Hauora Models and Movement

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📚 Part 1: Understanding Hauora Models

1. Te Whare Tapa Whā is based on the concept of a house with four walls. What are the four dimensions of wellbeing in this model?

Taha tinana, taha wairua, taha hinengaro, taha whānau

Physical, mental, social, emotional

Body, mind, spirit, culture

Individual, family, community, environment

2. The Fonofale model represents wellbeing as a Samoan fale (house). What does the roof of the fale represent?

Physical health

Cultural beliefs and values

Family relationships

Spiritual wellbeing

3. Te Wheke (the octopus model) uses eight tentacles to represent different aspects of wellbeing. Which of these is NOT one of the tentacles?

Whakapapa (genealogy)

Mauri (life force)

Taha reo (language)

Mana (prestige/power)

4. What do all three Hauora models have in common? (Select all that apply)

They view health holistically

They emphasise the importance of family/whānau

They recognise spiritual dimensions of wellbeing

They focus only on physical health

🏃 Part 2: Movement and Wellbeing Connections

5. Explain how physical movement could positively influence taha wairua (spiritual wellbeing) in Te Whare Tapa Whā:

6. In the Fonofale model, how might participating in traditional Pacific Island dances strengthen the "foundation posts" of the fale?

7. Complete the following statement about Te Wheke model:

When we engage in physical activities with our whānau, we strengthen the tentacles of _____________ (relationships) and _____________ (family connections), which helps maintain the overall balance of our hauora.

8. Give an example of how lack of physical movement might negatively impact each dimension of Te Whare Tapa Whā:

Taha tinana (physical): _________________________________

Taha hinengaro (mental/emotional): _________________________________

Taha wairua (spiritual): _________________________________

Taha whānau (social/family): _________________________________

🤔 Part 3: Critical Thinking and Reflection

9. Compare and contrast how the three Hauora models view the role of physical activity in maintaining wellbeing. What similarities and differences do you notice?

10. Reflect on your own hauora: Which model resonates most with your understanding of wellbeing and why? How does physical movement currently support your own holistic health?