U1 AOS 1: C1-3

Question 1

What is ‘health?’

Answer 1

• A state of complete physical, mental and social well-being and not merely the absence of disease or infirmity

Question 2

What is ‘wellbeing?’

Answer 2

• Complex combination of all dimensions of health
• Characterised by an equilibrium in which the individual feels happy, healthy and capable

Question 3

What are the five dimensions of health and wellbeing?

Answer 3

• Physical
• Mental
• Social
• Spiritual
• Emotional

Question 4

What does the term ‘physical health and wellbeing’ refer to?

Answer 4

• Functioning of the body and its systems, including physical capacity to perform daily tasks + activities

Question 5

3 Characteristics of optimal physical health and wellbeing

Answer 5

• Healthy body weight
• Absence of illness, disease or injury
• Appropriate levels of fitness

Question 6

What does the term ‘social health and wellbeing’ refer to?

Answer 6

• State and quality of the interactions and relationships that an individual has with other people

Question 7

3 characteristics of optimal social health and wellbeing

Answer 7

• Effective communication with others
• Supportive and well functioning family
• Supportive network of friends

Question 8

What does the term ‘emotional health and wellbeing’ refer to?

Answer 8

• Ability to express feelings in an appropriate way

Question 9

3 characteristics of optimal emotional health and wellbeing

Answer 9

• Have a high level of resilience
• Recognise and understand emotional actions and reactions
• Experience appropriate emotions in given scenarios

Question 10

What does the term ‘mental health and wellbeing’ refer to?

Answer 10

• Current state of wellbeing relating to a person’s mind/brain and the ability to think and process information

Question 11

3 characteristics of optimal mental health and wellbeing

Answer 11

• Low levels of stress and anxiety
• Ability to think and process info
• Positive thought patterns

Question 12

What does the term ‘spiritual health and wellbeing’ refer to?

Answer 12

• Can be defined as ideas, beliefs, values and ethics that arise in the mind and conscience of human beings

Question 13

3 characteristics of optimal spiritual health and wellbeing

Answer 13

• Peace and hope
• Acting according to values and beliefs
• Developed personal values and beliefs

Question 14

What are the 9 prerequisites for health?

Answer 14

• Peace: Absence of conflict
• Shelter: Structure that provides protection from outside environment
• Education: Empowers individuals and increases potential future aspirations and pathways
• Food: Required nutrients, food security etc.
• Income: Ability to afford necessities and treats
• Stable ecosystem
• Sustainable resources
• Social justice: Equal rights for all, no matter sex, gender, religion etc.
• Equity: Relates to fairness and social justice (particularly disadvantaged groups)

Question 15

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