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, Table of Contents
Chapter 1 : Development of the self in society ........................................................................... 2
Unit 1 : Planning and achieving life goals ..................................................................................... 2
Unit 2 : Relationships and their influence on your well-being ....................................................... 4
Chapter 3 : Careers and career choices ...................................................................................... 6
Unit 1 : Requirements for admission to additional and higher education courses ........................ 6
Unit 2 : Options for financial assistance ..................................................................................... 11
Chapter 5 : Democracy and human rights ................................................................................. 13
Unit 1 : Principles, processes and procedures for democratic participation................................ 13
Unit 2 : Democratic structures .................................................................................................... 16
Unit 3 : The role of sport in nation building ................................................................................. 22
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, Chapter 1 : Development of the self in society
UNIT 1 : PLANNING AND ACHIEVING LIFE GOALS
Glossary
Term Definition
To tackle matters in such a way that you finish the most important
Prioritize
matter first.
Determination The determination to keep trying to do something difficult.
Persistence The determination to keep doing something.
Goals
• A goal is something that one tries to achieve.
• A goal is different from a wish or a dream.
• You set the goal and then you take action to achieve it.
Why goals are useful
• Give yourself direction.
• Help you take control of your future.
• Is personal, unique or special.
Types of goals
• Short term goals : months - 1 year.
• Medium term goals : 1 - 3 years.
• Long term goals : 3+ years.
A five-step method for goal setting
• Write down your goal.
• Check it to see if it is a SMART goal.
• Draw up a plan of action to achieve your goal.
• Execute your action plan.
• Evaluate to determine if you have achieved your goal.
Be SMART (SMART Method)
• Specific : you know exactly what your goal is.
• Measurable : you can measure your progress.
• Tangible : you can achieve this goal.
• Realistic : this is a goal that is possible to achieve.
• Time bound : you can achieve this goal within a given period of time.
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, Table of Contents
Chapter 1 : Development of the self in society ........................................................................... 2
Unit 1 : Planning and achieving life goals ..................................................................................... 2
Unit 2 : Relationships and their influence on your well-being ....................................................... 4
Chapter 3 : Careers and career choices ...................................................................................... 6
Unit 1 : Requirements for admission to additional and higher education courses ........................ 6
Unit 2 : Options for financial assistance ..................................................................................... 11
Chapter 5 : Democracy and human rights ................................................................................. 13
Unit 1 : Principles, processes and procedures for democratic participation................................ 13
Unit 2 : Democratic structures .................................................................................................... 16
Unit 3 : The role of sport in nation building ................................................................................. 22
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, Chapter 1 : Development of the self in society
UNIT 1 : PLANNING AND ACHIEVING LIFE GOALS
Glossary
Term Definition
To tackle matters in such a way that you finish the most important
Prioritize
matter first.
Determination The determination to keep trying to do something difficult.
Persistence The determination to keep doing something.
Goals
• A goal is something that one tries to achieve.
• A goal is different from a wish or a dream.
• You set the goal and then you take action to achieve it.
Why goals are useful
• Give yourself direction.
• Help you take control of your future.
• Is personal, unique or special.
Types of goals
• Short term goals : months - 1 year.
• Medium term goals : 1 - 3 years.
• Long term goals : 3+ years.
A five-step method for goal setting
• Write down your goal.
• Check it to see if it is a SMART goal.
• Draw up a plan of action to achieve your goal.
• Execute your action plan.
• Evaluate to determine if you have achieved your goal.
Be SMART (SMART Method)
• Specific : you know exactly what your goal is.
• Measurable : you can measure your progress.
• Tangible : you can achieve this goal.
• Realistic : this is a goal that is possible to achieve.
• Time bound : you can achieve this goal within a given period of time.
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