Aims Health and Physical Education

The Australian Curriculum: Health and Physical Education (F–10) aims to develop the knowledge, understanding and skills to enable students to: access, evaluate and synthesise information to take positive action to protect, enhance and advocate for their …

Aims | Health and Physical Education | F-10 curriculum

Structure Health and Physical Education

Strands, sub-strands and threads The Australian Curriculum: Health and Physical Education is organised into two content strands: personal, social and community health and movement and physical activity. Each strand contains content descriptions which …

Structure | Health and Physical Education | F-10 curriculum

Years 3 and 4 Health and Physical Education

The Year 3 and 4 curriculum further develops students’ knowledge, understanding and skills in relation to their health, wellbeing, safety and participation in physical activity. In these years, students begin to explore personal and social factors that …

Years 3 and 4 | Health and Physical Education | F-10 curriculum

Rationale Health and Physical Education

In an increasingly complex, sedentary and rapidly changing world it is critical for every young Australian to not only be able to cope with life’s challenges but also to flourish as healthy, safe and active citizens in the 21st century. This is a strong …

Rationale | Health and Physical Education | F-10 curriculum

Key ideas Health and Physical Education

Health and Physical Education propositions The Australian Curriculum: Health and Physical Education has been shaped by five interrelated propositions that are informed by a strong and diverse research base for a futures-oriented curriculum: Focus on educative …

Key ideas | Health and Physical Education | F-10 curriculum

Years 7 and 8 Health and Physical Education

The Year 7 and 8 curriculum expands students’ knowledge, understanding and skills to help them achieve successful outcomes in classroom, leisure, social, movement and online situations. Students learn how to take positive action to enhance their own and …

Years 7 and 8 | Health and Physical Education | F-10 curriculum

Years 9 and 10 Health and Physical Education

The Year 9 and 10 curriculum supports students to refine and apply strategies for maintaining a positive outlook and evaluating behavioural expectations in different leisure, social, movement and online situations. Students learn to critically analyse …

Years 9 and 10 | Health and Physical Education | F-10 curriculum

ACPPS039

Discuss and interpret health information and messages in the media and internet

Elaborations ScOT Terms

ACPPS039 | Content Descriptions | Years 3 and 4 | Health and Physical Education | F-10 curriculum

ACPPS076

Evaluate health information and communicate their own and others’ health concerns

Elaborations ScOT Terms

ACPPS076 | Content Descriptions | Years 7 and 8 | Health and Physical Education | F-10 curriculum

Achievement Standard Health and Physical Education Years 5 and 6

By the end of Year 6, students investigate developmental changes and transitions. They explain the influence of people and places on identities. They recognise the influence of emotions on behaviours and discuss factors that influence how people interact. …

Achievement Standard | Achievement Standards | Years 5 and 6 | Health and Physical Education | F-10 curriculum

ACPPS095

Critically analyse and apply health information from a range of sources to health decisions and situations

Elaborations ScOT Terms

ACPPS095 | Content Descriptions | Years 9 and 10 | Health and Physical Education | F-10 curriculum

Achievement Standard Health and Physical Education Years 9 and 10

By the end of Year 10, students critically analyse contextual factors that influence identities, relationships, decisions and behaviours. They analyse the impact attitudes and beliefs about diversity have on community connection and wellbeing. They evaluate …

Achievement Standard | Achievement Standards | Years 9 and 10 | Health and Physical Education | F-10 curriculum

Elaboration (4) ACPPS019

expressing appreciation and offering encouragement using a variety of communication techniques

Elaboration (4) | ACPPS019 | Content Descriptions | Years 1 and 2 | Health and Physical Education | F-10 curriculum

Elaboration (1) ACPPS035

rehearsing assertive behaviours and strong non-verbal communication skills

Elaboration (1) | ACPPS035 | Content Descriptions | Years 3 and 4 | Health and Physical Education | F-10 curriculum

Elaboration (2) ACPPS072

practising different communication techniques to persuade someone to seek help

Elaboration (2) | ACPPS072 | Content Descriptions | Years 7 and 8 | Health and Physical Education | F-10 curriculum

Elaboration (1) ACPPS053

applying criteria to online information to assess the credibility of the information and its relevance to peers

Elaboration (1) | ACPPS053 | Content Descriptions | Years 5 and 6 | Health and Physical Education | F-10 curriculum

Elaboration (3) ACPPS071

evaluating and practising coping, communication and problem-solving skills to manage changes and emotions associated with puberty and getting older

Elaboration (3) | ACPPS071 | Content Descriptions | Years 7 and 8 | Health and Physical Education | F-10 curriculum

Elaboration ACPPS039

accessing different sources of health information and examining the accuracy of these sources

Elaboration | ACPPS039 | Content Descriptions | Years 3 and 4 | Health and Physical Education | F-10 curriculum

Elaboration (3) ACPPS024

discussing practices of their own culture used to pass on significant information from one generation to the next

Elaboration (3) | ACPPS024 | Content Descriptions | Years 1 and 2 | Health and Physical Education | F-10 curriculum

Elaboration (2) ACPPS034

identifying people or sources of information that they can access if they have questions about the changes that are occurring

Elaboration (2) | ACPPS034 | Content Descriptions | Years 3 and 4 | Health and Physical Education | F-10 curriculum