1. Influences on life
Unit 1 – exam

2. Learning aims
To be able to identify the main influences on life – pass
To be able to explain how the different influences can effect your health and wellbeing – merit
To be able to evaluate the impact influences on life have on an individuals health and well – being - distinction

3. Growth and Development
Growth is a change in size or weight and is easy to measure
Physical - PIES
Development is about learning new skills and being able to do different things, count, write, have our own feelings
Intellectual, Emotional, Social – PIES
If you are asked a question about health and well-being, refer to the whole of PIES

4. There are three main influences – economic, physical environment and psychological factors
Economic factors
These are to do with money from a persons income it is also their status their wealth and their occupation.
Income = all the money you are paid
Wealth = the money left over after the bills have been paid
Occupation = the job you do (manual and non manual )
Status = how other people see you in society

5. Occupation – manual and non manual

6. Employed vs unemployed
Not only will you have more money if you have a job but people in work often have more self esteem as they feel valued by society and have a higher status than an unemployed person who is able to work but cant get a job.
If a person applies for jobs and doesn’t get them it can lead to depression, stress and anxiety .
Living on a limited income can also be stressful if you are worried about paying bills or cant afford to do nice things with your family .

7. Task
Anthony is 22 and works as a manual labourer for a local building company. He works outside all day moving heavy loads and helping the skilled trades people he earns minimum wage and lives at home with his parents and two younger brothers.
1. Explain two effects on health and well-being of living on a limited income. (4 marks)
2. Explain two possible effects of being employed in a manual work on physical health. (4 marks)
Remember- highlight the key words so you know what the question is asking. Write in full sentences, use full stops and capital letters. Re read your answer to make sure it makes sense and you have answered the question.