Unit 3, AOS 1, Dp 1

Question 1

Health and wellbeing

Answer 1

the state of a person’s physical, social, emotional, mental and spiritual existence, characterised by an equilibrium in which the individual feels happy, health, capable and engaged

Question 2

Equilibrium

Answer 2

a state of balance/calmness

Question 3

Disease

Answer 3

physical or mental disturbance involving symptoms, dysfunction or tissue damage

Question 4

Illness

Answer 4

a subjective concept related to personal experience of a disease or injury

Question 5

Dynamic

Answer 5

Constantly changing/changes overtime

Question 6

Subjective

Answer 6

Influenced by a range of factors including age, past experiences and pain thresh-hold, and therefore means different things to different people

Question 7

Physical health and wellbeing

Answer 7

relates to the functioning of the body and its systems;
it includes the physical capacity to perform daily activities or tasks

Question 8

Physical health and wellbeing - examples

Answer 8

o Healthy body weight
o Freedom from illness, disease and injury
o Adequate energy levels
o Ability to complete physical tasks adequately
o Appropriate levels of fitness
o Strong immune system
o Well-functioning body, systems and organs

Question 9

Social health and wellbeing

Answer 9

relates to the ability to form meaningful and satisfying
relationships with others and the ability to manage or adapt appropriately to different social situations. It also includes the level of support provided by family and within a community to ensure that every person has equal opportunity to function as a contributing member of the society

Question 10

Social health and wellbeing - examples

Answer 10

o Supportive network of friends
o Supportive and well-functioning family
o Ability to manage or adapt appropriately to different social situations
o Effective communication
o Productive relationships with other people

Question 11

Emotional health and wellbeing

Answer 11

relates to the ability to express emotions and
feelings in a positive way. Emotional health and wellbeing is about the positive management and expression of emotional actions and reactions as well as the ability
to display resilience. Emotional health and wellbeing is the degree to which an individual feels emotionally secure and relaxed in everyday life

Question 12

Emotional health and wellbeing - examples

Answer 12

o Recognise and understand a range of emotions
o Effectively respond to and manage emotions
o Experience appropriate emotions in different scenarios
o High levels of resilience

Question 13

Mental health and wellbeing

Answer 13

the current state of wellbeing relating to a person’s
mind or brain and the ability to think and process information. A mentally healthy brain enables an individual to positively form opinions, make decisions and use logic

Question 14

Mental health and wellbeing - examples

Answer 14

o Low levels of stress and anxiety
o Positive self-esteem
o Process information to solve problems
o High levels of confidence
o Use logic and reasoning to make decisions and opinions
o Positive thought patterns

Question 15

Spiritual health and wellbeing

Answer 15

relates to ideas, beliefs, values and ethics that arise in
the minds and conscience of human beings. It includes the concepts of hope, peace, a guiding sense of meaning or value, and reflection on your place in the world.

Question 16

Spiritual health and wellbeing - examples

Answer 16

o A sense of belonging and connection to the world
o Positive meaning and purpose in life
o Peace and harmony
o Developed personal values and beliefs
o Acting according to values and beliefs

Question 17

Overall health and wellbeing - examples

Answer 17

 Healthy self-esteem
 Network of close friends
 Sense of purpose and meaning
 Optimistic outlook
 Happy intimate relationship with a partner
 Enjoyable and fulfilling career
 Enough money
 Regular exercise
 Nutritious diet
 Sufficient sleep
 Spiritual or religious beliefs
 Fun hobbies and leisure pursuits
 Realistic and achievable goals
 A sense of belonging
 The ability to adapt to change
 Living in a fair and democratic society