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Physical Education Stage 1
Subject outline

Version 4.0 - For teaching in 2024.
Accredited in November 2017 for teaching at Stage 1 from 2019. Refer to subject changes.

Stage 1 | Subject outline | Performance standards

Performance standards

Stage 1 performance standards for Physical Education can be viewed below. You can also download in Word format [DOC 238KB].

To learn more about what performance standards are, how they are used, and other general information, see performance standards and grades

  Application Exploration, Analysis, and Reflection
A

Astute and highly effective application of knowledge and understanding to movement concepts and strategies.

Focused and sustained application of collaborative skills. 

Highly effective use of accurate subject‑specific terminology.

Focused exploration and in‑depth analysis of evidence relating to physical activity.

Insightful reflection on movement concepts and strategies.

Insightful reflection on ways to improve participation and/or performance.
B

Effective application of knowledge and understanding to movement concepts and strategies.

Mostly thorough and sustained application of collaborative skills.

Effective use of subject-specific terminology.

Thorough exploration and some depth of analysis of evidence relating to physical activity.

Well‑considered reflection on movement concepts and strategies with some insights.

Well‑considered reflection on ways to improve participation and/or performance.

C

Generally effective application of knowledge and understanding to movement concepts and strategies.

Competent application of collaborative skills.

Generally effective use of subject‑specific terminology with some accuracy.

Generally competent exploration and analysis of evidence relating to physical activity.

Considered reflection on movement concepts and strategies.

Considered reflection on ways to improve participation and/or performance.

D

Some application of knowledge and understanding to movement concepts and strategies.

Some application of collaborative skills.

Some use of subject‑specific terminology.

Some exploration and analysis of evidence relating to physical activity.

Some reflection on movement concepts and strategies.

Some reflection on ways to improve participation and/or performance.

E

Attempted application of knowledge and understanding to movement concepts and strategies.

Attempted application of  collaborative skills.

Attempted use of subject-specific terminology.

Attempted exploration and analysis of evidence relating to physical activity.

Attempted reflection on movement concepts and strategies. 

Attempted reflection on ways to improve participation and/or performance.