The presentation was made for project MENS SANA IN CORPORE SANO “Let’s find the balance” STUDENTS` SPACE

Filled in by 89 students from the partner countries A total of 86,6 % declare (74,2 % “agree” and 12,4 % “strongly agree”) they are more careful about their health now than at the start of the project.

The term “good health “ implies Emotional stability 12.4% C Absence of illnesses 6.7% B Being fit 14.6%. A All of the above 66.3% D At the start of the project more than 50 % considered “being fit” and ”absence of illnesses” the main characteristic of “good health” and only up to 4 % believed emotional stability is an important part of the general well-being. NOW!!!

What can influence health ? Low/no physical activity c Bad eating habits/ Unhealthy diets a All of the above!!! d Stress and negative emotions b 59,6% - d 20,2% - b 10,1%- a=c At the start of the project a) Bad eating habits/unhealthy diets 47.7% b) Stress& negative emotions 55.2% c) Low/no physical activity 39%

4.5% A C 41.6% 18% D 36% B I avoid dieting A.Strongly disagree B.Disagree C.Agree D.Strongly agree

I regularly have 3 meals per day 21.3% Strongly agree / 68.5% Agree I have given my food preferences to homemade-cooked food or homemade packed food 18.2% Strongly agree / 67% Agree

I have definitely increased the daily amount of water a/ Strongly disagree 2.2% b/ Disagree 16.9% c/ Agree 58.4% c/ Strongly agree 22.5%

I consume more seafood than before A)Strongly disagree B)Disagree C)Agree D)Strongly agree 12.4 % 40.4% 41.6% 5.6 % BCDA

I eat more fruit B Disagree B Disagree C Agree C Agree A Strongly disagree A Strongly disagree D Strongly agree D Strongly agree I prefer juice and fresh A Strongly disagree A Strongly disagree B Disagree B Disagree C Agree C Agree D Strongly agree D Strongly agree 2.2% 23.6% 55.1% 19.1% 2.3% 18.2% 65.9% 13.6%

I consume more portions of dairy products daily Agree 60.7% C Strongly disagree 1.1% A Strongly agree 12.4% D Disagree 25.8% B

I am much more physically fit 48.3% 32,6% 15.7% 3.4% A Strongly disagree B Disagree B Disagree C Agree C Agree D Strongly agree D Strongly agree

8% Strongly disagree 50% TURKEY 8% % 20.5 % 21.6% Strongly agree DisagreeAgree I attend PE lessons more regularly

I have started up a sport / another physical activity a)Strongly disagree 9% b) Disagree 34.8% c) Agree 42.7% d) Strongly agree 13.5%

I am well-aware of the negative effect of junk food, smoking, alcohol a) Strongly disagree – 1,1 % b) Disagree – 13, 5 % c) Agree – 33, 7 % d) Strongly agree – 51,7 %

Now I believe feeling fit and good is more important than looking good a)Strongly disagree – 1,1% b)Disagree – 16,9 % c)Agree – 60, 7 % d)Strongly agree – 21, 3 % I feel more stable emotionally and rarely loose temper a)Strongly disagree – 6,7% b)Disagree – 27 % c)Agree – 49,4 % d)Strongly agree – 16,9 %

My teachers are more supportive I feel more motivated I have achieved progress in school a) Strongly disagree 4.5% b) Disagree 15.7% c) Agree 60.7% d) 19.1%

I feel that my parents are more understanding and supportive. 60,2% 22,7% 14,8% 2,3% CAgree d Strongly agree b Disagree a Strongly disagree Strongly disagree

I feel I communicate easier with peers. 60,7 % 18 % 16,9 %4,5 % Strongly Strongly Disagree Agree disagree agree

I know how to cope with aggression 67,4 % C 1,1 %13,5 %18 % BDA A)Strongly disagree B)Disagree C)Agree D)Strongly agree

I cope with stress more successfully57,3% 20,2% 2,2% c b=d a A)Strongly Disagree B)Disagree C)Agree D)Strongly agree

General conclusions at the start of the project The Family A: Teachers and young people rate the family as the most important factor in adolescents’ life, providing understanding, support, advice, help etc. Most parents claim they are doing their best but students disagree. The most stressing demand on the part of parents is pressing for higher school results. On the other hand teachers admit the support of the parents 'community is less than the average. 1. A way must be found to communicate to parents the fact that their understanding of care for the child and the children’s idea for it does not coincide. Children’s answers signal for lack of appropriate attitude sometimes even misunderstanding. 2. They should be involved more actively in school life by being regularly and objectively informed about their children’s academic improvement, behaviour and psychological status as well as giving opinion about teacher’s performance, organizing and taking part in common events. 3. Parents must be realistic about their children’ abilities. They’d better help in pinpointing what is important for their children. What has been achieved? % of students admit they get the necessary understanding, support, advice and help from their family % of parents claim they try not to press their children for higher school results. 3.91% of parents are happy to spend more time with their children as a family % of parents have become more conscious about their own health. 5.95% declare the project has had a really positive impact on their family!!! 6.80% of teachers admit the parents’ community have become more supportive than before!!!

Teachers B: Teachers reveal a high rate of consciousness about students’ health. However, students rate teachers as the least important group which builds up their preferences and choices concerning health. 1. They must strive to develop better teacher- student relationship based on real understanding and trust in order to become an important factor which can influence young people’s decisions. C: Children claim the need of more comprehensive teaching and more fair treating 1. Teachers must more actively play their role as motivators by making difficult lessons more comprehensive and enjoyable. They should bear in mind that another significant component of motivation is fair treating. D: The best ways to fight school drops and bad health consequences are involving students in group activities: group work, workshops, indoor and out door events together with family and peers. What has been achieved? 1.91% of teachers present high or very high consciousness about their students’ health 2.100% think the school already provides better mechanisms for healthy lifestyle. 3.80% of students claim their teachers are more supportive so they feel more motivated and successful in school % of teachers have become more conscious about their own health and well- being. 5.Work on the project has created a more positive atmosphere in school!!!

Students A: Young people present good knowledge about the importance of food on their health but they underestimate the importance of water and physical activity and completely ignore emotional stability as a factor for healthy well-being. 1. We must make them well - aware of the importance of these factors. B: Students have no mechanisms to cope with aggression and failure. 1: These should be provided by family and teachers. C: Youngsters lead a healthy lifestyle putting very little emphasis on dieting except in case of illness. However they admit eating junk food often. 1:They can be encouraged to avoid doing it. What has been achieved? % of students already have a clear idea of what the term “good health” implies % are fully aware of all the factors that can influence their well-being % have definitely increased their consumption of water % of youngsters are know the negative effect of junk food, smoking, alcohol. 5.82% now believe feeling fit and good is more important than looking good and 51.7% of them feel more physically fit because they have started a sport or another physical activity (56.2%) and attend PE lessons more regularly (71.6%) % of students cope with stress more effectively and 80.9% cope with aggression % communicate easier with peers.

138 “Prof. Vassil Zlatarski” General Secondary School, Sofia, Bulgaria