended

Which Character Traits do you do a great job of modeling, and which do you need some work on?

Role Model- someone whose success or behavior serves as an example for others. Ex: Parents, grandparents, and other family members are often the people who best support your goals and promote your health and the health of your family. Coaches, Teachers, Religious leaders, etc...

They can inspire and encourage basic values such as working hard, staying focused, planning ahead, being honest and engaging in safe and healthful behaviors.

Demonstrating Character

• Make a difference at home- carry out responsibilities. Demonstrate trustworthiness and reliability.

• Make a difference at school- Observe school rules/expectations. Respect other students and teachers.

• Make a difference in your community- Be a good citizen by obeying laws, respecting others and property, being tolerant of differences.

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