9) Health and wellbeing Flashcards
Physical health
enjoying being physically active
having good balance, coordination and agility in everyday tasks as well as sport
having the strength, stamina and suppleness required for daily life, work and play
having fewer illnesses, diseases and injuries
Emotional health
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 (which includes feeling useful and being optimistic about the future)
Social health
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 relaxation and leisure pursuits
having good personal hygiene
recognising the emotional, social and physical implications of sexual relationships
avoiding or minimising harmful risks, eg smoking, drinking alcohol, taking drugs
managing risks in the wider environment, eg road safety, in the home
seeking information about or support for concerns, eg friends, family, doctor, teacher
Positive lifestyle benefits
Things people want to gain, for example increased mobility, and things people want to prevent, for example becoming overweight which may result in longer term health issues.
Negative lifestyle choices
not doing enough physical activity
being too sedentary, ie sitting or lying down for long periods
having an unhealthy diet, eg eating too much or too little, eating too much fat/sugar/salt
not getting enough sleep or having erratic sleep patterns
smoking
abusing alcohol, ie drinking too much and/or too often
misusing substances, eg taking drugs, using performance-enhancing drugs, overusing prescription or over-the-counter drugs
self-harming
taking unnecessary harmful risks, eg having unprotected sex, driving over the speed limit
ignoring signs and symptoms of illness or emotional strain
Negative lifestyle effects
A negative lifestyle affects the body and mind. The negative effects can be short-term and long-term.
