Filled in by 89 students from the partner countries

1. The presentation was made for projectMENS SANA IN CORPORE SANO“Let’s find the balance”STUDENTS` SPACE

2. Filled in by 89 students from the partner countries A total of 86,6 % declare (74,2 % “agree” and 12,4 % “strongly agree”) they are more careful about their health nowthan at the start of the project.

3. The term “good health “ implies At the start of the project more than 50 % considered “being fit” and ”absence of illnesses” the main characteristic of “good health” and only up to 4 % believed emotional stability is an important part of the general well-being. A Being fit 14.6%. B Absence of illnesses 6.7% D All of the above 66.3% C Emotional stability 12.4% NOW!!!

4. What can influence health ? a Bad eating habits/ Unhealthy diets 59,6% - d b 20,2% - b Stress and negative emotions 10,1%- a=c d All of the above!!! At the start of the project a) Bad eating habits/unhealthy diets 47.7% b) Stress& negative emotions 55.2% c) Low/no physical activity 39% c Low/no physical activity

5. I avoid dieting • Strongly disagree • Disagree • Agree • Strongly agree 4.5% A C 41.6% 18% D 36% B

6. I regularly have 3 meals per day 21.3% Strongly agree / 68.5% Agree Ihave given my food preferences to homemade-cooked food or homemade packed food 18.2% Strongly agree / 67% Agree

7. I have definitely increased the daily amount of water a/ Strongly disagree 2.2% b/ Disagree 16.9% c/ Agree 58.4% c/ Strongly agree 22.5%

8. I consume more seafood than before 41.6% • Strongly disagree • Disagree • Agree • Strongly agree 40.4% 12.4 % 5.6 % C B D A

9. I eat more fruit I prefer juice and fresh A Strongly disagree A Strongly disagree 2.2% 2.3% B Disagree 23.6% B Disagree 18.2% C Agree C Agree 55.1% 65.9% D Strongly agree D Strongly agree 19.1% 13.6%

10. I consume more portions of dairy products daily A Strongly disagree 1.1% B Disagree 25.8% D Strongly agree 12.4% C Agree 60.7%

11. I am much more physically fit 48.3% 32,6% 15.7% 3.4% C Agree B Disagree D Strongly agree A Strongly disagree

12. I attend PE lessons more regularly 50% 21.6% 20.5 % % Strongly agree 8% Strongly disagree 8% TURKEY Disagree Agree

13. I have started up a sport / another physical activity • a)Strongly disagree 9% • b) Disagree 34.8% • c) Agree 42.7% • d) Strongly agree 13.5%

14. I am well-aware of the negative effect of junk food, smoking, alcohol a) Strongly disagree – 1,1 % b) Disagree – 13, 5 % c) Agree – 33, 7 % d) Strongly agree – 51,7 %

15. Now I believe feeling fit and good is more important than looking good • Strongly disagree – 1,1% • Disagree – 16,9 % • Agree – 60, 7 % • Strongly agree – 21, 3 % • I feel more stable emotionally and rarely loose temper • Strongly disagree – 6,7% • Disagree – 27 % • Agree – 49,4 % • Strongly agree – 16,9 %

16. My teachers are more supportiveI feel more motivatedI have achieved progress in schoola) Strongly disagree 4.5% b) Disagree 15.7%c) Agree 60.7% d) 19.1%

17. I feel that my parents are more understanding and supportive. C Agree 60,2% d Strongly agree 22,7% b Disagree 14,8% a Stronglydisagree 2,3%

18. I feel I communicate easier with peers. 60,7 % 4,5 % 16,9 % 18 % Strongly Strongly Disagree Agree disagree agree

19. I know how to cope with aggression • Strongly disagree • Disagree • Agree • Strongly agree 1,1 % 13,5 % 18 % 67,4 % A D B C

20. I cope with stress more successfully c 57,3% • Strongly Disagree • Disagree • Agree • Strongly agree b=d 20,2% a 2,2%

21. General conclusions at the start of the project • The Family • A: Teachers and young people rate the family as the most important factor in adolescents’ life, providing understanding, support, advice, help etc. Most parents claim they are doing their best but students disagree. The most stressing demand on the part of parents is pressing for higher school results. • On the other hand teachers admit the support of the parents 'community is less than the average. • 1. A way must be found to communicate to parents the fact that their understanding of care for the child and the children’s idea for it does not coincide. Children’s answers signal for lack of appropriate attitude sometimes even misunderstanding. • 2. They should be involved more actively in school life by being regularly and objectively informed about their children’s academic improvement, behaviour and psychological status as well as giving opinion about teacher’s performance, organizing and taking part in common events. • 3. Parents must be realistic about their children’ abilities. They’d better help in pinpointing what is important for their children. • What has been achieved? • 82.9% of students admit they get the necessary understanding, support , advice and help from their family. • 283.3% of parents claim they try not to press their children for higher school results. • 91% of parents are happy to spend more time with their children as a family. • 96.6% of parents have become more conscious about their own health. • 95% declare the project has had a really positive impact on their family!!! • 80% of teachers admit the parents’ community have become more supportive than before!!!

22. Teachers • B: Teachers reveal a high rate of consciousness about students’ health . However, students rate teachers as the least important group which builds up their preferences and choices concerning health. • 1. They must strive to develop better teacher- student relationship based on real understanding and trust in order to become an important factor which can influence young people’s decisions. • C: Children claim the need of more comprehensive teaching and more fair treating • 1. Teachers must more actively play their role as motivators by making difficult lessons more comprehensive and enjoyable. They should bear in mind that another significant component of motivation is fair treating. • D: The best ways to fight school drops and bad health consequences are involving students in group activities: group work, workshops, indoor and out door events together with family and peers. • What has been achieved? • 91% of teachers present high or very high consciousness about their students’ health • 100% think the school already provides better mechanisms for healthy lifestyle . • 80% of students claim their teachers are more supportive so they feel more motivated and successful in school. • 95.9% of teachers have become more conscious about their own health and well- being. • Work on the project has created a more positive atmosphere in school!!!

23. Students • A: Young people present good knowledge about the importance of food on their health but they underestimate the importance of water and physical activity and completely ignore emotional stability as a factor for healthy well-being. • 1. We must make them well - aware of the importance of these factors. • B: Students have no mechanisms to cope with aggression and failure. • 1: These should be provided by family and teachers. • C: Youngsters lead a healthy lifestyle putting very little emphasis on dieting except in case of illness. However they admit eating junk food often. • 1:They can be encouraged to avoid doing it. • What has been achieved? • 66.3% of students already have a clear idea of what the term “good health” implies. • 59.6% are fully aware of all the factors that can influence their well-being. • 80.9% have definitely increased their consumption of water. • 84.5% of youngsters are know the negative effect of junk food, smoking, alcohol. • 82% now believe feeling fit and good is more important than looking good and51.7% of them feel more physically fit because they have started a sport or another physical activity (56.2%) and attend PE lessons more regularly (71.6%). • 77.5% of students cope with stress more effectively and 80.9% cope with aggression. • 78.7% communicate easier with peers.

25. 138 “Prof. Vassil Zlatarski” General Secondary School, Sofia, Bulgaria