Healtha multidimensional concept

6 Dimensions of Health

Physical

• The condition of a person’s body– Cardiovascular fitness– Muscular fitness– Adequate nutrition– Proper weight– Able to perform daily activities

Intellectual

• The capacity to interpret, analyze, and act on information.

• The ability to evaluate sources of influence on our decision making and behaviors.– Reasoning – Memory – Curiosity– Humor– Logic– Learning from mistakes

Emotional

• Feel and express emotion in a healthy way.

• Suppressed emotions manifest in other ways; illness, violence, stress disorders

Social

• Respect and acceptance of the unique attributes of others

• Satisfying interpersonal relationships.• View ourselves as making meaningful

contributions.

Spiritual

• Integrity, honesty, trust – Practices that nurture this within

us• Meaning and purpose in our

lives• Strong concern for others;

compassion regardless of circumstances.

Environmental

• An appreciation of our external environment• Our responsibility in preserving , protecting,

and improving it.– Committed to their share of the responsibility– Degree to which a person’s work makes a positive

impact on others– Volunteering

Wellness

a measure of status in each of the dimensions of health

the key to unlocking an individual’s full potential

What does this mean?

• A person may be physically overweight, inactive, smoker… but may be healthy in other domains.

REMEMBER

It’s all about BALANCE

Top 5 Impediments to Academic Performance

1. Stress2. Sleep3. Cold/Flu4. Depression/Anxiety5. Concern for family/friend

National College Health Assessment, 2010