Pauline Bent Unit 4222-312 Facilitate learning and development activities to meet individual needs and preferences (HSC 3004) Assessment Criteria Outcome 1 Understand the role of learning and development activities in meeting individual needs The learner can: 1. Describe the benefits to individuals of engaging in learning or development activities There are many benefits to individuals engaging in learning and development activities. An individual will gain many skills if they are encouraged to participate in learning and developmental activities. They can perceive a sense of freedom and independence. They will have a better ability to socialise with other, including a greater tolerance and understanding of others.
There are many activities that may be regarded as leisure activities such as: Swimming, walking, football and other sports, reading, listening to music and craft making etc Participation in leisure activities aids the wellbeing of individuals in many ways. For example it gives individuals an enjoyable and fun activity to take part in, in their free time that is controlled and of their choice and not dictated to by employers, family etc. It can also be very beneficial to individual’s physical wellbeing if it involves some form of exercise and moving around and there are many studies to show that the improvement of physical wellbeing and mental wellbeing are very closely linked i.e. a reduction in stress levels. Many individuals choose to take part in leisure activities so that they become more socially active and less isolated as it can often lead to an increase in friendship circles, a sense of belonging and a boost to overall self-esteem and confidence.
Unit 312 Facilitate learning and development activities to meet individual needs and preferences 1.1 There are many benefits to individuals engaging in learning and development activities. An individual will gain many skills if they are encouraged to participate in learning and developmental activities. They can perceive a sense of freedom and independence. They will have a better ability to socialise with other, including a greater tolerance and understanding of others. They will benefit from having greater adaptability and resiliency.
| |Unit HSC3008 | | | |Implement therapeutic group activities | | | | | |Credit Value 4 | | | |Outcome 1- Understand the principles of therapeutic group activities | |Explain how participating in therapeutic group activities can benefit an individual’s | |identity, self-esteem and well-being | | | |Participating in group activities can benefit an individuals identity, self esteem and well being because it gives individuals a safe and comfortable| |place where they can share or work out problems. The
NVQ HEALTH & SOCIAL CARE LEVEL 3 UNIT 65 1.1 Describe how accessing a range of services and facilities can be beneficial to an individual’s wellbeing. Essential services are basic services provided for the general public at large by key government departments and non-departmental public bodies. In terms of benefits an individual’s well-being may improve in a number of ways by accessing a range of services and facilities, these may include a benefit to their physical well-being, when they are encouraged and can easily access services such as GP surgeries, dentists or even leisure centres to exercise. Sometimes this can improve their physical stamina in dealing with some of their physical limitations. Also access to libraries and
Unit 312 Facilitate learning and development activities to meet individual needs and preferences 1.1 There are many benefits to individuals engaging in learning and development activities. An individual will gain many skills if they are encouraged to participate in learning and developmental activities. They can perceive a sense of freedom and independence. They will have a better ability to socialise with other, including a greater tolerance and understanding of others. They will benefit from having greater adaptability and resiliency.
EXPLAIN HOW PARTICIPATING IN THERAPEUTIC GROUP ACTIVITIES CAN BENEFIT AN INDIVIDUALS IDENTITY, SELF ESTEEM AND WELL BEING. Participating in group activities can benefit an individuals identity, self esteem and well being because it gives individuals a safe and comfortable place where they can share or work out problems. It normalises things and puts like minded people together. Therefore they can identify with each other and gain an insight in how they do things and offer support or suggestions. By being part of a group the individual will feel less isolated and come to a better understanding of their own identity.
Being in a position of socioeconomic advantage provides us with access to physical and social resources e.g. education, money, health services that can make our lives better. The health knowledge and skills that people possess is one area that can be modified to enable individuals to exert greater control over their health. Individuals can improve their knowledge and skills regarding their health through a number of organisations that provide free information and training in local communities’ e.g. family health clinics, various websites such as Beyond Blue.
Intellectual – * Are able to concentrate for longer. * Can improve your memory and existing abilities. Emotional – * Being healthy can overall improve you mood and reduce stress. * It gives you something to do and distract yourself from any worries and concerns. Social – * More able to go out and socialise as you are healthy enough * More able to do hobbies and make new friends with similar interests.
The combination of the mentioned benefits as well as many others contribute to a better overall quality of life accompanied with increased self-esteem (Becker et al, 1996). This essay will present to as why organizations should promote