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:
I spend a lot of time in the pool with my eight year old and two year old. Swimming is a great way to get exercise and demonstrate physical fitness.

Social health:
I work with the public and spend majority of my day meeting new people. I am very social and love communicating with others. I am not shy and I can adapt to many situations with different groups of people.

Intellectual health:
I maintain a family. I have to think and make responsible decisions. I have to decide if we will eat out or save the money and eat at home, and many other similar decisions every day.

Environmental health:
I like to teach my children that it is important to get along with one another and keep the peace in our home. To find our happy medium between one another. This helps keep our household calm and running smooth.

Emotional health:
At work I have to have control when it comes to frustrating customers. I know it is not appropriate to express hateful emotions know matter how frustrating a customer may be. I demonstrate love to my children and my boyfriend on a daily basis!

Spiritual health:
I believe that Jesus Christ died for our sins and we shall live to follow his ways.

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.

I try to maintain good personal health and wellness on a daily basis. There are six dimensions that you must maintain in order to be healthy. When it comes to physical health you need to be aware of your body