1.0 Learning Objectives
Learning Objectives
At the end of this chapter, you will be able to:
- Define wellness and explain its three main elements.
- Explore the historical evolution of wellness from its early roots to its modern-day conceptualization.
- Define the eight dimensions of wellness.
- Describe how the dimensions of wellness contribute to well-being.
- Differentiate between wellness and related terms.








Dimensions of Wellness emphasized in this chapter: Physical, Emotional, Intellectual, Spiritual, Social, Environmental, Occupational, and Financial.