Learning in this strand recognises that the environment and the community in which an individual lives determine the health of that individual, and that this in turn influences the strength and productivity of the community and country as a whole. Learners will develop an understanding of conditions required for a community to be health-promoting and supportive and how this influences personal health and societal cohesion. They will develop ability to recognise negative influences on their community and how to plan, implement and evaluate a community development programme.
Learners will gain understanding of the effects of environmental pollution on the health of individuals and communities. They will develop understanding and skills that will enable them to care for their local environment and prevent environmental degradation. They will consider social responsibility as it relates to the environment, and will develop their ability to think critically about the role that governments and businesses play in environmental damage and protection. Students identify alternative and sustainable practices and find ways to communicate these ideas to government leaders.