SDG 3 - GOOD HEALTH AND WELL-BEING

• ENGLISH / CITIZENSHIP
• Secondary Education
• Age 13

Healthy body, healthy mind

What is health and well-being?

"Health is a state of complete physical, mental and social well-being and not merely the absence of disease or infirmity." 

(WHO - World Health Organization)

Share your ideas about
well-being at home

Share your ideas about
well-being at school

What can you do to have good health and well-being?

Some students posted their answers to this question.

Read their replies and write down some notes about them

"Physical activity is good for everyone. You can run, cycle, walk, dance, swim.... I do hip-hop dance once a week. I'm not a good dancer but it's fun!"

(Rob)

"It's important to talk to other people. Staying alone can sometimes make you sad. I joined a football team, so now I can talk to the other players."

(Lucy)

" When you learn new things you exercise your brain. That keeps you healthy. This year, I started going to a drama class after school. Maybe I can become an actor one day! "

(Owen)

" You can learn from looking at the world around you. And sometimes just admiring the landscape can make you feel great. I love watching the sea from the beach. "

(Sarah)

" Being kind, saying thank you and smiling are good for us. Helping other people activates positive feelings in our brains. Sometimes I help at the local old people's home. It's good to make other people smile!"

(Liam)

Match the students to their way to well-being

Lucy

Sarah

Rob

Owen

Liam

Connect

Take notice

Keep learning

Be active

Give

What can YOU do to have good health and well-being?

Five ways to well-being and good mental health

A study into mental health made these five suggestions for good mental health and well-being:

Which is the most relevant way to well-being and good health to YOU?

CONNECT

TAKE NOTICE

BE ACTIVE

GIVE

Take part!

Between the ages of 12 and 17, many young people stop doing sport. A lot of youth sports focus on competition, so students who want to try a new activity or play for fun sometimes feel excluded. Doing sport and staying active can improve mental and physical health so it is important for everybody to find a sport or activity that they enjoy without feeling under pressure.

Why do young people stop doing sports?

1. they are too busy with homework
2. they prefer video games
3. they are couch potatoes
4. there's too much competition in youth sports

Why is physical activity important?

1. to stay fit
2. to improve mental and physical health
3. to win competitions
4. to be popular

Do you take part in any sports?

YES

NO

if you replied YES, how often do you practice it?

ONCE A WEEK

TWICE A WEEK

THREE TIMES A WEEK

EVERY DAY

WHERE do you like to practice sport?

AT THE PARK

AT THE GYM

AT HOME

AT THE SPORTS CENTRE

AT THE PLAYGROUND

What food do you eat
more frequently?

What do you know about nutrients?

try this online game

CARBS

PROTEINS

FATS

FRUIT AND VEGETABLES

CHICKEN

FISH

CHEESE

RICE

BEEF STEAK

EGGS

BEANS

HAMBURGERS

ORANGE

ICE CREAM

TOMATO

BUTTER