Maslow's theory of hierachy

1. BTEC Level 1 Exploring the care sectors
 Today
 Continue to learn about individual health
needs
 To know how health is affected by different
factors

2. Health Needs
 Physical Needs
 Food
 Water
 Fresh air
 Exercise
 Medical care
 Safe Environment
 Warmth
 Shelter
 Hygiene
 Diet
 Emotional Needs
 Love/emotional support
 Independence
 Stimulation
 Self esteem
 Social interaction

3. Maslow’s Theory
“We each have a hierarchy of needs that
ranges from "lower" to "higher." As lower
needs are fulfilled there is a tendency for
other, higher needs to emerge.”
Daniels, 2004

4. Maslow’s Theory
Maslow’s theory maintains that a person
does not feel a higher need until the needs
of the current level have been satisfied.
Maslow's basic needs are as follows:

5. Physiological Needs
 Food
 Air
 Water
 Clothing
 Sex
Basic Human Needs

6. Safety Needs
 Protection
 Stability
 Pain Avoidance
 Routine/Order
Safety and Security

7. Social Needs
 Affection
 Acceptance
 Inclusion
Love and Belonging

8. Esteem Needs  Self-Respect
 Self-Esteem
 Respected by
Others
Esteem

9. Self-Actualization
 Achieve full potential
 Fulfillment

10. Esteem
Self-Actualization
Safety
Belonging
Physiological
Summary

11. Task
 Create your own Maslow’s Heirachy with
your own needs.
 In groups discuss why each need is
important.
 Think about
How each need supports your health?
What would happen if you didn’t support your
physical health need?

12. Unit 2, Task 1 – Hand in 26th
September
1.1 Identify and describe the importance of
Physical Health Needs
Identify six Physical Health Needs.
Describe the importance of the Physical
Health Needs.

13. Importance of staying active
 http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/health-18880989
 What suggestions are made to keep active?
 How many adults do not do any exercise?
 What happens when people don’t have
exercise?
 How much activity do children need to do?
 How many children manage to exercise?