Module One

Question 0

Wellness defined as

Answer 0

purposeful, enjoyable and deliberate lifestyle choices that enhance one’s physical, mental and spiritual health

Question 1

what does health mean

Answer 1

means a state of complete sound, mind, and spirit, personal choices made daily.

Question 2

how many dimensions are part of the wellness continuum. what type of health does this integrate? Name the dimensions of the wellness continuum.

Answer 2

Seven dimensions integrates holistic health 1) Intellectual Wellness 2) Social Wellness 3) Social Wellness 4) Environmental Wellness 5) Psychological and Emotional Wellness 6) Occupational Wellness 7) Spiritual Wellness

Question 3

What does Physical Wellness Involve

Answer 3

Involves taking care of your body through proper exercise, nutrition and sleep, making safe decisions about sex, avoiding illegal substances, getting regular physical check ups and preventing injuries. This gives you a heightened awareness of mind and body connections.

Question 4

what does Intellectual Wellness involve

Answer 4

Lifelong learning, being open to new ideas, challenging yourself to search and find answers, and learning through life experiences. A well person gives a heightened awareness of mind and body connections.

Question 5

What does Intellectual wellness involves?

Answer 5

involves lifelong learning, being open to new ideas, challenging yourself to search and find answers, and learning through life experiences. Well person seeks to stimulate intellectual growth creativity and being productive

Question 6

what does social wellness involves

Answer 6

involves the development of meaningful relationships, contributing to your community and networking with friends, families and colleagues

Question 7

what does environmental wellness involve

Answer 7

involves respecting and caring for the environment and protecting yourself from harmful hazards in the environment

Question 8

what does psychological and emotional wellness involve

Answer 8

involves ability for one to feel positive about life and their self worth. Also the ability to express and manage your own feelings. When you are emotionally well, you not only become aware of limitations and stressors but have the ability to work around them using effective coping mechanisms

Question 9

what does occupational wellness involve

Answer 9

involves deriving enrichment from work or vocations. Choosing an occupation that is consistent with our morals and beliefs. Understanding importance of Joy and meaningfulness. Sharing our unique skills and talents with those we work with.

Question 10

What does spiritual wellness involve

Answer 10

involves identifying our basic purpose in life and learning how to experience joy, love, peace and fulfillment. Spirituality well people have the ability to live in harmony and help others. Can mean a connectedness, power and energy to do something. May also be the ability to become more connected to our inner being.

Question 11

describe the illness-wellness continuum

Answer 11

STARTS AT Pre-mature death —>Disability—>symptoms —>signs —>(Neutral point- No illness/wellness) —> Awareness —>Education —> Growth ENDS AT High-Level wellness

Question 12

What part of the Illness–Wellness Continuum contains the treatment Paradigm

Answer 12

Disability —> Symptoms —> signs

Question 13

Active living is

Answer 13

a way in which people choose to be involved with daily physical activities that are meaningful and enjoyable to them

Question 14

an active lifestyle encourages

Answer 14

improved health and wellbeing and quality of life

Question 15

Active living is essential for?

Answer 15

improving health in all dimensions of wellness

Question 16

what do you need to take charge in your life

Answer 16

an understanding of change, way in which change progresses and the keys to lasting change

Question 17

what do choices and behaviours effect

Answer 17

your wellness and the longevity of your life

Question 18

to make lasting and beneficial changes you need to have an understanding of what three types of influences that shape behaviour. What do they include

Answer 18

1) predisposing Factors: includes knowledge, beliefs, attitudes, values and perceptions. Beliefs and values are more likely to change health behaviours 2) Enabling Factors: Includes skills, resources, physical and mental capabilities and accessible facilities setting out a step-by-step strategy to arrive at your goals is crucial for behavioural change 3) Reinforcing Factors: Includes encouragement from family and friends, co workers and teachers, and reinforcement for meeting goals. Permanent and lasting goals can only be achieved if there is an internal commitment