Study sheet for early years educator training · Health and ecology
Early years educator training flashcard: Understanding health holistically
Health includes physical, emotional and social well-being. Movement, nutrition, hygiene, rest and safety belong together.
Health is more than absence of illness; it includes body, mind and social well-being.
Key professional terms
Prävention
Preventing problems
Resilienz
Psychological resilience
Salutogenese
Focusing on what keeps people healthy
Example from early years practice
A balanced day offers movement, retreat, water and reliable routines.
Memory sentence
„Health is protected and strengthened in everyday life.“
Typical exam question
How do you promote health in daily early-years practice?
Model answer
I design movement, food, hygiene, rest and relationships to support health and include children.
Transfer question and answer
Can a hygiene measure be pedagogically problematic?
Yes, if it shames children or prevents independence. Hygiene needs protection, explanation and participation.
Last professionally reviewed: 4 September 2026