Holistic Health
What does the term holistic health mean?
Considering a person's physical, social, emotional, mental and spiritual wellbeing as interconnected.
What is a consumer?
A person who purchases or uses goods and services.
What is a belief?
Something a person accepts as true or real.
What is a social norm?
An unwritten rule about how people are expected to behave.
What are self-management skills?
Skills that help people effectively manage their behaviour, emotions and responsibilities.
Name two dimensions of health that are included in holistic health.
Name two sources where consumers can obtain health information.
What is the difference between a belief and a value?
A belief is something a person thinks is true, while a value is something a person considers important.
Give one example of a social norm in a school setting.
Lining up respectfully, wearing the correct uniform, or arriving to class on time.
Name two self-management skills.
Explain how poor emotional health might affect physical health.
Poor emotional health can lead to stress, which may cause headaches, fatigue, sleep problems or illness, affecting physical health.
Why is it important to check the credibility of health information?
To ensure the information is accurate, reliable and evidence-based before making health decisions.
Give one example of how attitudes can influence health behaviours.
A positive attitude towards exercise may increase participation in physical activity.
How can social norms influence health behaviours?
People often adjust their behaviour to fit in with what they perceive others are doing or expecting.
How can goal setting improve health outcomes?
It provides direction, motivation and a clear plan to achieve healthy behaviours.
A student exercises regularly but has few friends and feels isolated. Using a holistic health approach, explain why this student may not be considered healthy.
Holistic health recognises that health involves multiple dimensions. Although the student has good physical health, poor social wellbeing and feelings of isolation negatively affect their overall health.
Describe two factors that can influence a consumer's health choices.
Explain how family can influence an individual's beliefs, attitudes and values about health.
Families teach behaviours, expectations and priorities that shape what individuals believe and value about health and lifestyle choices.
Explain the difference between a social norm and a cultural norm.
Social norms are expectations shared by a group or society, while cultural norms are expectations linked to a particular culture, tradition or community.
Describe how time-management skills could reduce stress for a Year 11 student.
Effective planning and prioritising tasks can help students meet deadlines, reduce workload pressure and improve balance between school and personal life.
Evaluate the statement: "Physical health is the most important dimension of health."
Physical health is important, but holistic health recognises that all dimensions are interconnected. Poor mental, emotional or social health can negatively impact physical health. Therefore, no single dimension is more important than another.
A social media influencer promotes a new health supplement. Evaluate whether consumers should trust this information.
Consumers should critically evaluate the information by considering qualifications, evidence, bias, sponsorships and whether claims are supported by reliable sources. Influencers may have financial incentives that affect credibility.
Analyse how beliefs, attitudes and values can influence a teenager's decision to vape or not vape.
Personal beliefs about the health risks of vaping, attitudes toward its social acceptability, and values such as health, fitness or social belonging can influence whether a teenager chooses to vape or avoid vaping.
Analyse how social and cultural norms can impact a young person's decision-making regarding alcohol consumption.
Social norms may create pressure to drink if peers view alcohol use as normal, while cultural norms may either encourage or discourage drinking. These influences can significantly affect choices and behaviours.
A student wants to improve their physical activity levels but struggles with motivation and organisation. Explain how self-management skills could help them achieve their goal.
The student could set SMART goals, create a schedule, monitor progress, identify barriers and use self-reflection to stay motivated. These strategies increase accountability and support behaviour change.