Six Dimentions of Health Worksheet

Associate Level Material

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: Physical health is not only about your body shape, size, or if you are fit but also include things like your body’s functioning, sensory acuity, responsiveness, and susceptibility to disease and disorders. I watch what I eat so I will not gain any weight; particularly I watch out for sugar as it turns to fat and can have an extreme negative effect on your teeth. I do not work out at all and that is something I need to change if I want to improve my physical health. Some things I can do to get in better shape are eating the right foods, getting enough exercise and reducing my stress which can impact my body in different ways.

Social health: Social health deals with your ability to have satisfying interpersonal relationships and how you interact, adapt, and behave in social situations. I have many good relationships and of course a few bad ones. I do my best to keep in touch and hang out with all my friends when I can. Since I do not get the chance to go out that much, Facebook helps keep me in contact with those who I have not seen in a while.

Intellectual health: Intellectual health means being able to learn from past mistakes and successes. I think my intellectual health is great for my age. I am able to really think before I do things and use my common sense and past experiences to judge my next move. I also take after my mother and always think about all the possible negative outcomes as well as the good.

Environmental health: Environmental health is not something that I would have normally considered before this class. I believe I am environmentally healthy because I am aware of my...