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Physical Education and Sport

The study of Physical Education and Sport, not only allows students to work individually and cooperatively in the theoretical and practical components of the subject but also assists them in developing critical life skills. As a curricular inclusion, it provides students of varying abilities with experiences that facilitate physical, social, intellectual, cultural, spiritual and emotional growth. Skills related to decision-making, problem solving and critical thinking, and the use of sport technology are acquired by students undertaking a course of study in Physical Education and Sport.

The Physical Education and Sport syllabus is made up of a Compulsory Core and three Options to be completed during the two-year course of study. Each candidate must do the Compulsory Core and three sports from at least two different Options.

Compulsory Core	Options	Sports
History and Development of Physical Education and Sport Anatomy and Physiology Fitness and Performance Health and Nutrition Trends and Social Issues	A	Dance Gymnastics Martial Arts/Combative Sports Swimming Track and Field/Athletics
	B	Badminton Golf Squash Table Tennis Tennis
	C	Basketball Cricket Football Hockey Netball Rugby Volleyball Softball/ Baseball

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Office Administration

Office Administration is a Business Education subject concerned with the study of administrative principles, policies, procedures and technological competencies governing the modern office environment. The content and teaching strategies used reflect current trends in the modern office. The syllabus aims to provide students with knowledge, skills and attitudes for immediate access to entry-level positions such as administrative assistants, clerical assistants, receptionists, record management clerks, accounting clerks and factory and dispatch clerks and other related positions.

The syllabus adopts a practical approach, aimed at equipping students with the technical and professional skills to perform effectively, and for mobility as administrative support personnel within an organisation. Further, it seeks to nurture and improve students’ social and personal management skills and foster the development of a positive work ethic. In addition, the syllabus provides the foundation for students desirous of furthering their education in other related fields.

The syllabus is arranged in 12 sections, subdivided into specific objectives and corresponding content.

Section I	Office Orientation
Section II	Communication
Section III	Recruitment and Orientation
Section IV	Records and Information Management
Section V	Reception and Hospitality
Section VI	Meetings
Section VII	Travel Arrangements
Section VIII	Human Resources Management
Section IX	Accounts and Financial Services
Section X	Procurement and Inventory Management
Section XI	Sales, Marketing and Customer Service
Section XII	Operations, Despatch and Transport services

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Principles of Business

Principles of Business focuses on the theoretical and practical aspects of business activities. It provides a framework to assist in more informed decision-making by individuals in their role of producers or consumers. This syllabus provides opportunity for students to develop entrepreneurial and managerial skills necessary to survive and prosper in a local, regional and global dynamic business environment. It also engages students in conducting research which helps to improve their communication and critical thinking skills and creates an awareness of business ethics and social responsibilities.

The Principles of Business syllabus is arranged in into 10 sections.

Profile Dimension 1 – Organisational Principles

Section 1	The Nature of Business
Section 2	Internal Organisational Environment
Section 3	Establishing a Business
Section 4	Legal Aspects of Business

Profile Dimension 2 – Production, Marketing and Finance

Section 5	Production
Section 6	Marketing
Section 7	Business Finance

Profile Dimension 3 – The Business Environment

Section 8	Role of Government in an Economy
Section 9	Social Accounting and Global Trade
Section 10	Regional and Global Business Environment

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Principles of Accounts

Principles of Accounts is a course of study that provides an introduction to the principles and techniques that accountants employ in measuring, processing, evaluating and communicating information about the financial performance and position of a business.

The course in Principles of Accounts helps students to develop an understanding of a range of theoretical and practical techniques used in accounting. It helps to develop skills that should enable them to participate more effectively and responsibly in today’s business environment, to improve the management of personal financial activities, such as, budgeting, savings and investment. In addition, this course prepares students for postsecondary and professional studies in accounting.

The syllabus is arranged in 14 sections consisting of specific objectives and related content.

Section 1	Introduction to Principles of Accounts
Section 2	The Classified Balance Sheet
Section 3	Books of Original Entry
Section 4	Ledgers and the Trial Balance
Section 5	The Preparation and Analysis of Financial Statements of the Sole-trader
Section 6	End of Period Adjustments
Section 7	Control Systems
Section 8	Incomplete Records
Section 9	Accounting for Partnerships
Section 10	Accounting for Corporations (Limited Liability Companies)
Section 11	Accounting for Co-operative Societies
Section 12	Accounting for Non-Trading (Non Profit) Organisations
Section 13	Manufacturing Accounts
Section 14	Payroll Accountin

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Integrated Science

The CSEC Integrated Science Syllabus is based on three themes, The Organism and Its Environment, The Home and Workplace, and Earth’s Place in the Universe which adequately reflect the common areas of human activity and experience. These themes form the unifying points of the syllabus which should, therefore, be seen as a coherent unit.

The syllabus is redesigned with a greater emphasis on the integration and application of scientific concepts and principles. Such an approach is adopted to develop those long-term transferable skills of ethical conduct, teamwork, problem-solving, critical thinking, and innovation and communication. It encourages the use of various teaching and learning strategies to inculcate these skills that will prove useful in everyday life, while at the same time catering to multiple intelligence and different learning styles and needs.

The syllabus is arranged in three sections sub-divided into specific objectives, corresponding explanatory notes and suggested practical activities.

SECTION A	THE ORGANISM AND ITS ENVIRONMENT
SECTION B	THE HOME AND WORKPLACE
SECTION C	EARTH’S PLACE IN THE UNIVERSE

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Electronic Document Preparation and Management

The Electronic Document Preparation and Management (EDPM) syllabus is designed to equip students with knowledge and computer-related skills required to enhance the performance of clerical and administrative tasks.

The EDPM syllabus will provide a holistic approach to the acquisition of knowledge and the development of candidates’ decision-making and problem-solving skills. It is suited for candidates pursuing any discipline, as the competencies and skills developed in the preparation and management of electronic documents are interdisciplinary and imperative in the world of work or in the pursuit of further studies.

The syllabus is arranged in nine sections, subdivided into specific objectives and corresponding content.

Section I	Fundamentals of Computing
Section II	Keyboarding Mastery
Section III	Introduction to Application Software
Section IV	Use of Application Software
Section V	Business Document Preparation
Section VI	Specialised Document Preparation
Section VII	Electronic Communication
Section VIII	Document Management
Section IX	Ethics

The syllabus replaces CSEC Typewriting and uses the computer instead of the typewriter. Unlike the CSEC Information Technology Syllabus, CSEC EDPM emphasises computer applications related to the production, filing and retrieval of documents, skills that are crucial in today’s office environment.

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