Reasoning

What it could look like:

• Acknowledging that "I can see why this is important, so I will focus on it and try my best"
• Drawing on prior knowledge to solve movement challenges
• Choosing particular activities to suit life circumstances

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

Recognising strategies to apply logic to solve movement problems and/or change beliefs and practices in movement and physical activity.

• Choosing to take part in a dance class because it appears enjoyable
• Joining a walking group because it is known to be good for health

Acquisition & Accumulation - Stage 2

Understands how to apply logic to solve movement problems and/or change beliefs and practices in movement and physical activity.

• Understanding personal strengths in performing handstands, cartwheels and forward rolls and deciding to join a gymnastics club
• Knowing you want more from regular bushwalking activities and deciding to take part in a hiking expedition over several days
• Reflecting on performance and identifying how improvements can be made

Consolidation & Mastery - Stage 3

Justifies and applies logic to solve movement problems and/or change beliefs and practices in movement and physical activity.

• Identifying that time available to exercise is limited and changing practice by choosing physical activities that are shorter and more high intensity
• Identifying various stresses in life and justifying a change in activities to focus on spiritual wellbeing

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 to you to enjoy more time on the beach/in the water, as well as support your own fitness and lifestyle goals.