Running head: UNIT OUTLINE SIX DIMENSIONS OF WELLNESS

Unit Outline Six Dimensions of Wellness

May Smith
Fontbonne University

UNIT OUTLINE SIX DIMENSIONS OF WELLNESS

UNIT NAME: Six Different Dimensions of You

AUDIENCE: Wentzville Senior High School Students
TIME FRAME: 4 Sessions, 30-45 minutes
DESIRED RESULTS
ESTABISHED GOALS :
14.1.1 Explain physical, emotional, social, psychological, and spiritual components of
individual and family wellness
15.2.2 Apply communication strategies that promote positive self-esteem in family members.
13.1 Analyze functions and expectations of various types of relationships.
13.2 Analyze personal needs and characteristics and their effects on interpersonal relationships.
13.3 Demonstrate communication skills that contribute to positive relationships.
1.1 Analyze strategies to manage multiple roles and responsibilities (individual, family, career,
community, and global).
1.2 Demonstrate transferable and employability skills in school, community and workplace
settings.
2.5.1 Analyze the use of resources in making choices that satisfy needs and wants of
individuals and families.
UNDERSTANDINGS :
ESSENTIAL QUESTIONS:
Learning and finding self-fulfillment are
Would you describe yourself as introverted
lifelong journeys that continue long after
or extroverted? Why?
high school.
What job would you be happy working at
Being aware of your emotions and values
for the next 10 years?
can help you cope with changes.
List two times you felt very positive about
Taking responsibility for your health and
something and two times you felt very
relationships by making better choices will
negative about something.
lead to a better quality of life.
What dimension of wellness do you think
Awareness of the different dimensions of
needs the most improvement for yourself
wellness can help you set goals to improve
right now?
personal wellbeing.
Do you let your values guide your decisions
and actions? Your emotions? Both? How
do you know this about yourself?
STUDENTS WILL KNOW:
STUDENTS WILL BE ABLE TO :
At the end of this unit, students will be able
to list the 6 dimensions of wellness and
make critical thinking connections between
the dimensions and real life experiences.
At the end of this unit, students will be able
to more intuitively evaluate their own self
wellness and utilize the dimensions of
wellness to make better life choices.
At the end of this unit, students will be able
to make connections between attention to
wellness and successful outcomes in life
after high school.
At the end of this unit, students will be able
to organize self-reflection on their wellbeing
into realistic goals.

At the end of this unit, students will be able

to explain the primary aspects of each
dimension of wellness.
At the end of this unit, students will be able
to share one new way they will try to
increase their emotional/spiritual wellness.
At the end of this unit, students will
demonstrate a form of positive
communication in a social setting through
role play.
At the end of this unit, students will be able
to create a list of wellness goals.

UNIT OUTLINE SIX DIMENSIONS OF WELLNESS

ASSESSMENT EVIDENCE
ASSESSMENT TOOLS :
Wellness Goal Setting Future Intentions and Accountability
Class Debate: Coping with Different Emotions/Values
Roleplaying: Healthy Communication
The Wellness Wheel A Coloring Experience
Foam Swords Goal Setting
LEARNING PLAN
LEARNING ACTIVITIES :
6 Dimensions of Wellness
Lesson 1 (Cognitive) Dimensions of the Mind: Occupational and Intellectual Wellness
What is involved with occupational wellness?
-Class discussion to list their ideas of what occupational wellness is.
Why is occupational wellness important
-Class discussion to list their ideas of why its important.
-Connect the ideas
Careers, Responsibilities, and Life: Finding Fulfillment and Balance
What is intellectual wellness?
-The Three Cs: Critical Thinking, Creativity, Curiosity
-Class activity: Write down three examples on an index card, one for each C, that demonstrates
intellectual wellness in their own experience
What is intellectual wellness important after school?
-Class discussion on ways to continue to be a lifelong learner
Assessment Activity: Wellness Goal Setting
Lesson 2 (Affective) Dimensions of the Spirit: Emotional and Spiritual Wellness
What does emotional wellness mean to you?
-Venn Diagram on the White Board of Positive, Neutral, Negative emotions (to be filled by student
opinions).
Everyone is Unique
Emotions and Reactions: How to Cope in Healthy Ways
-Class participation of discussing situations or reactions they have been unsure of how to handle
appropriately.
Giving meaning to spiritual wellness
The Values of Your Life
-Class discussion on the difference between a having a career and a having purpose.
Where can we find spiritual wellness?
Assessment Activity: Instructor led class debate over preselected scenarios involving intense emotions or
uncommon social values

UNIT OUTLINE SIX DIMENSIONS OF WELLNESS

Lesson 3 (Psycho-Motor) - Dimensions of the Body: Physical and Social Wellness

Physical Wellness
-Unit is still under development as of Unit Outline Due Date.
Assessment Activity: Roleplaying Healthy Communication
Lesson 4 (External) The Six Dimensions of Wellness
Wellness vs Health
- Class participation on definitions and perceptions about what wellness means to them.
The Wellness Wheel: A Well Rounded Individual
Body: Physical and Social Wellness
-List class suggestions of examples on the board
-Get up/Stretch/Say Hello to Your Neighbor
Mind: Occupational and Intellectual Wellness
-List class suggestions of examples on the board
-Ask the class to list things they would like to learn more about by the time they are 20.
Spirit: Emotional and Spiritual Wellness
-List class suggestions of examples on the board
-A Mindful Minute: The class will sit quietly and focus on their own wellbeing for a minute of mindful
silence. Optional: Play relaxing chimes or bell meditation music for the minute.
-Coloring in Your Wellness Wheel
Strengths & Weakness: Everyone is Different
A Strong Future: Protecting Your Happiness with Wellness
Assessment Activity: Foam Swords Students fill out their future goals on the sword to use in their future
battles to protect and promote their wellness.

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References
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Kennymore, J. (n.d.). Balancing your wellness wheel. Northwest Missouri State University Wellness
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http://www.nwmissouri.edu/wellness/PDF/shift/BalancingYourWellness.pdf
National Association of State Administrators of Family and Consumer Sciences. (2014). National standards
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National Wellness Institute. (n.d.) The six dimensions of wellness. Retrieved from
http://www.nationalwellness.org/?page=Six_Dimensions