WBCHSE Science of Well Being study plan
WBCHSE Science of Well Being · Give each week a clear focus.
8 weeks · About 6 hours per week
Mental Health, Emotions and Stress Management & Concept and Dimensions of Well-Being
Define well-being in your own words and list its physical, mental, social and spiritual dimensions with one example each
Distinguish hedonic (pleasure-based) from eudaimonic (meaning-based) well-being and classify five personal experiences under each
Map the stress response: write out the roles of the hypothalamus, cortisol and the sympathetic nervous system in one labelled paragraph
Practise one 10-minute slow-breathing or body-scan session daily and note the effect on your tension level each evening
Your checkpoint
A one-page personal well-being map linking the dimensions of well-being to your own current strengths and gaps, plus a 7-day stress-and-mood log (one line per day).
Mental Health, Emotions and Stress Management
Compare problem-focused, emotion-focused and avoidance coping, and give two exam-relevant examples of each
Apply the ABCDE model of rational thinking to one real worry of your own, writing out the belief and the disputation
Build a personal stress-management toolkit of five techniques and state when each is best used
Explain how sleep duration and regularity affect mood and concentration, citing at least three mechanisms
Your checkpoint
A 300-word stress-management plan for yourself that names triggers, chosen coping strategies and two early warning signs of overload.
Mental Health, Emotions and Stress Management & Emotional Intelligence and Self-Awareness
Name and define the components of emotional intelligence (self-awareness, self-regulation, motivation, empathy, social skill) with one behaviour that shows each
Label emotions precisely in a daily log using at least 15 distinct emotion words instead of vague terms
Describe the fight-or-flight versus tend-and-befriend responses and explain when each is adaptive
Draft three 'if-then' implementation intentions for handling anger or anxiety in everyday situations
Your checkpoint
A 10-day emotion diary with trigger, labelled emotion, intensity rating (1-10) and chosen response for each entry, plus a short reflection on patterns noticed.
Physical Health, Nutrition and Lifestyle & Emotional Intelligence and Self-Awareness
Analyse your own diet against the five food groups and identify three specific, realistic improvements
Explain the roles of macronutrients and key micronutrients (iron, calcium, vitamin D, iodine) and the deficiency conditions linked to each
Calculate your approximate daily water and sleep needs and compare them with your actual habits
Design a weekly physical-activity plan meeting at least 150 minutes of moderate activity and 2 muscle-strengthening sessions
Describe how self-monitoring and goal-setting support behaviour change, using one example from your own plan
Your checkpoint
A 7-day diet-and-activity log with a written comparison against recommended guidelines and three concrete changes for the following week.
Physical Health, Nutrition and Lifestyle & Yoga, Physical Activity and Relaxation Techniques
Define lifestyle disease and outline the risk factors linking diet, inactivity and tobacco or alcohol use to diabetes and hypertension
Practise and describe the correct technique for three asanas, naming the muscles worked and the precautions for each
Explain how pranayama and progressive muscle relaxation differ in mechanism and effect
Explain the physiological benefits of regular aerobic exercise on heart, lungs and mood
Sequence a 15-minute relaxation routine combining breathing and gentle stretching
Your checkpoint
A written 15-minute relaxation routine with step-by-step instructions, plus a 5-day practice log recording duration and post-practice calm rating (1-10).
Social Relationships and Interpersonal Skills & Values, Ethics and Character Development
Distinguish assertiveness from aggression and passivity, and rewrite three passive statements assertively
Apply active listening (paraphrasing, open questions, reflecting feeling) in two real conversations and record what changed
Identify your own core values and explain how they guide one difficult ethical decision
Describe conflict-resolution steps and apply them to a recalled disagreement
Define empathy and compassion and explain how each strengthens relationships
Your checkpoint
A 400-word case analysis of one real or realistic interpersonal conflict, naming the skills used or missed and how you would handle it now.
Social Relationships and Interpersonal Skills & Values, Ethics and Character Development & Well-Being in the Digital Age and Community Life
Explain how digital habits (notifications, late-night screens, social comparison) affect sleep, attention and mood
Set and record a personal screen-time boundary and evaluate its effect after five days
Describe the health benefits of community participation and volunteering, citing social and psychological effects
Outline the ethical responsibilities of digital citizenship, including privacy and respectful online conduct
Practise giving and receiving constructive feedback in one role-play or recorded scenario
Your checkpoint
A 5-day digital-hygiene experiment report: baseline screen time, the change made, observed effects on mood and sleep, and a final recommendation for yourself.
Concept and Dimensions of Well-Being & Yoga, Physical Activity and Relaxation Techniques & Well-Being in the Digital Age and Community Life
Synthesise all eight domains into a single revision sheet of key definitions and models
Complete two timed full-length practice papers and review every error against the syllabus
Recite the components of well-being, emotional intelligence and the lifestyle-disease risk factors from memory
Write a personal 8-week well-being plan for after the exam, naming three habits to sustain
Identify your three weakest topics and revise them with active recall rather than re-reading
Your checkpoint
A timed mock paper scored and error-analysed, plus a one-page post-exam well-being plan with three sustained habits and review dates.
Milestones
Week 2: Can explain the stress response and three coping strategies, and has kept the stress-and-mood log for all seven days.
Week 4: Has a completed diet-and-activity log compared against guidelines, and can define all five emotional-intelligence components from memory.
Week 6: Can apply assertiveness and active listening in writing, and has completed the conflict case analysis with named skills.
Week 8: Scores at least 70% on a timed mock paper and has error-analysed every wrong answer by domain.