Well-being Basics
The World Health Organization (WHO) defines wellbeing as a combination of these two overarching states.
What are feeling good and functioning well?
Name the four dimensions of wellbeing represented in the "Four Walls of Wellbeing" model.
What are Physical, Mental & Emotional, Social, and Spiritual?
Complete the definitions: Values are what is important to us; Beliefs are what is thought to be true. What are Attitudes?
What are words, thoughts, and actions influenced by our values and beliefs?
Showing respect to opponents, encouraging teammates, and accepting referee decisions in sport is broadly known as this.
What is Sportsmanship?
What is the definition of an "Online Identity"?
What is how you present yourself on the internet, including social media profiles, comments, photos, and online activities?
The MYP Statement of Inquiry highlights that the relationship between a person's perspectives and their lifestyle choices impacts three main areas. Name two of them.
What are health, wellbeing, and relationships?
"Conscious breathing, movement, nutrition, and sleep" all belong primarily under which dimension?
What is the Physical dimension
Name two external factors that can influence or shape a person’s attitudes and values over time.
What are family, culture, media, peers, religion, or personal life experiences?
During an Invasion Games unit, list two key values that help a team function safely and effectively.
What are Teamwork, Respect, Fairness, Communication, or Inclusivity?
Netiquette" refers to acceptable online behavior. Name two key principles of good netiquette mentioned in the slides.
What are being kind, being honest, respecting others' rights/property, or acting the same way online as you would offline?
According to the slides, wellbeing is dynamic rather than static. What does this mean for a student's daily life?
What is that wellbeing changes constantly and is affected by many different factors (e.g., sleep, school, stress)?
Which dimension is defined as involving family/friend relationships, a sense of belonging, and contributing to the community?
What is the Social dimension
Under which of the 4 Dimensions of Wellbeing do personal core values (like honesty and respect) fall?
What is the Spiritual dimension
In sports, how does displaying positive sportsmanship enhance the Social wellbeing of everyone on the field?
What is by fostering trust, positive interactions, inclusion, and a sense of belonging?
Name two potential negative real-life consequences of failing to maintain a positive identity online.
What are damaged reputation, social isolation, stress/anxiety, or missed future opportunities (such as jobs or university admissions)?
A student is sleeping 8 hours a night and eating well, but feels lonely and disconnected because they don't interact with peers. Explain why their overall wellbeing is struggling despite good physical health.
What is because wellbeing requires balance across all four dimensions, and a deficit in social/emotional wellbeing affects the whole system?
A student uses "positive self-talk" and "self-regulation" before a major exam. Identify which dimension this directly supports and explain how it prevents burnout.
What is the Mental & Emotional dimension, as it helps process thoughts, reduce stress, and manage emotional responses?
A student sees a piece of trash drop from their bag in an empty hallway. Compare how a student whose core value is "Environmental Responsibility" acts versus a student who acts purely on "Convenience."
What is the responsible student picks it up because their actions align with internal values, whereas the other leaves it because no external authority is watching?
An opposing player accidentally trips you during a fast break in basketball/soccer. Differentiate between a reaction driven by an attitude of "Aggression" vs. an attitude of "Fair Play & Empathy."
What is Aggression leads to shouting or retaliating; Fair Play/Empathy leads to accepting the apology, shaking hands, and continuing the game calmly?
You see a group chat sharing a mocking, edited picture of a classmate who is struggling with self-esteem. Describe two actions you can take that demonstrate ethical digital citizenship.
What are refusing to join/share, speaking up against the bullying, supporting the student privately, reporting the content, or informing a trusted adult?
Describe a real-life "chain reaction" showing how an injury in physical wellbeing (e.g., breaking a leg) directly negatively impacts the Mental/Emotional, Social, and Spiritual dimensions.
What is Mental: frustration/sadness from not playing; Social: missing out on team practice/hanging out; Spiritual: temporary loss of purpose/goals in sports?
"Goal setting" and "Gratitude" are listed under the Spiritual dimension. Explain how setting personal goals contributes specifically to spiritual wellbeing rather than physical wellbeing.
What is because spiritual health is about finding meaning, direction, self-awareness, and personal purpose in life?
Your best friend cheats on an assessment and asks you to stay quiet, but your core value is Integrity. Explain the internal conflict between your values and how you can ethically resolve it.
What is a conflict between loyalty/friendship and honesty/integrity; resolved by encouraging the friend to confess or speaking up to uphold fair standards?
A skilled team member notices a beginner teammate struggling to catch passes during an invasion game. How can the skilled player apply the value of Inclusivity to improve the team's overall wellbeing?
What is by encouraging them, adapting passes to their level, and offering constructive tips, boosting the beginner's confidence (mental) and group cohesion (social)?
Explain how maintaining a positive online identity and protecting your digital footprint directly enhances your Physical and Spiritual wellbeing.
What is Physical: protects safety by keeping private details hidden and reduces physical stress responses; Spiritual: aligns actions with core values, boosts self-esteem, and creates pride in positive online behavior?