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UNIV 1100 Chapter Six: Personal health and Safety (Part Two) - Coggle…
UNIV 1100 Chapter Six: Personal health and Safety (Part Two)
The Benefits of Exercising
Exercise keeps the body fit, provides more energy throughout the day and better sleep at night.
Many people utilize limited time as a factor for not exercising. However, most people can easily rearrange their schedules to make time for regular workouts.
Set realistic fitness goals. Slow and steady progress reduces chance of injury.
Make it convenient. Choose a time and place for exercise that is best for exercising.
Plan variety into your program so you will not get bored.
Find a partner!
Be patient. Results take time. However, the benefits of exercise are well worth waiting for.
Protecting Yourself from Crimes
Be active in your personal safety. Do not wait until crime hits you before you decide to act.
Safety Considerations for the Residence Halls:
Always lock you door
Do not allow strangers to enter your room or complex.
Report lost or stolen residence keys immediately.
Do not leave keys lying around.
Report and suspicious persons or activities.
And much more
Safety over the Phone and the Internet: The internet and phones are attractive ways for someone to gain valuable information about you.
Internet Phone and Safety Tips:
Set social media to private.
Alert colleges or law enforcement of any sort of suspicious activity or cyberbullying.
Make sure when inputting sensitive information, you are on a reliable website. Make sure you're on an HTTPS.
Use a good antivirus tool.
Be alert to phishing scams.
Be careful when using public Wi-Fi, they can make your devices vulnerable.
It is very important to be conscious of safety in all campus facilities, especially at night. Know where all exits, doors that safely lock, nearest available phones are.
Safety on Foot, the Road, and Public Transportation
Helpful tips while traveling on foot:
Avoid dark or deserted areas when possible.
If approached and need help, scream something like "FIRE!" instead of "help," as it is more likely to get attention.
Get to know what buildings, businesses, and restaurants are open.
Minimize packages you're carrying.
Bring change and money for cab or bus fares.
Never accept a ride from someone you do not know.
Be attentive
Communicate to others where you are going.
Vary routes
Safety on the road:
Drive with enough money for gas and other emergency needs.
Park in well-lighted spots.
If you ever suspect that you're being followed, do not drive home.
Try to get the car's license number and description if you are being followed.
Keep a flashlight in the car
Safety on public transportation:
Use the best-lighted and most frequently used stops, if possible.
Wait with others.
Find a companion that is going the same route.
Watch out if you are sitting near the exit door--an attacker can reach in and grab a purse or jewelry.
Be alert who gets off with you when you arrive to your destination.
Identification Theft and Protection
Identity theft occurs when someone uses your personal information such as your name, Social Security Number (SSN), credit card number, or other identifying information without your permission to commit fraud or other crimes.
How Identity Theft Occurs:
They get information from businesses or other institutions by stealing records.
they obtain credit reports by abusing their employer's authorized access to credit reports.- They steal credit and debit card numbers.
they steal wallets and purses.
They steal mail.
They complete a "change of address" form to divert your mail elsewhere.
They steal information by posing as a business person or government official.
If you think your identity has been stolen, here's what to do:
Contact the fraud departments of any one of the three major credit bureaus to place fraud alert on your credit file.
Close the accounts that you know or believe have been tampered with or opened fraudulently.
File a police report.
File your complaint with the FTC.
