KIN 100 EXAM 1 JMU STUDY GUIDE
9 Dimensions of Wellness - Answers --physical wellness
-emotional wellness
-intellectual wellness
-interpersonal wellness
-cultural wellness
-spiritual wellness
-environmental wellness
-financial wellness
-occupational wellness
Physical wellness - Answers -"Your physical wellness includes not just your body's
overall condition and the absence of disease but also your fitness level and your ability
to care for yourself. The higher your fitness level, the higher your level of physical
wellness will be. Similarly, as you take better care of your own physical needs, you
ensure greater physical wellness. To achieve optimum physical wellness, you need to
make choices that help you avoid illnesses and injuries. The decisions you make now—
and the habits you develop over your lifetime—will largely determine the length and
quality of your life."
Emotional Wellness - Answers -Your emotional wellness reflects your ability to
understand and deal with your feelings. It involves attending to your own thoughts and
feelings, monitoring your reactions, and identifying obstacles to emotional stability. Self
acceptance is your personal satisfaction with yourself, which might exclude society's
expectations, whereas self-esteem relates to the way you think others perceive you.
Self confidence can be a part of both acceptance and esteem. Achieving this type of
wellness means finding solutions to emotional problems, with professional help if
necessary.
Intellectual Wellness - Answers -Those who enjoy intellectual wellness continually
challenge their minds. An active mind is essential to wellness because it detects
problems and finds solutions. People who enjoy intellectual wellness never stop
learning. They seek out and relish new experiences and challenges.
Interpersonal Wellness - Answers -Satisfying and supportive relationships are
important to physical and emotional wellness. Learning good communication skills,
developing the capacity for intimacy, and cultivating a supportive network are all
important to interpersonal (or social) wellness. Social wellness requires participating
and contributing to your community and to society.
Cultural Wellness - Answers -refers to the way you interact with others who are
different from you in terms of ethnicity, religion, gender, sexual orientation, age, and
customs
, Spiritual Wellness - Answers -Guiding beliefs, principles, or values that give meaning
and purpose to life, especially in difficult times. The well person uses spirituality to focus
one positive aspects of life
Environmental Wellness - Answers -livability of your surroundings
Financial Wellness - Answers -refers to your ability to live within your means and to
manage your money in a way that gives you a peace of mind. It includes balancing your
income and expenses, staying out of debt, saving for the future, and understanding your
emotions related to money.
Occupational wellness - Answers -refers to the level of happiness and fulfillment you
gain through your work
What is a smart goal and what does a smart goal stand for? - Answers -A smart goal is
what you make to achieve your wellness goals.
S pecific--> detailed description
M easurable--> able to measure the progress
A ttainable/alernating--> able to make changes
R ealistic--> consider heredity, time, etc
T ime frame--> have a set goal date
What is skill related fitness? Also what are examples of skill related fitness? - Answers -
Fitness that includes speed, power, agility, balance, coordination, and reaction +
movement time. These are usually used for sport related activities like soccer,
basketball, etc
What are health related fitness? Examples? - Answers -Fitness that is done for the
purpose of fitness. An example of this is lunges, running on a treadmill.
What are 3 major health problems in the U.S and what are the causes of them? -
Answers --Heart disease (#1 leading cause of death)
-Cancer (#2)
-Respiratory Disease (#3)
The causes for these diseases is the development of vaccines and antibiotics.
Speed - Answers -•the ability to perform a movement in a short amount of time.
Power - Answers -•the ability to exert force rapidly, based on a combination of strength
and speed.
Agility - Answers -the ability to change the position of the body quickly and accurately
Balance - Answers -the ability to maintain equilibrium while moving or while stationary
9 Dimensions of Wellness - Answers --physical wellness
-emotional wellness
-intellectual wellness
-interpersonal wellness
-cultural wellness
-spiritual wellness
-environmental wellness
-financial wellness
-occupational wellness
Physical wellness - Answers -"Your physical wellness includes not just your body's
overall condition and the absence of disease but also your fitness level and your ability
to care for yourself. The higher your fitness level, the higher your level of physical
wellness will be. Similarly, as you take better care of your own physical needs, you
ensure greater physical wellness. To achieve optimum physical wellness, you need to
make choices that help you avoid illnesses and injuries. The decisions you make now—
and the habits you develop over your lifetime—will largely determine the length and
quality of your life."
Emotional Wellness - Answers -Your emotional wellness reflects your ability to
understand and deal with your feelings. It involves attending to your own thoughts and
feelings, monitoring your reactions, and identifying obstacles to emotional stability. Self
acceptance is your personal satisfaction with yourself, which might exclude society's
expectations, whereas self-esteem relates to the way you think others perceive you.
Self confidence can be a part of both acceptance and esteem. Achieving this type of
wellness means finding solutions to emotional problems, with professional help if
necessary.
Intellectual Wellness - Answers -Those who enjoy intellectual wellness continually
challenge their minds. An active mind is essential to wellness because it detects
problems and finds solutions. People who enjoy intellectual wellness never stop
learning. They seek out and relish new experiences and challenges.
Interpersonal Wellness - Answers -Satisfying and supportive relationships are
important to physical and emotional wellness. Learning good communication skills,
developing the capacity for intimacy, and cultivating a supportive network are all
important to interpersonal (or social) wellness. Social wellness requires participating
and contributing to your community and to society.
Cultural Wellness - Answers -refers to the way you interact with others who are
different from you in terms of ethnicity, religion, gender, sexual orientation, age, and
customs
, Spiritual Wellness - Answers -Guiding beliefs, principles, or values that give meaning
and purpose to life, especially in difficult times. The well person uses spirituality to focus
one positive aspects of life
Environmental Wellness - Answers -livability of your surroundings
Financial Wellness - Answers -refers to your ability to live within your means and to
manage your money in a way that gives you a peace of mind. It includes balancing your
income and expenses, staying out of debt, saving for the future, and understanding your
emotions related to money.
Occupational wellness - Answers -refers to the level of happiness and fulfillment you
gain through your work
What is a smart goal and what does a smart goal stand for? - Answers -A smart goal is
what you make to achieve your wellness goals.
S pecific--> detailed description
M easurable--> able to measure the progress
A ttainable/alernating--> able to make changes
R ealistic--> consider heredity, time, etc
T ime frame--> have a set goal date
What is skill related fitness? Also what are examples of skill related fitness? - Answers -
Fitness that includes speed, power, agility, balance, coordination, and reaction +
movement time. These are usually used for sport related activities like soccer,
basketball, etc
What are health related fitness? Examples? - Answers -Fitness that is done for the
purpose of fitness. An example of this is lunges, running on a treadmill.
What are 3 major health problems in the U.S and what are the causes of them? -
Answers --Heart disease (#1 leading cause of death)
-Cancer (#2)
-Respiratory Disease (#3)
The causes for these diseases is the development of vaccines and antibiotics.
Speed - Answers -•the ability to perform a movement in a short amount of time.
Power - Answers -•the ability to exert force rapidly, based on a combination of strength
and speed.
Agility - Answers -the ability to change the position of the body quickly and accurately
Balance - Answers -the ability to maintain equilibrium while moving or while stationary
