Unit 2: Health, safety and training
2.1: Health
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Learning Objectives
By the end of this lesson students
should:
Understand whom the World Health
Organisation (WHO) definition of health and a
simple version.
 Define the terms health and what it means in
terms of: Physical well-being, Mental wellbeing, Social well-being and Fitness and Health.
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Assessment:
A*-C Grade = more in-depth answers and extension work
D-G Grade = answer most questions at foundation level
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Starter: in pairs come up with a
simple definition of HEALTH
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Task 1: Who are W.H.O
We use the World Health Organisation's definition of
'health' as it's the directing and coordinating authority for
health within the United Nations system
“A state of complete
PHYSICAL, MENTAL and SOCIAL well-being”
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Task 2: Definitions
You have three minutes to come up with
your definitions of:
• PHYSICAL WELL-BEING
• SOCIAL WELL-BEING
• MENTAL WELL-BEING
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Task 3: Physical well-being
• All body systems work well.
Which 4 systems have we already
studied?
• Free from injuries and illnesses.
What are the effects from some
examples that you can think of?
• Able to carry out everyday physical tasks.
Name a few examples.
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Task 4: Mental well-being
• Able to cope with stress.
When do you/sportspeople feel stress?
• Can control emotions.
When do you/sportspeople feel
emotional?
• Feel good about yourself.
Do you have self-esteem?
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Task 5: Social well-being
• Have essential human needs.
What are essential human needs?
Food, clothing and shelter
• Have friendship and support.
Why are these important?
• Have some value in society.
What would give a person 'value’?
• Able to mix with others.
What do you understand by the term ‘human are
pack animals”?
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Task 6: Health and fitness
The need…
... for a healthy lifestyle.
… to eat a balanced diet.
... to take regular exercise.
... to avoid drugs and pollution
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Task 7: Debate as a class
Can you be fit and unhealthy at the same
time?
Make some notes
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Learning Objectives
By the end of this lesson students
should:
Understand whom the World Health
Organisation (WHO) definition of health and a
simple version.
 Define the terms health and what it means in
terms of: Physical well-being, Mental wellbeing, Social well-being and Fitness and Health.

Assessment:
A*-C Grade = more in-depth answers and extension work
D-G Grade = answer most questions at foundation level
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