Soc 22 Flashcards
(10 cards)
Define Health
A state of complete physical, mental and social wellbeing and not merely the absence of disease or infirmity
Physical health
Being able to perform effectively the physical tasks involved in life as well as sport.
Physical health factors
° enjoying being physically active
° having good balance, coorodination and agility in everyday tasks as well as sport
° having the strength, stamina and suppleness requires for daily life, work and play
° having fewer illnesses, diseases and injuries
Emotional health
Linked to personal wellbeing-feeling positive about yourself.
Emotional health factors
° having self-esteem and self-respect
° being able to recognise and express feelings
° being able to manage emotions to suit the situation
° recognising and managing the factors that affect emotions
° feeling positive about life
Social health
Feeling positive about interactions with other people and the wider world
Social health factors
° being able to interact with a range of people and having a sense of belonging
° having respect, empathy and tolerance for other people
° being able to manage emotions to suit the situation
° recognising and managing the effects of actions on others
° being aware of rights and responsibilities
Positive lifestyle choices
▪️taking part regularly in physical activity
▪️eating a balanced diet
▪️getting sufficient sleep
▪️balancing school/work and other commitments
▪️making time for relaxing
▪️having good personal hygiene
▪️recognising the emotional, social and physical implications of sexual relationships
▪️avoiding or minimising smoking, drinking, drugs etc
Benefits of positive life choices
▪️increase life expectency ▪️promote confidence and self-esteem ▪️generate happiness ▪️improve relationships ▪️improve memory and concentration ▪️improve educational achievement ▪️reduce stress/prevent depression
Effects of negative life choices
▪️increase stress ▪️trigger depression ▪️result in obesity ▪️lead to coronary heart disease ▪️increase likelihood of cancer ▪️create poor muscle tone and posture ▪️reduce life expectancy