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Six Dimensions of Health Worksheet

Part 1

For each of the following six dimensions of health, list at least one characteristic, activity, belief, or attitude that reflects that dimension in your life. Provide a brief explanation with each example. Refer to Ch. 1 in the text for explanations of these dimensions.

Physical health: Dancing. You are able to work out without over thinking it.

Social health: Interaction with others. It helps with self-esteem and communication.

Intellectual health: I feel I have grown in this section. I try not to make the same mistake twice.

Environmental health: Recycling. I feel weather it is food or clothes it should be recycled as long as it is in good condition.

Emotional health: expressing my feelings at the correct time before it’s too late

Spiritual health: Praying. Ask and you shall receive.

Part 2

In approximately 125 to 200 words, describe health and wellness in your own words using the ideas and concepts for each of the six dimensions of health.

Many people view health and wellness as just the physical however after reading after reading this week chapter allowed us to take a deeper look into the real meaning of health and wellness. To be considered healthy and well in my opinion you have to work on all the dimensions of health physical, social, intellectual, environmental, emotional, and spiritual. Working on all of these dimensions can help maintain a balance. Physical health describes things like body size and immunity to diseases and how well you can perform daily activities. Social health describes the ability to have relationships, interacting with others and being able to adapt with society. Intellectual health refers to clear thinking, using brain functions to handle life’s challenges; also refers to being able to learn from your mistakes and accomplishments. Environmental health is the ability to appreciate the outdoors and taking the steps to...