Essential Health Skills for Students

What is the primary benefit of developing good health skills?

• To become a professional athlete

• To maintain good health now and in the future

• To avoid all social interactions

• To become a famous artist

Which of the following is mainly a component of mental/emotional health?

• Practicing sports

• Managing stress

• Eating healthy foods

• Wearing fashionable clothes

What does the skill of accessing information help you do?

• Find valid and reliable health information

• Avoid all forms of communication

• Increase your social media followers

• Become a professional chef

Which skill involves taking action to reduce risks and protect yourself against injury and illness?

• Stress Management

• Practicing Healthful Behaviors

• Conflict Resolution

• Goal Setting

What does the acronym S.T.O.P. stand for in refusal skills?

• Start, Talk, Offer, Proceed

• Say no, Tell why, Offer another idea, Promptly leave

• Stop, Think, Observe, Plan

• Speak, Tell, Organize, Prepare

Which of the following is a healthy way to manage stress?

• Ignoring the problem

• Exercising regularly

• Eating junk food

• Procrastinating

What is the purpose of conflict resolution skills?

• To avoid all conflicts

• To work out problems with others in healthy ways

• To win every argument

• To ignore disagreements

Which of the following is an example of aesthetic communication?

• A traffic light

• A painting

• A handshake

• A text message

Why is it important to be a good listener?

• To dominate conversations

• To understand others' ideas and feelings

• To avoid speaking

• To impress others

What is the first step in using refusal skills?

• Offer another idea

• Say no in a firm voice

• Tell the person why not

• Promptly leave