Entry Task – Physical Health

Which of the following make it difficult to reach a high level of physical health? Select 4 that apply.

• Lack of regular physical activity

• Poor nutrition choices, such as frequent highly processed foods

• Insufficient sleep over many nights

• Consistently staying hydrated and eating balanced meals

• High stress levels without effective coping strategies

Select all actions that PROMOTE physical well-being:

• Drinking soda every day at lunch

• Helping my parents cook fresh meals

• Walking the dog with my sibling

• Playing after school sports

• Sleeping with my phone

Select all actions that PROMOTE physical well-being.

• Snacking on fresh foods

• Binge watching Netflix every weekend

• Going out to eat every night

• Leaving my phone in the living room at night

• Riding my bike to school

Select all actions that PREVENT optimal physical well-being.

• Drinking soda every day at lunch

• Helping my parents cook fresh meals

• Walking the dog with my sibling

• Playing after school sports

• Sleeping with my phone

Select all actions that PREVENT optimal physical well-being.

• Snacking on candy during class

• Going to bed with the TV on

• Flossing my teeth every night before bed

• Running with my mom a few times a week

• Playing video games for hours after school

Which rationale best explains your classification of promoting versus preventing behaviors?

• Promoting behaviors improve fitness and body function, while preventing behaviors increase health risks and reduce fitness

• Promoting behaviors are more popular among teens, and preventing behaviors are less popular

• Promoting behaviors take less time, and preventing behaviors take more time

• Promoting behaviors are only physical activities, and preventing behaviors are only foods

According to our health lessons, What are the 4 elements of physical health?