Content knowledge

What it could look like:

• Describing the effects of exercise and being inactive
• Recognising principles of scoring
• Understanding roles within teams and groups

Pre-foundational - Stage 0

I have the potential to learn through movement and physical activity.  At this stage I do not understand why, when and how I would participate in movement and physical activity.

Foundation & Exploration - Stage 1

Recognises key knowledge in relation to movement and physical activity.

• Recognising and understanding why movements are performed in a particular way e.g. bending knees to lift, holding arms out to stabilise balance
• Recognising and understanding that movement and physical activity have benefits e.g. health and enjoyment

Acquisition & Accumulation - Stage 2

Explains the key features of movement and physical activity in relation to causes, consequences and underpinnings.

• Explaining personal strengths and weaknesses e.g. being a fast sprinter but not as competent over longer distances
• Describing how movement problems can be solved e.g. having a more streamlined body position in the water to increase the speed of a stroke
• Explaining why physical activity is important e.g. the benefits to health and wellbeing, socialisation, positive attitudes and behaviours

Consolidation & Mastery - Stage 3

Justifies and explains key features of different movement and physical activities, utilising information regarding causes, consequences and underpinnings.

• Justifying and explaining skills and training strategies required to be proficient in a particular movement or physical activity
• Justifying and explaining complex movement problems e.g. technical adjustments to a golf swing to increase accuracy and distance
• Articulating how physical activity positively impacts the body e.g. improved cardiovascular function, lung capacity, muscular and bone strength, mental wellbeing, lower blood cholesterol and pressure

Transfer & Empowerment - Stage 4

I am empowered by movement and physical activity. I continually transfer my skills, knowledge and feelings to different movement and physical activity contexts. I use combinations of elements from all four domains, and apply my learnings through movement and physical activity to other aspects of my life.

• Deciding to become a volunteer at your local surf club, so that you can pass on your knowledge of a range of aquatic activities (swimming, surfing, paddling) and your knowledge of the local environment to others. Personally, this also enables you to enjoy more time on the beach/in the water, as well as support your own fitness and lifestyle goals.