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HHD Unit 3 Outcome 1 Dt Pt 2 3.1.2 Optimal Dot Benefits of optimal health and wellbeing and its importance health and Point wellbeing as a res...

HHD Unit 3 Outcome 1 Dt Pt 2 3.1.2 Optimal Dot Benefits of optimal health and wellbeing and its importance health and Point wellbeing as a resource individually, nationally and globally What is it? (KK): TEXT: Resource? p. 29- Something 37 we can use Key -Explain the individual, national and global importance of Skills health and wellbeing as a resource. The WHO (World Health Organisation), via the Ottawa Charter for Health Promotion, identifies health ‘as a resource for everyday life, not the objective of living’. Achieving optimal health and wellbeing allows: individuals, countries (nations) and the world (‘globally’) to benefit from all members being able to lead socially and economically productive lives. So what is OPTIMAL health and wellbeing? Optimal health and wellbeing: -Refers to a state when all five dimensions of health and wellbeing are as good as they can be. -Thus, it is the highest level of health and wellbeing an individual can realistically attain at a particular time. Make a cue card for this term (3.1.2) / see GLOSSARY 3.1.2 SC  Discuss in pairs / small groups the meaning of this statemen t.  Re-cap: Optimal health and wellbeing and the dimensions of health and wellbeing - PEMSS It is important to re-cap aspects/characteristics which represent good/optimal levels of each dimension of HWB (PEMSS) – refer to PPT 3.1.1. Some positive Physical health Emotional healthexamples include: Social health Mental health Spiritual health and wellbeing and wellbeing and wellbeing and wellbeing and wellbeing High level of High level of Positive self- Positive A sense of fitness resilience esteem interactions with meaning and others purpose in life Healthy body Recognise and Low levels of Supportive A sense of weight understand a stress/anxiety network of friends belonging and range of emotions connection to the world Free from Effectively respond High confidence Ability to adapt Developed illness/injury/ to and manage level appropriately to personal values disease emotions different social and beliefs situations Strong immune Experience Ability to use logic Having positive Acting according to system appropriate and reasoning to and meaningful values and beliefs emotions in form opinions and relationships with different scenarios make decisions others Adequate energy Being optimistic Effective Experiencing  Benefits of optimal health and wellbeing and its importance as a resource individually, nationally and globally Importance of health and wellbeing as a resource individually. Briefly, it means people can: Be free from disease and injury Work productively Gain an education Earn an income and save money Exercise and improve fitness Effectively run a household Spend time with friends socialising Work towards their purpose in life Increase leisure time Live independently Sleep well reducing fatigue/tiredness Have reduced stress and anxiety Have more positive emotions such as happiness Reduce their healthcare costs  Benefits of optimal health and wellbeing and its importance as a resource individually, nationally and globally Note that the previous slide provides benefits in a ‘brief’ format. Depending on the question and mark allocation, you will need to expand these examples. For example: Q Explain how optimal health and wellbeing acts as a resource for individuals. Possible response: 1 mark Optimal health and wellbeing such as being free from illness and disease (physical health and wellbeing) (.5 mark) means individuals are able to go to work and enhance their purpose in life, promoting spiritual health and wellbeing. (.5 mark) Possible response: 2 marks Optimal health and wellbeing such as being free from illness and disease (physical health and wellbeing) (.5 mark) means individuals are able to go to work and earn an income (.5 mark). This income can then be used to purchase resources such as nutritious food and leisure activities (.5 mark) which can further promote health through adequate nutrition helping to promote immune system functioning (physical health and wellbeing) and positive feelings of enjoyment and satisfaction (emotional health and wellbeing) (.5 marks)  Benefits of optimal health and wellbeing and its importance as a resource individually, nationally and globally Importance of health and wellbeing as a resource nationally. Briefly, it means: Reduced illness, disease and injury More people able to work and earn income More people working means increased taxation revenue for the government to use on other health-promoting resources such as healthcare Less absenteeism from work Greater productivity at work; promoting economic development Less reliance on social security payments (eg unemployment benefits) from the government Reduced healthcare costs for the government Improved life expectancy of a nation Reduced levels of stress and anxiety in communities Less strain on the health system eg. reduced waiting lists More social participation such as volunteer work and involvement in clubs OTHERS?  Benefits of optimal health and wellbeing and its importance as a resource individually, nationally and globally Note that the previous slide provides benefits in a ‘brief’ format. Depending on the question and mark allocation, you will need to expand these examples. For example: Q Explain how optimal health and wellbeing acts as a resource nationally. Possible response: 1 mark Optimal health and wellbeing in a country/nation, such as people being free from illness and disease (physical health and wellbeing) (.5 mark) means people are able to go to work and contribute taxation revenue to the nation’s government (.5 mark). Possible response: 2 marks Optimal health and wellbeing in a country/nation, such as being free from illness and disease (physical health and wellbeing) (.5 mark) means fewer people need to use the nation’s healthcare system, such as GPs and hospitals (.5 mark). These savings for the government can then be spent on other health-promoting resources such as education and transport infrastructure (.5 mark), further enhancing the ability of people to access employment and earn higher incomes, further promoting the health and wellbeing of the nation (.5 mark).  Optimal health and wellbeing is a resource that can be used to further promote the health and wellbeing of a nation. Being healthy can assist in creating a cycle of health and wellbeing through generations. For example: -If parents experience good health and wellbeing they are more likely to have an increased capacity to adequately care for and raise their children. -The children therefore are more likely to experience good health and wellbeing. -This means that future generations are more likely to be able to provide for themselves and their families and contribute to society which is a positive resource for the nation.  Benefits of optimal health and wellbeing and its importance as a resource individually, nationally and globally Importance of health and wellbeing as a Communicable is to Catch, you can resource globally. catch it. Briefly it: Diseases that are passed from one person to another from either direct Reduces the risk of infectious and communicable or indirect contact diseases spreading between countries, thus reduces risk of pandemics Direct: touch, sexual intercourse, saliva, faeces Promotes productivity and global trade Indirect: water borne, food, blood Assists in promoting world peace and security and vectors (eg. mosquitoes) Promotes social development such as education Pandemic (eg COVID-19): when a disease spreads to large areas / across countries. Pandemics have significant impacts: high death rates, reduced work participation, loss of productivity, school closures, shut-down of non-essential goods, disruptions to travel and transport of goods (trade), breakdown of law and order ….  Benefits of optimal health and wellbeing and its importance as a resource individually, nationally and globally Note that the previous slide provides benefits in a ‘brief’ format. Depending on the question and mark allocation, you will need to expand these examples. For example: Q Explain how optimal health and wellbeing acts as a resource globally. Possible response: 1 mark Optimal health and wellbeing such as reduced rates of communicable diseases (eg malaria) (physical health and wellbeing) (.5 mark) means more people around the world are able to work, be productive and contribute to the global economy(.5 mark) Possible response: 2 marks Optimal health and wellbeing such as reduced rates of communicable diseases (eg malaria) (physical health and wellbeing) (.5 mark) means fewer people will become sick and die, allowing more people around the world to be productive and go to work to earn income (.5 mark). Increased productivity leads to more resources being available such as food and shelter, to meet the needs of communities (.5 mark). If people’s needs are being met, it reduces the risk of conflict between countries as people can access a decent standard of living, promoting global peace (.5 mark). Question 1 Sarah is a 17 year old student. She enjoys playing sport and is a talented netballer. On the weekend, Sarah broke her ankle and will be unable to play netball until the start of next season. Since her injury, Sarah has been feeling quite sad, which is not common for her. She will also miss out on two weeks of school as she requires surgery to assist in the healing of her ankle. Explain how returning to optimal health and wellbeing can act as a resource for Sarah. 3 marks Possible Answer: Three marks are awarded for explaining three points about ‘how returning to optimal health and wellbeing may act as a resource for Sarah’. TIPS: answer in the ‘positive’ / talk about Sarah! Possible Answer could be: When Sarah’s ankle is healed, she can continue to exercise which increases her fitness, promoting physical health and wellbeing (1 mark). She can also return to school and socialise with her friends, promoting her social health and wellbeing (1 mark). Once Sarah can return to playing netball, she may feel more connected to her team and club, enhancing her spiritual health and wellbeing (1 mark). Question 2 Explain how optimal health and wellbeing promotes the economic ($) development of countries. 2 marks  Explain how optimal health and wellbeing Possible Answer: promotes the economic ($) development of countries. 2 marks Possible Answer could be: Optimal health and wellbeing such as people being free from illness and disease (physical health and wellbeing) means more people in a country are well enough to gain an education and later work to be productive (1 mark). This leads to the production of more resources (eg food, electronics) which can be traded with other countries, promoting income and thus the country’s economic development (1 mark).  Question 3 Explain how optimal mental health and wellbeing acts as a resource globally. TIP: see slide 5 2 marks Question 4 Explain how optimal social health and wellbeing acts as a resource for individuals. TIP: see slide 5 2 marks VCAA Exam Question 2020 Q1b  Assessor report 2020 HHD Exam Marks 0 1 2 Average % 24 32 44 1.2 Question 1b. Where students were able to identify an example or impact of optimal health and wellbeing (e.g. having adequate levels of energy, experiencing low levels of stress and anxiety, being able to work productively or gain an education), they were generally able to outline how it could benefit a country (nation) as a resource. Students needed to ensure that the benefit related specifically to a country/nation and not merely an individual. The following is an example of a high-scoring response. Optimal health and wellbeing can mean people are free from disease and have optimal physical health and wellbeing. Thus, they are able to complete their education, get a job and therefore earn a taxable income. This taxation can then be used by the country’s government to fund resources such as infrastructure, education and healthcare thus acting as a national resource.