Health, Wellness, & Physical Education

The concept of health can be understood from a multidimensional perspective, being a dynamic state, in a continuous evolution, which can be controlled by people, to avoid diseases, the ideal being the healthy and proactive adult, able, through knowledge and understanding of benefits, to choose a healthy lifestyle.  Listed below are basic definitions that focus on Health, Wellness, Physical Education, Mindfulness, and Mental Health.

• Health : The state of being free from illness or injury. Soundness of body; that condition in which its functions are duly and efficiently discharged 

• Wellness : The absence of sickness. The state or condition of being well or in good health, in contrast to being ill

• Physical Education :  Instruction in physical exercise and games.

• Mental Health :  Encompasses emotional, psychological, and social well-being. It influences cognition, perception, and behavior. It also determines how an individual handles stress, interpersonal relationships, and decision-making.

• Mindfulness: The quality or state of being conscious or aware of something. ( Fun Fact if you have an Apple Watch The Mindfulness app encourages users to set aside a few minutes a day to focus, center, and connect as you breathe.)

The concept of health and wellbeing differs from person to person. There are multiple reasons as to why, such as a person’s experiences, profession, and insight. Listed below are the Determinates of Health.

• Sex 

• Age 

• Ethnic group 

• Hereditary 

• Smoking  

• Alcohol usage 

• Physical activity  

• Social/community networks (family and other social circles) 

• Living/working conditions 

• When it comes to physical activity, 'more' is better than less, and anything is better than nothing. 

• Insufficient physical activity (PA) has major health and well-being consequences, including an increased risk of obesity, cardiovascular and metabolic disorders, some forms of cancer, depression, and all-cause mortality. 

• Excess body weight is linked to several negative health outcomes, including cardiovascular and metabolic disorders, pulmonary dysfunction, orthopedic issues, depressive symptoms, and overall quality of life.

• Just a few minutes of sedentary time with some sort of movement can help you live longer.

• Physical fitness has been understood as a means of preventing illness, preserving, and increasing professional capacity, optimizing the body's motor skills, well-being of the person, recreation / relaxation, self-realization, socialization, etc.