Question

task 1 - explain why the maori health model te whare tapa wha is depicted as a whare and what is each dimension about?
q 1: why a whare?
q 2: explain the 4 dimensions (what is the focus of each dimension)?

task 2
circle one pubertal change that can impact your hauora in a positive or negative way.

• physical changes
• personal hygiene
• emotions/thought process
• friendships
• personal values
• self identity

explain how this pubertal change impacts your hauora in a positive or negative way during a hpe lesson.

what is one action for this pubertal change you can do to enhance or maintain your hauora in the future?

how and why this action will enhance or maintain your hauora throughout your journey?

Explanation:

Analysing the Whare structure

The whare (house) represents a holistic model of health where all four walls are necessary to support the structure. If one wall is weak or damaged, the entire house becomes unstable, illustrating how different dimensions of well-being are interconnected and rely on each other.

Identifying the four dimensions

The four dimensions of Te Whare Tapa Whā represent different aspects of Hauora (well-being):

1. Taha Tinana (Physical Well-being): Focuses on physical growth, bodily health, nourishment, and movement.
2. Taha Hinengaro (Mental and Emotional Well-being): Focuses on thoughts, feelings, mental clarity, and emotional expression.
3. Taha Whānau (Social Well-being): Focuses on family, belonging, relationships, and social connections.
4. Taha Wairua (Spiritual Well-being): Focuses on values, beliefs, identity, purpose, and connection to heritage or nature.

Answer:

Question 1

A whare (house) is used as a metaphor because its four walls represent the four dimensions of well-being. Just as a house requires all four walls to stand strong and remain stable, an individual requires balance across all four dimensions of health; if one wall is weak, the entire structure (the person's well-being) is compromised.

Question 2

The four dimensions of Hauora in Te Whare Tapa Whā are:

1. Taha Tinana (Physical Well-being): The health, care, and functioning of the physical body.
2. Taha Hinengaro (Mental and Emotional Well-being): Coherent thinking, emotional expression, and mental health.
3. Taha Whānau (Social Well-being): Relationships, family connections, and a sense of belonging within a community.
4. Taha Wairua (Spiritual Well-being): Personal values, beliefs, life purpose, and cultural identity.