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MODULE-1 Physical Fitness and Wellness
Concept of Physical
Education and Yog
Spiritual

Intellectual Emotional

Note

Wellness
Environ-
mental Social

Occupat- Physical
ional

Figure 3.2: Dimensions of Wellness
Social Dimension

Individual should have the ability to get along with others, appreciate the
uniqueness of others, and feel connected with others. Having good friends, bond
with family members, volunteerism, community services, trusting relationship
etc. are indicator of social wellness. Individual feeling of loneliness and isolation
are linked with ill health and connected with people, group etc. are health boosters.

Emotional Dimension

Emotional wellness includes awareness, acceptance and management. Emotional
awareness means recognizing one’s own and other’s; feelings, emotional
acceptance includes understanding your personal limits and ability in terms of
emotions and emotional management means control of an individual’s feelings
and having adequate coping mechanism. An emotionally well person should
have the ability to express emotions, adjust to change, coping with stressful
environment, accepting the limitations, achieving, emotional stability and
enjoying life happily.

Spiritual Dimension

Spiritual dimension does not focus on God or religion as people assume. That
involves personal search for meaning and direction of life. It focuses on beliefs,
principles, values that provide guidance and strength during all life’s experience.
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