Human Factors that Cause Ill-Health

Learners critically evaluate various factors affecting personal health and societal well-being. Issues covered include:

• Psychological Factors: Stress, anxiety, depression, and coping mechanisms.
• Social Factors: Peer pressure, substance abuse, and risky behaviors.
• Lifestyle Diseases: Understanding diseases linked to lifestyle choices (e.g., Tuberculosis, HIV/AIDS, cardiovascular issues) and how to manage or prevent them.
• Accidents, Crises, and Disasters: Assessing community safety and responses to sudden emergencies.

Transitioning to the Workplace

Preparing Grade 12s for the reality of the South African job market and their rights as future employees. Issues covered include:

• Unemployment in South Africa: Analyzing the reasons for high youth unemployment and exploring innovative solutions (e.g., entrepreneurship, volunteering).
• Core Elements of a Job Contract: Understanding conditions of service, working hours, leave, deductions, and remuneration.
• Labour Laws: The Labour Relations Act (LRA), Employment Equity Act (EEA), and Basic Conditions of Employment Act (BCEA).
• Equity and Redress: How policies aim to correct past imbalances in the workplace.

Long-term Engagement in Activity

• Commitment to an action plan for lifelong participation in physical activity, sports, or recreational games to maintain quality of life and reduce stress.