Significant Aspect of Learning: Fourth Level Physical Competencies Kinaesthetic Awareness Takes calculated risks showing an awareness of self, others and safety in the practice and performance environments. Consistently and effectively adapts, transfers and improvises movement in the practice and performance environments. Is internally aware when creating and adapting movement sequences in new and challenging situations. Balance and Control Differentiates between movements of different parts of the body with precision e.g. pike headstand. Performs precise transfers of weight with and without equipment involving static and dynamic balance. Confidently and consistently manipulates objects whilst maintaining balance, resulting in high quality performance e.g. reverse pass in hockey. Coordination and Fluency Consistently performs an efficient sequence of movements with accuracy. Consistently demonstrates efficient movement with poise that leads to successful outcomes. Independently selects and applies the key elements of movement that leads to a quality performance. Rhythm and Timing Creates a high quality performance using a variety of stimuli e.g. combination of six basic dance actions Breaks and re-establishes rhythm in response to both internal and external cues e.g. short tennis drop shot to win an extended base line rally. Gross and Fine Motor Skills Consistently performs specialised movement skills/techniques with precision in practice and performance environments. Transfers skills learned in one performance environment effectively into a different performance environment e.g. hold streamlined position in glide phase of breaststroke/top of straight jump in trampolining. Consistently uses eye/hand and eye/foot coordination as part of skilful performance. Cognitive Skills: The Key Elements of Decision Making Focus and concentration Consistently pays attention to task and is able to switch from one task to another and filter out distractions. Cue recognition Quickly filters and prioritises verbal, physical and situational cues to respond to movement challenges. Sequential thinking Independently selects, applies and reviews a series of actions that contributes to a successful performance. Prioritising Consistently demonstrates and applies what next?’ as a key element of successful performance. Decision Making Confidently and independently makes decisions under pressure that leads to improved performance. Cognitive Skills: The Key Elements of Problem Solving Multi-processing Consistently interprets information quickly and accurately from pressured situations that leads to successful outcomes in practice and performance environments. Problem Solving Consistently selects, adapts and applies the most appropriate strategy and justifies how these decisions can be transferred to other physical environments. Creativity Demonstrates flair, originality, imagination with increasing refinement, that contributes to a quality performance.
Significant Aspect of Learning: Fourth Level Personal Qualities Motivation Consistently demonstrates self-direction and positive effort in practice and performance environments. Uses a range of critical and creative thinking skills to assist in planning and setting goals to improve performance. Maximises the factors that motivate and minimises the factors that impede participation in physical activity every day. Demonstrates perseverance and commitment using techniques such as and encouragement when working independently and/or with others to improve performance. Uses knowledge of results, established criteria and other types of feedback to support self and peers strive to improve performance. Confidence and Self esteem Independently engages in challenging tasks. Brings the ‘best’ out of the group and allows others to reciprocate. Reflects on, creates and uses criteria to evaluate personal and group performance. Self-assesses and acts as a peer assessor to provide constructive feedback to modify/enhance performance. Takes the initiative to celebrate, value and build on achievements as part of the learning journey. Determination and Resilience Initiates and adopts coping strategies in response to the outcomes of competition. Demonstrates the effort and perseverance required to work through challenges, thus increasing chances of future success. Recognises own and other people’s emotions that come from performing and is aware of how they can impact both positively and negatively on performance. Initiates and adopts a range of strategies to deal with these situations. Responsibility and Leadership Takes responsibility for learning, independently and/or with others. Independently selects strategies to demonstrate self-control for successful and enjoyable performance. Justifies the strengths of individuals/group to assign appropriate roles and tactics to maximise success. Evaluates individual contribution to teamwork within an inclusive environment leading to enjoyable participation for all. Respect and Tolerance Accommodates a variety of abilities and needs as part of an inclusive ethos, showing mutual respect in practice and performance environments. Independently and confidently applies negotiation skills when working with others in a variety of movement challenges. Reflects on the influence of ethical behaviour on the outcome of movement challenges. Communication Engages respectfully and confidently with others. Contributes relevant ideas, knowledge and opinions, communicating clearly in a consistent and sustained way supporting and justifying points with evidence or detail. Independently applies knowledge and understanding of a wide range of verbal and communication skills for a successful outcome e.g. a winning performance in doubles table tennis.