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Week 11. SDV 108 4 th Edition Text. Topics:. Physical and Mental Health. Wellness. What is wellness? A state of good health and positive well-being that promotes peak mental and physical performance be enabling different dimensions of the self to work well together.
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Week 11 SDV 108 4th Edition Text
Topics: • Physical and Mental Health Week Eleven
Wellness • What is wellness? • A state of good health and positive well-being that promotes peak mental and physical performance be enabling different dimensions of the self to work well together. • What are the dimensions of self? Week Eleven
Eight Dimensions • Intellectual • Emotions • Social • Ethical • Physical • Spiritual • Vocational • Personal Week Eleven
Dimensions of Self • Each of these dimensions can affect your health, success, and happiness • Having healthy development of these dimensions will lead to a well-rounded college student! • There are also skills and abilities associated with each element of wellness Week Eleven
Why Is This Important? • So why does this matter for YOU? • New college students experience many transitions • High School → College • Work → College • Transitions tend to increase stress! • So what are the components of physical wellness? Week Eleven
Nutrition Quick Facts: • The food you eat provides you with the required energy • Less than 40% of first-year college students report they maintain a healthy diet • Ever heard of the “freshman 15”? • What can you do to improve your nutrition? • MyPlate Week Eleven
Nutrition • Quick Facts: • Reduce intake of fried/fatty foods • Stay away from processed foods • Eliminate junk-food snacks • Eat fresh fruit and veggies • Eat whole grains • Eat fish • Be aware of what you are eating! Week Eleven
Exercise • Quick Facts: • Exercise is natural • Helps your heart • Helps your immune system (very important for you!) • Reduces stress • Strengthens bones and muscles • Promotes weight loss • Helps your mind Week Eleven
Exercise • Quick Facts: • Increases mental energy and improves your mental performance • Elevates mood • Helps self-esteem • Quality sleep Week Eleven
Rest and Sleep • Quick Facts: • This is so very important for college students • Restores and preserves your immune system • Helps you cope with stress • Helps your brain form and store memories • How much sleep do YOU need? • Research shows you are NOT getting enough! Week Eleven
Rest and Sleep • Quick Facts: • With lack of sleep, decreased performance • Correlation between lack of sleep and grades • Get into a sleep routine • ENERGY drinks and caffeine WILL impact your ability to sleep Week Eleven
Stress and Anxiety • Quick Facts: • College students are entering college with more stress • Not all stress is bad • However, it turns “ugly” when it is extreme and excessive and remains for long periods of time • Do you feel stressed? What are the signs? Week Eleven
Alcohol, Drugs, and Risky Behavior • Quick Facts: • Alcohol may be readily available • Alcohol abuse is the number one drug problem on college campuses • Binge drinking is very common (2+ students out of every 5) • Binge drinking increases risky behaviors • Other drugs in college campuses as well Week Eleven
Alcohol, Drugs, and Risky Behavior • Quick Facts: • Sexual assault/sexual violence • Abusive relationships • STIs Week Eleven
DMACC Services • Did you know that DMACC employs Counselors to assist you with personal problems? Week Eleven
DMACC Services • DMACC also offers a Campus Health Office located on the Ankeny Campus for all students • Services include: • Immunizations • Medical care • Access to Nurse Practitioner • Venus Family Planning Clinic Practitioner • Licensed Mental Health Counselor Week Eleven
DMACC Services • Student Campus Health Services is located in Building 24, Room 103 • Please check their website for available hours • https://go.dmacc.edu/campushealth/pages/welcome.aspx Week Eleven
DMACC Services • Do you currently PAY for a gym membership? • Did you know that as a DMACC student you have FREE access to the campus recreational facilities on the Ankeny and Boone Campuses? • Bring a friend with you for $2.00 Week Eleven
Ankeny Campus Boone Campus • Gymnasium • Walking track • Recreational equipment • Fitness equipment • Exercise bikes • Treadmills • Elliptical trainers • Locker rooms • Fitness Classes • Personal Training services • Gymnasium • Weight room • Fitness room • Tennis courts • Sports medicine room • Locker Rooms • Wellness programming DMACC Services Week Eleven
Don’t Forget… • There are also intramurals on the Ankeny Campus if you are interested! • Great way to get moving and to meet new people! • Or perhaps a walk around the lake at the Ankeny Campus? • What does your community offer? Week Eleven