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 am happy with my body size and weight. Through my younger years I was always trying to stay thin at any means and any cost. Now that I am older and wiser I have come to the conclusion that I am who I am and I am very happy with myself.

Social health: I am open, honest, and get along with others. As my life has changed through out the years I find that it is better to be open and honest with others. I find no reason to try to keep lies straight. If you are honest there is no problem.

Intellectual health: I like to be involved in different activities that allow me to use my creativity and interact with other people.

Environmental health: I live in Georgia and do believe that all the wood burning that takes place here does affect my breathing and lung function.

Emotional health: I avoid using alcohol or any other mood altering drugs. I find that with a foggy mind you can not think clearly. Your thoughts are not as affective as they would be in your normal state.

Spiritual health: I go for the gusto and experience life at fullest. I have recently found GOD; I know he would want me to do my best in all I do. Live my life to the fullest.

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 have found that Spiritual health has giving me a lot of comfort when I find myself confused and without answers I take time for myself to reconnect. Emotional health has really