Introduction to Fitness and Wellness

Question 1

Define wellness

Answer 1

Optimal health which includes all dimensions of wellbeing: physical activity, proper nutrition, no unhealthy behaviors, spiritual and emotional balance.

Question 2

what are the 9 components of wellness

Answer 2

1- Physical:
2-Emotional:
3-Intellectual:
4-spiritual
5-Social
6-environmental
7-occupational/financial

Question 3

Describe physical wellness

Answer 3

-Healthy body weight
-Regular exercise/physical activity (with a routine)

Question 4

Describe emotional wellness

Answer 4

Mental health
Social skills and personal relationships
Self esteem + coping strategies
*is the leading cause of disability between the ages of 15-44
Being able to respond to life situations appropriately- not extreme emotions and spikes in mood

Question 5

Describe intellectual wellness

Answer 5

Lifelong learning
An active mind
Understanding both sides by challenging your perspective and point of view
Listening to a variety of perspectives

Question 6

Describe spiritual wellness

Answer 6

A sense of meaning and purpose
Religion as well as helping others
Nature
Prayer- increase parasympathetic

Question 7

Describe social wellness

Answer 7

Support network such as friends and family
Quality of friends over quantity of friends
Good communication

Question 8

Describe environmental wellness

Answer 8

Sun exposure
Weather like hot or cold
Air quality
Natural disasters like seismic events

Question 9

Describe occupational/financial wellness

Answer 9

Satisfaction with current and future career
Healthy work life balance
Career goals
Financial stability and income- making enough money to live comfortably - savings, retirement, expenses

Question 10

Describe the Dunning Kruger Effect (see graph)

Answer 10

As you become more intelligent you realize you know less than you thought you did, explaining the valley of despair.

Question 11

describe the wellness continuum