– P–6 Pre-primary Year 1 Year 2 Year 3 Year 4 Year 5 Year 6 Being healthy, safe and active knowing who or where to go for help in the community Strategies to ensure safety and wellbeing at home and at school, such as: following school rules identifying and choosing healthier foods for themselves increasing physical activity being safe in an online environment Communicating and interacting for health and wellbeing Personal and social skills to interact with others: expressing needs, wants and feelings active listening self-discipline Emotional responses individuals may experience in different situations, such as feeling: happy sad excited tired angry scared confused Appropriate language and actions to communicate feelings in different situations Appreciation and encouragement of the behaviour of others through the use of: manners positive language praise Positive ways to react to their own emotions in different situations, such as: walking away seeking help remaining calm Ways health messages are communicated on: television posters radio Strategies to include others in activities and games Ways to interpret the feelings of others in different situations, such as: words other people use facial expressions body language Ways health messages are communicated in the media and how they can influence personal health choices, such as ‘slip, slop, slap’ Behaviours that show empathy and respect for others Circumstances that can influence the level of emotional response to situations Choices and behaviours conveyed in health information and messages The positive influence of respect, empathy and the valuing of differences in relationships Strategies to identify and manage emotions before reacting Strategies to cope with adverse situations and the demands of others Ways in which health information and messages can influence health decisions and behaviours Skills and strategies to establish and manage relationships over time, such as: exploring why relationships change assessing the impact of changing relationships on health and wellbeing building new friendships dealing with bullying and harassment Ways in which inappropriate emotional responses impact on relationships, such as: loss of trust fear loss of respect Skills to establish and manage positive relationships, such as: showing respect and empathy being cooperative actively listening being trustworthy accepting differences Situations in which emotions can influence decision-making: in peer group with friends with family during sporting or physical activities – P–6
in physical activities: use of boundaries safe use of appropriate equipment responding to a whistle and commands/ instructions practices Alternative ways in which tasks can be performed when solving movement challenges Simple rules and fair play in partner, group activities and minor games Alternatives and their effectiveness when solving movement challenges, such as: gaining possession scoring changing positions use of equipment Importance of rules and fair play in partner, group activities and minor games ways in which they keep activities safe and fair movement challenges Basic rules and scoring systems to keep physical activities safe and fair Ethical behaviour in applying rules in all game situations dealing with conflicts and disagreements Solutions to movement challenges through the use of basic strategies and tactics Modification of rules and scoring systems in physical activities to create a more inclusive game and fairer contest – 7–10 Year 7 Year 8 Year 9 Year 10 Attitudes and values Students identify attitudes and values for a healthy, active lifestyle and demonstrate values consistent with the prevention of ill-health, the acceptance of personal responsibility for their health and physical activity levels, respect for social justice principles and a commitment to personal achievement. The Health & Physical Education curriculum provides opportunities for students to develop, enhance and exhibit attitudes and values that promote a healthy lifestyle. Personal, social and community health
movement contexts and settings Understanding movement Ways in which physical activities improve elements of health and fitness: increased flexibility increased strength improved balance increased endurance increased power lowered heart rate lowered cholesterol improved body composition by lowering percentage of body fat Measurement of the body’s response to physical activity: heart rate breathing/respiration Description of movement using basic terms referring to: linear motion angular motion general motion Measurement of the body’s response to physical activity: flexibility strength balance endurance Description of movement using basic kinematic and kinetic terms, such as: projectile motion summation of forces Measurement of the body’s response to physical activity: hydration perceived exertion rating Biomechanical concepts: acceleration absorption of force by the body Analysis of impact of changes to effort, space and time on performance and quality of outcomes Learning through movement Communication skills that support and enhance team cohesion, such as body language and listening skills Ethical behaviour and fair play when participating in physical activities Modification of rules, equipment or scoring systems to allow for fair play, safety and inclusion of all participants Selection and justification of responses selected to solve movement challenges Skills and strategies for effective leadership, including teamwork and motivation Transfer of skills and tactics between physical activities Characteristics of fair play and application of fair and ethical behaviour in physical activity Skills and strategies to improve team performance, such as: motivation team-work leadership Management of participation and rules during physical activities Application of fair play and ethical behaviour and ways they can influence the outcome of physical activities