1.1 Health Triangle

I attended Slippery Rock University where I completed my Bachelors degree in K-12 Health & Physical Education with minors in Aquatics and Adapted Physical Activity. Along the way I have achieved my Masters Degree in Exercise Science while also gaining certification as an Intercollegiate Athletic Director.

I have been in education since 2005, and I started at CCA in the fall of 2022.

I will always cheer for the black & gold (Steelers, Penguins, & Pirates)! I met my wife in college and we began our family in the Harrisburg area after we graduated. We have four children, a dog, and six chickens. Our family is very active with sports and outdoor activities. I personally enjoy hiking, biking, swimming, kayaking, camping, and running. 

• Chat with me directly in edio​

• cskaugen@ccaeducate.me (E-mail)

• 717-710-3300, ext. 11636  (Phone)​

• 1:1 Zoom meeting (book a time with me if needed, you will see this on our announcements page "Book time with Mr. Skaugen")​

• Appropriate classroom behavior is always expected in guided classes and chats, posts, comments, etc.​

• Be on time! Be ready at least 5-minutes before class time and check that your device and internet connection are ready to go.

• Take care of your personal needs before entering a live video lesson. Appropriate clothing, basic hygiene, eating, talking to others in your home, etc.

• Ditch distractions before joining a live video lesson. Turn off music/TV to minimize background noise. Put away your phone and video gaming devices. If you can, sit at a desk or table in a calm area where you can sit upright to focus.

Do the lesson in edio on your own any time that you want. You will need to submit it when you are done to get credit.  

​2. On Your Own

Guided Instruction at your scheduled time. Meet in my Zoom room, participate with me and the activities in class in real-time. You will only need to do the edio lesson if I tell you to. All meetings will be recorded and posted in edio.

​1. Guided Instruction

​You may complete class in one of the following ways:

​ALL END OF UNIT QUIZZES AND ASSIGNMENTS MUST BE DONE IN EDIO BY ALL STUDENTS WHETHER YOU JOIN MY ZOOM OR NOT.

• What will we be learning? Let's look at Edio!

• There will be some times during class that I will ask you to get up and be active! Please do it!

• What about the HPE Kit?​

As with all courses at CCA, a high standard of academic integrity is required. You are expected to produce your best work and your own work. CCA requires that all learners read, understand, and sign the CCA Honor Code.

Should the Honor Code be violated, the following actions will be taken:

• In the first instance of a violation of the CCA Honor Code, you will receive a warning from your teacher.

• In subsequent instances, you may receive a zero for the assignment with no option to resubmit.

Vocabulary: health, physical health, social health, mental/emotional health

Vocabulary preview:

1. Health - a combination of wellness in your life's physical, social, and mental or emotional aspects.

2. Physical Health - the condition of a person's body

3. Social Health - the condition of a person's relationships with family members and others

4. Mental/Emotional Health - the condition of a person's mind and the way that person expresses feelings

Learners can:

-define and describe health

-differentiate between the three components of health: physical, social, and mental/emotional

-identify ways to maintain your physical, social, and mental or emotional health

-compare how one component of health can positively or negatively impact the overall health status

If one side/dimension of the Health Triangle is lacking support, the other sides of the triangle will not be balanced.

This could cause all areas of health to be affected.

Everything we discuss in this course will fall back on this principle of health.

Think about when you are sick!

Physically - Your body is tired and drained so you have no energy.

Mentally/Emotionally - You might feel lonely or secluded, which can make you feel sad.

Socially - Since you are tired and don't feel well, you don't want to hang out with people.

Physical Health - the condition of a person's body.

Ways to maintain/improve physical health:

• participating in regular physical activity

• eating a well-balanced diet

• getting enough sleep for your age

Social Health - the condition of a person's relationships with family members and others.

Our social relationships will be shared with family, friends, and peers.

One way to improve your social skills is to spend time with these individuals or groups.

Other ways include:

Behavior - treat your family and friends with respect and care

Attitude- be friendly and open toward others

Communication - pay attention to what you say and how you say it, including your body language

Character Traits - be loyal, truthful, and dependable
Healthy Disagreements - learn to disagree without arguing and to show respect for others

Mental/Emotional Health - the condition of a person's mind and the way that person expresses feelings.

Mental/emotional health refers to how you think, feel, and express yourself.

Ways to improve mental/emotional health:

Be Positive - face difficult situations with a positive and realistic outlook.

Be Expressive - express your feelings clearly and calmly to others.

Set Priorities - a prioritized order helps you handle all of your responsibilities.

Use Your Skills - your talents can help you achieve your goals.

Be Patient - be patient with yourself as you learn new skills. If you make a mistake, think about how you can handle it better next time.

Be Responsible - accept responsibility for your actions.