Health and wellbeing Flashcards
a. Identify two dimensions of health and wellbeing. 2 marks
1 mark for any of the following, for a maximum of 2 marks
Physical, social, emotional, mental, spiritual
b. Select one other dimension of health and wellbeing, explain the meaning, and provide one characteristic of your chosen dimension. 3 marks
Students must select a different dimension of H&W than above or 0 marks
1 mark for the dimension identified, 1 mark for the definition, 1 mark for a characteristic
Note: Characteristics should be separate from the definition for the mark
Example – physical (1 mark) – refers to the efficient functioning of the body and its systems & includes the capacity to perform tasks (1 mark – can be broken into 0.5 marks). Characteristic: ideal body weight
Sarah is a 15-year-old girl. Her family has recently moved from Queensland to Victoria, and she has started at a new school. Sarah loves playing netball but has yet to find a new club to play at.
Using information from the case study above, explain how Sarah’s health and wellbeing may be impacted.
Note: Answers can be positive or negative
To be eligible for marks, students must link from the Case Study, or 0 marks
1 mark for explaining, 1 mark for characteristic (x 2)
As Sarah has just moved from Queensland to Victoria, she will have left behind all of her friends. This may mean she feels isolated, which could lead to her feeling sad and lonely, increasing the risk of depression (mental).
As Sarah loves playing netball, when she finds a new club, she will be able to meet new people through her team and develop a supportive network of friends (social)
a. There are three categories of factors that impact on health and wellbeing. Fill in the table below by identifying the missing components.
Category of factor Example of factor
Biological Blood cholesterol
Sociocultural Unemployment
Environmental Climate/climate change; urban design and infrastructure; work environment
