Dimensions of Health
What are the five dimensions of health?
Physical, emotional, intellectual, social and spiritual.
How many hours of sleep are generally recommended for teenagers aged 13–18?
8–10 hours.
What are personal values?
Beliefs or principles that guide what a person considers important.
What is the first step in making a responsible decision?
Identify or recognize the problem or decision that needs to be made.
Your friend is upset and wants someone to talk to. What is one healthy way to support them?
Listen without judgment, show empathy and encourage them to seek support if needed.
Which dimension of health involves maintaining positive relationships and interacting with others?
Social health.
Name two examples of healthy habits that can improve physical well-being.
Regular physical activity, adequate sleep, balanced nutrition, hydration, etc.
Name two external influences that can affect a person's decisions.
Friends, family, social media, culture, advertising, community, etc.
Why should you consider the consequences of a decision before making it?
To understand the possible positive and negative outcomes and make an informed choice.
You notice that spending too much time on social media is affecting your sleep. Identify one change you could make.
Set screen-time boundaries, put devices away before bedtime, establish a consistent sleep routine, etc.
A student is experiencing anxiety before an important exam and is having trouble concentrating. Identify two dimensions of health that may be affected.
Emotional and intellectual health.
What is the term for the ability to recognize and manage your emotions in a healthy way?
Emotional regulation.
What is peer pressure?
Influence from people in your age group that encourages someone to behave or make decisions in a particular way.
A student makes a decision based only on what their friends want, without considering their own values or the possible consequences. What is one problem with this approach?
They may make a decision that conflicts with their personal values or leads to negative consequences. Responsible decisions should consider personal beliefs, available options and potential outcomes.
You are feeling overwhelmed with schoolwork, extracurricular activities and responsibilities at home. Identify two strategies that could help.
Prioritize tasks, create a schedule, ask for help, take breaks, manage time, etc.
Explain why the five dimensions of health should be viewed as interconnected rather than separate.
A change in one dimension can affect the others. For example, poor emotional health can affect physical health and relationships.
Why is maintaining a balance between school, work, relationships and personal time important for overall well-being?
It helps prevent excessive stress and supports multiple dimensions of health.
A student wants to pursue art after graduation, but their family strongly encourages them to pursue a career in science. What two influences are competing in this situation?
Personal interests/values and family expectations or influence.
What is the difference between a short-term consequence and a long-term consequence? Give one example of each.
A short-term consequence happens soon after a decision, while a long-term consequence develops over time. For example, staying up late might make someone tired the next morning (short-term) and contribute to ongoing sleep difficulties if it becomes a habit (long-term).
Your friends are making fun of someone, and they expect you to join in. You disagree with their behaviour but don't want to feel excluded. What would be a responsible response?
Refuse to participate, respectfully speak up, support the person being targeted or remove yourself from the situation.
A student begins exercising regularly. They notice improved sleep, increased confidence, better concentration and more opportunities to socialize. Identify all five dimensions of health that could benefit.
All five: physical, emotional, intellectual, social and spiritual (depending on the student's sense of purpose or personal fulfillment).
A student wants to improve their health but decides to completely change their diet, exercise every day and eliminate all leisure activities starting tomorrow. Why might this approach be unsuccessful, and what would be a better strategy?
It is unrealistic and difficult to maintain. Making small, gradual and achievable changes is more sustainable.
Explain the difference between internal and external influences on personal choices. Give one example of each.
Internal influences come from within a person, such as beliefs, values and goals. External influences come from outside sources, such as friends, family and media.
Why is it important to evaluate a decision after you have made it?
It allows you to reflect on the outcome, learn from the experience and make better decisions in the future.
A student says: "My health is completely determined by the choices I make. If someone is unhealthy, it's entirely their fault."
Explain why this statement is incorrect.
Health is influenced by many factors, including personal choices, genetics, environment, socioeconomic conditions, access to resources and social influences. Not all factors are within an individual's control.