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Health unit 4 for PE
Health unit 4
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| Self-image | how you see yourself; also known as self-concept |
| Reinforce | support |
| Self-esteem | measure of how much you like and respect yourself |
| 4. Resilience | the ability to work through and recover from disappointment |
| 5. Gangs | groups of young people who participate in violent or criminal activity |
| 6. Responsibility | the opportunity or ability to act independently and make decisions without authorization |
| 7. Accountability | answerable for your actions and decisions |
| 8. Moral | based on an understanding or right and wrong |
| 9. Self-Control | being in charge of your emotions, desires, and obligations. |
| 10. Stress | your body’s response to changes around you |
| 11.Eustress | stress that has a positive effect |
| 12. Distress | stress that prevent you from doing what you need to do, or stress that causes you discomfort |
| 13. Anxiety | feelings of uncertainty or worry over what may happen |
| 14. Adrenaline | a hormone that prepares the body to respond to stress |
| 15. Risk Behavior | an action or decision that could cause harm |
| 16. Accident | an unexpected event that results in damage or harm |
| 17. Accidental Injuries | injuries caused by unexpected events |
| 18. Accident Chain | a sequence of events that often leads to an accidental injury |
| 19. Hazard | possible sources of harm |
| 20. Smoke alarm | a device that makes a warning noise when it senses smoke |
| 21. Fire Extinguisher | device that releases chemicals that smother flames |
| 22. Pedestrians | people traveling on foot |
| 23. Neighborhood Watch Programs | programs in which residents are trained to identify and report suspicious activity |
| 24. First Aid | the care first given to an injured or ill person until regular medical care can be supplied |
| 25. Rescue Breathing | a substitute for normal breathing in which someone forces air into the victim’s lungs |
| 26. Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) | a rescue measure that attempts to restore heartbeat and breathing |
| 27. Abdominal Thrusts | quick upward pulls into the diaphragm to force out the object blocking the airway |
| 28. Poison Control | a community agency that helps people deal with poisoning emergencies |