Health Dimensions help

[methods 1 2 resources]

So when it says health dimensions e.g physical dimensions of health what does it mean

Phsyical dimensions of health: 
Efficient functioning of the body and its organs
The physical capacity to perform tasks and physical fitness
Energy levels

Mental dimensions of health:
Self-esteem do i need to say high or low self esteem or just self esteem??
confidence levels
coping with normal stresses of life

Social dimensions of health:
Being able to interact with others, again do i see effectively or do i just leave it??
participate in the community in both an independent and corporative way


Would these answers give me full marks and what does it mean my dimensions etc?

[mishamigo]

The dimensions of health, as you said, are physical, social and mental. They're basically the different aspects that, together, give an overall picture of 'health'. The points you have are pretty spot on, I'd sum them up into a sentence (ie. a definition), which you can use throughout the year!

Also, I'm pretty sure I just used 'levels of self esteem' in mental health

[The Brightest Witch]

In questions about the dimensions of health, they'll either ask for DEFINITIONS of EXAMPLES.

When they ask for examples for a dimension, the things you listed are brilliant. My go-to ones are fitness (and capacity to perform physical tasks as a backup) for physical, levels of self-esteem for mental and being able to interact with others (and maintain relationships as a backup) for social.

When they ask for definitions, pretty much go with the ones in the study design. They don't have to be word for word, but the thing is, if its in the study design, you know it's not wrong, so anything that conveys the same points should get you the marks.

Usually they ask for the definition PLUS an example, so then you just say the definition and then mention an example (or two if you're like me and always put too much information down because you're pedantic).

[methods 1 2 resources]

In questions about the dimensions of health, they'll either ask for DEFINITIONS of EXAMPLES.

When they ask for examples for a dimension, the things you listed are brilliant. My go-to ones are fitness (and capacity to perform physical tasks as a backup) for physical, levels of self-esteem for mental and being able to interact with others (and maintain relationships as a backup) for social.

When they ask for definitions, pretty much go with the ones in the study design. They don't have to be word for word, but the thing is, if its in the study design, you know it's not wrong, so anything that conveys the same points should get you the marks.

Usually they ask for the definition PLUS an example, so then you just say the definition and then mention an example (or two if you're like me and always put too much information down because you're pedantic).

thanks heaps i need to work on answering questions in sacs in stuff…

[teletubbies_95]

Dimensions of health(i.e. physical,social, mental) questions can be either :

- only definition
- only example
-both definition and example

And in HHD, a key key key way to answer questions is looking at the mark allocation. It's a bit confusing at the beginning but with practice ,you will know how to answer such questions.

ie. Identify and then explain one dimension of health.(VCAA 2010) - 2 marks( ie. 1 mark = definition, 1 mark = example) or they could be asking for a comprehensive definition for 2 marks (ie. VCAA 2012, describe the mental dimension of health)

[The Brightest Witch]

Dimensions of health(i.e. physical,social, mental) questions can be either :

- only definition
- only example
-both definition and example

And in HHD, a key key key way to answer questions is looking at the mark allocation. It's a bit confusing at the beginning but with practice ,you will know how to answer such questions.

ie. Identify and then explain one dimension of health.(VCAA 2010) - 2 marks( ie. 1 mark = definition, 1 mark = example) or they could be asking for a comprehensive definition for 2 marks (ie. VCAA 2012, describe the mental dimension of health)

Exactly! Marks are an awesome way to guide your answer, since it's usually pretty straightforward. A general rule for most subjects is basically one main piece of information or 'point' per mark.

I went to a lecture in term 3 where the person basically told us that if they asked for what burden of disease is for one mark, we only have to talk about the first bit of the definition, that is the bit that says it measures the total impact of a condition or death or ill health. I basically went with that then mentioned that it's measured in DALYs to be safe

Once you actually start school and begin doing questions, you'll get so used to answering them, and you'll just kind of know what is expected of you by looking at the marks, the amount of lines and the instructing word in the question (as in 'identify' vs 'define' vs 'explain' - usually, HHD doesn't ask you to analyse so yay!).