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Fonofale Physical Wellbeing Worksheet

Read the Fonofale model summary and Maia’s scenario. Answer the questions using evidence from the scenario and your understanding of physical wellbeing. You do not need to share personal health information; use Maia’s case or a fictional example.

Fonofale model summary

The Fonofale model represents wellbeing as a fale (house). The foundation is family (aiga), and the roof represents culture. The posts represent connected dimensions of wellbeing, including physical, mental, spiritual and other wellbeing. The dimensions influence one another, so a change in one can affect the others. The fale is surrounded by time, context and environment, which can also influence wellbeing.

Case file: Maia’s week

Maia is a Year 11 student in Aotearoa New Zealand who plays netball twice a week and helps with family responsibilities. During assessment week she has stayed up late, skipped breakfast on some mornings and stopped going to training. She has felt tired and irritable, and has found it harder to concentrate. Her auntie invites her to talk with her family and coach about a manageable routine. Maia values being active, but also wants time for study, rest and family.

1.Select the TWO details from Maia’s week that most directly suggest a change in her physical wellbeing.

She has stayed up late and feels tired.
She values being active.
She has skipped breakfast on some mornings.
She wants time for family.

2.Explain one way Maia’s physical wellbeing could affect her mental wellbeing, using evidence from the case.

3.Give one reason why talking with her family could support Maia’s physical wellbeing. Avoid assuming that every family has the same resources or routines.

4.In the Fonofale model, the posts operate separately, so a change in physical wellbeing cannot affect the other dimensions.

TrueFalse

5.Match each example to the Fonofale element it best illustrates.

Maia’s family helping plan the week
The way Maia’s cultural values shape her choices
The effect of assessment week and school demands

Culture roof
Family foundation
Time and context

6.Which response is the most manageable first step for Maia, given the scenario? Explain briefly.

Stop all study until the assessments are over.
Agree with family on a regular bedtime and a simple breakfast plan for school days.
Train every day to make up for missed sessions.
Ignore tiredness and wait for it to pass.

7.Name TWO influences on physical wellbeing in Maia’s case besides exercise, and explain how one could affect her health.

8.A student says, “Physical wellbeing just means being fit.” Write a more complete explanation that includes at least TWO other aspects.

9.Propose one specific, realistic physical wellbeing action Maia could try for one week. State how she could track it and name one possible barrier with a respectful way to respond.

10.Write one question Maia could ask her coach or family that invites support without blaming anyone or assuming what she needs.