Physical, emotional, social health and wellbeing

Cards (7)

  • Physical health and wellbeing
    All body systems working well, free from illness and injury and able to carry out everyday tasks
  • Physical health and wellbeing benefits
    • Improves heart function
    • Improves musculoskeletal and cardiorespiratory systems
    • Reduces risk of illness
    • Everyday life and tasks are easier
    • Helps to avoid obesity
  • Mental health and wellbeing
    A state of wellbeing in which a person realises their potential, is able to cope with the normal stresses of life, can work productively and fruitfully and is able to make a contribution to their community
  • Mental health and wellbeing benefits
    • Reduces stress levels therefore reducing physical tension that can lead to illness/ injury
  • Social health and wellbeing 

    Basic human needs (food,clothing, shelter) are being met and the individual is socially active. They experience little stress in social situations and have friends and a support network
  • Social health and wellbeing benefits
    • Provides opportunity to make friends
    • Enables you to cooperate with other people
    • Enables you to work collaboratively in a team with others
  • Fitness
    The ability to meet or cope with the demands of the environment