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Rules

Explicit or understood regulations and principles governing conduct or procedure within movement and physical activities.

Rules

What it could look like:

  • Understanding, modifying and applying rules to enhance movement experiences – enjoyment, success, safety
  • Considering how equipment and scoring systems can be best utilised to enhance movement experiences

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

Aware of and able to follow rules in movement and physical activity.

  • Understanding why rules are necessary to an activity or game
  • Demonstrating appropriate and safe use of equipment
  • Following instructions relating to personal safety and fair play e.g. shaking hands with an opponent at the end of a game

Acquisition & Accumulation - Stage 2

Understands and applies rules that enable participation in movement and physical activity.

  • Developing rules for a new game
  • Applying the rules of games correctly and appropriately

Consolidation & Mastery - Stage 3

Applies complex rules and/or can create rules that enable fair play and inclusive participation in movement and physical activity.

  • Modifying the rules of a game to make it more inclusive and enjoyable
  • Playing the game in the spirit that it is intended
  • Appreciating and following unwritten rules - gym etiquette, sportsmanship

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.

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