Building Wellbeing, Identity and Life Skills

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infoWhy this? Connecting exercise, stress management, positive memories, and realistic views of social media helps us maintain wellbeing and protect self-esteem. First-aid knowledge, including treatment for common injuries and the DRSABCD primary survey, equips us to respond calmly, safely, and responsibly when someone needs help.

scheduleWhy now? This unit extends the previous focus on physical activity, relationships, stress, and self-maintenance by applying that learning to practical wellbeing and emergency situations. Completing it at the end of Year 8 strengthens our independence and prepares us to approach the wider social influences and safety challenges explored in Year 9.

Physical activity is connected to mental health and wellbeing.
Exercise can release endorphins that may improve mood.
Regular movement can help to reduce stress, anxiety, and low mood.
Reminiscing means recalling and reflecting on past experiences.
Positive memories can support emotional wellbeing.
Cuts, grazes, sprains, and nosebleeds require different first-aid treatments.
Hygiene and pressure are important when treating cuts and grazes.
Rest and elevation can support recovery from some injuries.
Stress can have physical, emotional, and behavioural signs.
Different situations and experiences can act as stress triggers.
Social media often presents a selected or unrealistic version of life.
A highlight reel shows mainly the most positive or appealing parts of someone's life.
DRSABCD stands for danger, response, send for help, airway, breathing, CPR, and defibrillator.
The primary survey should be followed in the correct order.
A first aider must check for danger before approaching a casualty.

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Explain the connection between physical activity and mental health.
Describe how exercise can affect mood, stress, sleep, and confidence.
Identify realistic strategies for improving physical and mental wellbeing.
Explain how reminiscing can support wellbeing.
Recall and reflect on positive friendship memories.
Describe how shared memories can strengthen relationships.
Describe how to treat a cut, graze, sprain, and nosebleed.
Explain how and when to use a sling.
Identify routes into formal first-aid training.
Identify how stress affects them physically, emotionally, and behaviourally.
Recognise their common stress signs and triggers.
Explain how edited images and highlight reels can affect mental health and self-esteem.
Identify ways in which online content can distort reality.

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