Aos 1 Sac (B1)

Question 1

Optimal health and wellbeing

Answer 1

The highest level of health and wellbeing an individual can realistically attain at any given time. Everyone is born with different genetic material and is influenced by different environments.

Question 2

Difference between illness and disease

Answer 2

Illness can affect the body or mind in many different capacities.

A disease has a specific result on a body part or function.

Illness can be a perceived notion of unwellness or derive from
self-diagnosis.

Disease must be diagnosed by a medical expert.

Illness can fall under a generalized group of health conditions.

Disease is named by a pathological identification label or marker
such as diabetes, heart disease, cancer.

Question 3

Illness definition

Answer 3

illness relates to how a person feels about, and experiences, disease and injury.

Question 4

Disease definition

Answer 4

a physical or mental disturbance involving symptoms, dysfunction or tissue damage.

Question 5

Illness is dynamic definition

Answer 5

Illness is dynamic as it changes constantly as a person experiences disease or injury

Question 6

Illness is dynamic examples

Answer 6

These changes may be
rapid and produce
obvious changes such as
breaking a bone

These changes may be
occur gradually and
difficult to notice such as
healing of broken bone.

Many diseases and injuries follow
a particular course and may get
worse initially, then over time
improve with treatment and rest
causing levels of illness to change

Question 7

Illness is subjective definition

Answer 7

Different people may experience diseases and injury in different
ways. Level of illness may be influenced by – age, past experience of
a disease or injury, pain threshold, social support

Question 8

Illness is subjective example

Answer 8

someone with a high pain threshold may experience lower levels of illness compared to someone with a low pain threshold even though their disease or injury is the same

Question 9

Physical health and wellbeing definition

Answer 9

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

Question 10

Physical health and wellbeing aspects

Answer 10

Health body weight, adequate blood pressure, and optimal energy levels

Question 11

examples of factors that support optimal p h & w

Answer 11

Balanced diet

Regular physical activity

Enough rest and sleep

Question 12

Meaning of optimal physical h & w

Answer 12

When the whole body and its systems are functioning to the best of their ability

Question 13

social h & w definiton

Answer 13

The ability to form meaningful and satisfying relationships with others and the ability to manage or adapt appropriately to different social situations.

Question 14

social h & w aspects

Answer 14

Effective communication with others

Ability to manage or adapt appropriately to
different social situations

supportive and well-functioning family

Question 15

Emotional h & w

Answer 15

The ability to recognise, understand and effectively manage and express emotions as well as the ability to
display resilience.

Question 16

emotional h & w aspects

Answer 16

recognise and understand a range of emotions, experience appropriate emotions in different situations and have high levels of resilience

Question 17

resilience’s importance

Answer 17

A resilient individual will recognise, process, acknowledge and respond to these emotions effectively, which
assists in recovering from negative experiences.

Question 18

mental health & w def

Answer 18

Relates to the state of a person’s mind or brain and relates to the ability to think and
process information.

Question 19

mental h & w aspects

Answer 19

Low levels of stress and anxiety

Positive self-esteem

Process information to solve problems

High levels of confidence

Use logic and reasoning to form opinions

Question 20

The relationship between physical and social?

Answer 20

Adequete energy levels ->Physically able to participate in social activties -> enhance social relationships

Question 21

Spiritual H & W

Answer 21

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
reflection on a person’s place in the world.

Question 22

Spiritual H & W aspects

Answer 22

A sense of belonging and connection
to the world

Positive meaning and purpose in life

Peace and harmony

Develop personal values and beliefs

Act according to values and beliefs

Question 23

Examples of values

Answer 23

fitness
Wealth
Manners

Question 24

Examples of beliefs

Answer 24

God exists
It’s wrong to steal
The mind can cure the body

Question 25

The relationship between Social and physical

Answer 25

Strong social networks -> reduces rates of smoking and obesity (lower levels of loneliness and depression/main causes) -> Reduces risk of conditions such as cardiovascular disease and cancer

Question 26

The relationship between physical and mental

Answer 26

Fit and physically capable of carrying out daily physical tasks -> more likely to feel confident in themselves -> positive self esteem

Question 27

Physical and emotional

Answer 27

A person who is sick -> experience emotions like fear and anger -> Learn to respond appropriately to these emotions

Question 28

Physical and spiritual

Answer 28

physically fit -> more likely to participate in community events, perhaps one with people who share the same interest e.g. town soccer game -> Enhancing sense of belong and connection to the world

Question 29

Social and mental

Answer 29

Strong network of friends -> share and release problems with others -> reducing stress

Question 30

Social and emotional

Answer 30

Close social bonds -> allows individuals to be themselves and share emotions to others -> Assisting them in responding appropriately through advice

Question 31

Social and spiritual

Answer 31

strong social bonds -> more likely to feel connected to the world in which they live in

Question 32

Mental and Physical

Answer 32

Stress -> lowers immune system functioning (cortisol) -> increasing risk of contracting infectious diseases

Question 33

Mental and social

Answer 33

Optimistic person -> more likely to respond to friends and family in a positive way -> Developing stronger relationships

Question 34

Who 1940 definition

Answer 34

Health is the state of complete physical, mental and social wellbeing, not merely the absence of injury or infirmity.

Question 35

health Clarification

Answer 35

Added, 'To reach a state of complete physical, social and emotional health and wellbeing, an individual or group must be able to identify and realise aspirations, satisfy needs and change or cope to their environment.'

Question 36

Vcaa defintion

Answer 36

Health is the state of a persons' physical, mental, social, spiritual and emotional existence, characterised by a equllibrium in which the individual is happy, healthy, capable and engaged.

Question 37

Optimal social h & w

Answer 37

When an individual has a supportive group of friends, a supportive and well-functioning family and maybe an intimate relationship with another person.

Question 38

Optimal Mental health & W

Answer 38

When stress levels are low and a person feels relaxed and positive about themselves and life

Question 39

Benefits nationally -Reduced stress and anxiety in the community (mental and social)

Answer 39

Reduced stress and anxiety in the community -> reduction in social conflict + crime rates + workplace stress -> safer and more supportive society -> lower healthcare costs+ improved quality of life for the population.

Question 40

Benefits social nationally (social security)

Answer 40

A socially connected population -> fosters greater independence -> more likely to maintain employment + financial stability -> reduces relia nce on welfare and government support e.g. central ink -> allowing resources to be redirected to other community needs.

Question 41

Benefits for mental nationally (health systems savings)

Answer 41

Preventing mental health issues ->reduces the need for long-term psychiatric care and emergency interventions -> saving healthcare costs -> allowing increased investment in mental health awareness: support programs + early intervention strategies nationally.

Question 42

Benefits for social global (Reduced risk of transmission between countries)

Answer 42

strong social bonds -> provide support and encouragement to better access to healthcare -> reducing spread of infectious diseases + fewer pandemics -> decreased global burden of disease and increasing global life expectancy -> allowing countries to maintain stable economies + international trade

Question 43

Benefits of social global (Promotes Social Development)

Answer 43

more likely to support global movements for equality + human rights + gender equity -> encourages cultural exchange + cooperation + fair treatment of all individuals no matter their cultural background -> fostering social progress

Question 44

Benefits of social global (Assists in promoting peace and stability)

Answer 44

Countries with strong social political connections -> less social unrest + crime + political instability -> Promotes global peace + reduces conflict between nations -> Less wars and lower global mortality rates.

Question 45

Benefits of mental nationally (Higher average income)

Answer 45

Greater ability to use logic+reasoning -> better decision making + resilience -> Improved job performance -> higher workforce participation + productivity -> higher average incomes + increased tax revenue -> government uses to improve public services e.g. Medicare

Question 46

Benefits of mental globally (disease transmission)

Answer 46

Good self-esteem + low stress and anxiety -> reduces stress-related behaviors e.g. substance abuse (weaken immune systems + increase disease spread) -> Globally improved mental health -> lowers the burden on healthcare systems -> allowing for better disease prevention and management.

Question 47

Factors that influence h+ w? (Wellbeing definition)

Answer 47

Not just the absensce of illness or disease, it's a concept that takes health outcomes into account, but also considers other factors in a person's life such as life satisfaction and happiness. Wellbeing is sometimes described as to how someone feels about themselves and life.

Question 48

Spiritual globally (peace and stability)

Answer 48

Promotes Peace and Stability through Shared spiritual values, such as compassion and respect -> reduce international conflict (wars)+ promote diplomatic solutions -> decrease global burden of disease and morbidity rates -> create a more peaceful world and enhancing belonging and connection to world

Question 49

Optimal spiritual health and well-being

Answer 49

When an individual has a sense of connection to the world around them and has a positive meaning and purpose their life and acts according to their personal beliefs and values.