11 PDHPE Dimensions Week 3

Which of the following is NOT a dimension of health according to the NSW PDHPE syllabus?

• a) Physical health

• b) Mental health

• c) Emotional health

• d) Political health

Which dimension of health refers to the ability to engage in activities of daily living without experiencing undue fatigue or physical stress?

• a) Social health

• b) Emotional health

• c) Mental health

• d) Physical health

Which of the following statements is true about health?

• a) It refers only to the absence of illness or disease.

• b) It is a dynamic concept that encompasses physical, social, emotional, mental and spiritual well-being.

• c) It is the responsibility of individuals to maintain their own health.

• d) It is a fixed state that cannot be improved.

Recognising health as a social construct helps to explain differences in health status that exist between different groups in society.

• True

• False

Which of the following is the best example of a socially healthy person?

• One who interacts with other society members and follows accepted standards of social behavior

• One who can control their emotions and display resilience in dealing with difficult situations

• One who achieves a high level of movement skill and physical fitness in society

• One who has a deep sense of life’s social purposes

What was the definition of health developed by the World Health Organisation in 1946?

• Health is the complete absence of disease or illness

• Health is the opposite of illness

• Health is a state of complete physical, mental and social wellbeing and not merely the absence of disease or infirmity

• Health is a state of complete mental and social wellbeing

What term is used to describe the changing health status of an individual over time?

• Dynamic

• Relative

• Interactive

• Holisitc

The media can influence people’s attitudes, values and behaviours and can raise community awareness about health issues.

• True

• False

Health can be viewed as a social construct.

Which of the following is a benefit of viewing health in this manner?

• It recognises that health is ultimately the responsibility of the individual

• It recognises that a combination of peers, family and media are solely responsible for an individual’s health

• It challenges the notion that health is solely an individual’s responsibility 

• It places the responsibility for an individual’s health on the government.