Years 5 to 6 Health and Physical Education Achievement Standard
10 statements aligned to content descriptors and elaborations
Achievement standard (as ACARA publishes it)
Achievement standard
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By the end of Year 6, students explain how different factors influence identities. They propose strategies to manage emotions, developmental changes and transitions. They propose strategies to demonstrate respect, empathy and inclusion. They explain how stereotypes influence roles and responsibilities. Students explain how communication skills, protective behaviours and help-seeking strategies keep themselves and others safe online and offline. They analyse health information to refine strategies to enhance their own and others’ health, safety, relationships and wellbeing. Students refine and modify movement skills and apply movement concepts across a range of situations. They transfer movement strategies between situations and evaluate the impact on movement outcomes. Students propose strategies to promote physical activity participation that enhance health, fitness and wellbeing. They describe contributions they can make as a group and team member to support fair play and inclusion across a range of movement contexts.
The 10 achievement standard statements
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By the end of Year 6, students explain how different factors influence identities.
Content descriptorAC9HP6P01 Personal, social and community health
explain how identities can be influenced by people and places, and how we can create positive self-identities
Elaborations (6)
- Elaboration explaining how role models influence the way individuals see themselves; for example, sporting role models, social media influencers, parents, friends and coaches
- Elaboration investigating how First Nations Australians identify within and across communities through connection to Country/Place; for example, Bama People of the rainforests of North Queensland or Quandamooka People of South East Queensland
- Elaboration examining how beliefs and cultural practices convey meanings for cultural groups, including Australians of Asian heritage, and contribute to the development of positive self-identities
- Elaboration exploring how connection to people and places can influence personal and cultural identities over time
- Elaboration exploring the different levels of connection within First Nations Australian communities, such as cultural group, clan, Country/Place, skin names and social standing within community
- Elaboration exploring how family, peers, popular culture, gender stereotypes and the media influence developing identities
They propose strategies to manage emotions, developmental changes and transitions.
Content descriptorAC9HP6P02 Personal, social and community health
investigate resources and strategies to manage changes and transitions, including changes associated with puberty
Elaborations (6)
- Elaboration understanding that experiences of puberty differ, and the resources and strategies chosen to manage these changes are personal
- Elaboration examining the range of products and resources available to manage the physical changes associated with puberty, including products for managing menstruation
- Elaboration understanding that physical changes experienced during puberty are linked to rites of passage ceremonies in many First Nations Australian communities
- Elaboration discussing ways families and cultural groups acknowledge and celebrate major stages of development in young people’s lives
- Elaboration analysing how roles and responsibilities change as people grow older and examining strategies for managing these increasing responsibilities
- Elaboration examining how the developmental changes that occur through puberty prepare a persons' body for reproduction
Content descriptorAC9HP6P06 Personal, social and community health
apply strategies to manage emotions and analyse how emotional responses influence interactions
Elaborations (3)
- Elaboration exploring the emotions associated with feeling unsafe or uncomfortable and proposing strategies to manage these situations
- Elaboration analysing situations in which emotions can influence decision-making, including in peer-group, family and movement situations
- Elaboration exploring when emotional responses can be intense or unpredictable, including feelings of grief associated with loss, and practising strategies to self-regulate and manage expression of strong emotions
They propose strategies to demonstrate respect, empathy and inclusion.
Content descriptorAC9HP6P04 Personal, social and community health
describe and demonstrate how respect and empathy can be expressed to positively influence relationships
Elaborations (5)
- Elaboration exploring strategies for responding when relationships change, such as starting a new school, changing priorities or interests, family break-up, or joining a new sports team
- Elaboration proposing strategies for managing the changing nature of relationships, including dealing with bullying and harassment, and building new friendships
- Elaboration exploring and performing different roles and responsibilities in physical activities that promote enjoyment, safety and positive outcomes for all participants
- Elaboration recognising how words and labels used regarding First Nations Australians can cause offence and how this awareness can support and strengthen respectful relationships
- Elaboration examining the behaviours people demonstrate when treating others in respectful ways, and comparing to those behaviours that constitute forms of bullying, racism or gender-based violence
Content descriptorAC9HP6P05 Personal, social and community health
describe and implement strategies to value diversity in their communities
Elaborations (6)
- Elaboration proposing strategies to help others understand points of view that differ from their own and to encourage discussion about individual and cultural similarities and differences to tackle discrimination such as sexism, racism and homophobia
- Elaboration exploring initiatives that sporting and cultural groups use to celebrate diversity, counter discrimination and racism, and support the wellbeing of their communities
- Elaboration discussing the role bystanders can play in promoting respectful interactions and challenging disrespect and discrimination such as homophobia, transphobia and racism
- Elaboration discussing how adaptations and modifications to physical activities can enable inclusivity for students with a range of abilities
- Elaboration exploring the importance of cultural expressions of First Nations Australians in maintaining a continuing deep connection to Country/Place and its influence on wellbeing
- Elaboration examining how beliefs, values and cultural practices convey meaning and influence peoples’ sense of identity and belonging, including Australians of Asian heritage
They explain how stereotypes influence roles and responsibilities.
Content descriptorAC9HP6P03 Personal, social and community health
investigate how the portrayal of societal roles and responsibilities can be influenced by gender stereotypes
Elaborations (4)
- Elaboration identifying characters in texts who are not constrained by traditional gender stereotypes and how this influences their choices and actions
- Elaboration questioning the fairness of gender roles and proposing ways to challenge those practices that infringe on an individual’s human rights
- Elaboration investigating how social and cultural norms about gender can influence the roles and responsibilities of family members and people within their community
- Elaboration identifying those gender norms that can have limiting and harmful effects, and proposing strategies to advance gender equality and respect for human rights
Students explain how communication skills, protective behaviours and help-seeking strategies keep themselves and others safe online and offline.
Content descriptorAC9HP6P07 Personal, social and community health
describe strategies for seeking, giving or denying consent and rehearse how to communicate their intentions effectively and respectfully
Elaborations (3)
- Elaboration exploring the steps of seeking, giving or denying consent (asking, responding, listening and reacting) and practising how to communicate their intentions effectively at each step
- Elaboration practising and refining strategies for interpreting verbal and non-verbal cues related to seeking, giving and denying consent in a range of situations
- Elaboration analysing how a person’s reaction to being denied permission to do something can affect others’ feelings and discussing options for dealing with situations when this may occur; for example, feelings of disappointment, shame and anger associated with rejection
Content descriptorAC9HP6P08 Personal, social and community health
analyse and rehearse protective behaviours and help-seeking strategies that can be used in a range of online and offline situations
Elaborations (6)
- Elaboration researching sources of health information and places where they can seek help, and prioritising those that are reliable and trustworthy
- Elaboration examining ways to normalise and de-stigmatise help-seeking behaviour so all students feel more comfortable and confident to seek help when needed
- Elaboration discussing strategies for maintaining online safety when using digital tools and environments, including the options and processes for reporting negative or harmful behaviour
- Elaboration exploring actions they can take when they feel unsafe when online; for example, who to speak to if someone posts an embarrassing picture of them without permission or when to step away from negative online social interactions
- Elaboration proposing strategies they can use if they witness others in unsafe situations, such as accessing support networks or telling an adult they trust
- Elaboration analysing the responses of characters in TV shows or movies when in unsafe or risky situations and discussing the efficacy of their response to the situation
They analyse health information to refine strategies to enhance their own and others’ health, safety, relationships and wellbeing.
Content descriptorAC9HP6P09 Personal, social and community health
investigate different sources and types of health information and how these apply to their own and others’ health choices
Elaborations (4)
- Elaboration examining how family, friends, media and public identities may influence the way people act and the choices they make in relation to their health
- Elaboration analysing nutritional information of different foods and developing strategies to communicate healthier choices to their family
- Elaboration identifying trusted people in their lives with whom they can share their health needs and concerns, and rehearsing ways to communicate concerns about their health to a variety of support people
- Elaboration examining and comparing relevant health information and opinions, and identifying which aspects can be verified as accurate and reliable
Content descriptorAC9HP6P10 Personal, social and community health
analyse how behaviours influence the health, safety, relationships and wellbeing of individuals and communities
Elaborations (8)
- Elaboration recognising actions that can help keep classmates safe, including strategies to reduce potential for contamination, infection and anaphylaxis
- Elaboration investigating practices that help promote and maintain health and wellbeing, such as eating a diet reflecting The Australian Guide to Healthy Eating, meeting recommendations for daily physical activity and creating connections with others to enhance social health
- Elaboration exploring how kinship and extended family structures in First Nations Australian communities support and enhance the health, safety and wellbeing of their communities
- Elaboration proposing strategies they can use in daily routines to increase physical activity levels and reduce sedentary behaviour
- Elaboration practising and refining assertive communication techniques that can be used in a range of situations where they may be asked to do something they don’t believe is appropriate
- Elaboration proposing and implementing strategies to positively contribute to online environments, such as evaluating the impact of “character” behaviour when gaming with peers
- Elaboration examining sustainable food practices to measure the quality of food available in the school canteen or local area
- Elaboration describing strategies to support a sense of belonging and connection, and recognising the importance of social support for enhancing mental health and wellbeing
Students refine and modify movement skills and apply movement concepts across a range of situations.
Content descriptorAC9HP6M01 Movement and physical activity
adapt and modify movement skills across a variety of situations
Elaborations (5)
- Elaboration applying stability and locomotor skills to dodge and feint in different movement situations
- Elaboration performing activities that involve a transition from one skill to another, such as from dribbling to shooting or from leaping to balancing, in changing movement situations
- Elaboration adapting kicking, striking and throwing skills to a variety of new games and activities
- Elaboration combining surface propulsion and underwater skills in an aquatic environment
- Elaboration composing and performing a range of static and dynamic balances on different body parts, rotating and pivoting to change direction of movement
Content descriptorAC9HP6M03 Movement and physical activity
investigate how different movement concepts related to effort, space, time, objects and people can be applied to improve movement outcomes
Elaborations (4)
- Elaboration demonstrating an understanding of how to adjust the force and speed of an object to improve accuracy and control
- Elaboration creating a movement sequence that demonstrates variations in flow and levels, and involves individuals moving together in time
- Elaboration working with a partner to explore pushing and pulling movements and how these can be manipulated to generate and perform counterbalances
- Elaboration developing strategies that exploit the playing space to create overlaps and extra attackers
They transfer movement strategies between situations and evaluate the impact on movement outcomes.
Content descriptorAC9HP6M02 Movement and physical activity
transfer familiar movement strategies to different movement situations
Elaborations (4)
- Elaboration adapting and transferring defensive or offensive strategies that have been successful in one game to another similar game
- Elaboration examining and demonstrating how strategies used in one physical activity can be transferred to a new movement situation
- Elaboration transferring strategies they have used to maintain balance to safely traverse a natural environment
- Elaboration making judgements, based on agreed criteria, about the effectiveness of transferring strategies from one game to another
Content descriptorAC9HP6M07 Movement and physical activity
predict and test the effectiveness of applying different skills and strategies in a range of movement situations
Elaborations (3)
- Elaboration predicting and systematically testing a range of solutions to unfamiliar movement challenges to find out which solution is most appropriate or effective
- Elaboration adapting movement skills and strategies from other contexts to generate creative solutions to unfamiliar movement challenges when participating in outdoor activities
- Elaboration co-developing criteria to assess effectiveness of responses to movement challenges, predicting the effectiveness of each, then testing and refining solutions against the criteria in order to achieve successful outcomes
Students propose strategies to promote physical activity participation that enhance health, fitness and wellbeing.
Content descriptorAC9HP6M04 Movement and physical activity
participate in physical activities to investigate the body’s reaction to different levels of intensity
Elaborations (3)
- Elaboration performing activities of different intensities and measuring breathing rate, heart rate and other body responses to categorise activities into low, moderate and high intensity
- Elaboration designing and modelling different warm-up and cool-down routines for the class and discussing their importance for reducing the chance of injuries or soreness after activity
- Elaboration participating in and designing physical activity opportunities that support their health and fitness goals
Content descriptorAC9HP6M05 Movement and physical activity
participate in physical activities that enhance health and wellbeing in natural and outdoor settings, and analyse the steps and resources needed to promote participation
Elaborations (4)
- Elaboration analysing how access to natural environments and the outdoors can influence participation in physical activities, and enhance health and wellbeing
- Elaboration learning traditional dances from local First Nations Australian community members and recognising the role dance plays in the lives of these communities
- Elaboration researching the Australian 24-Hour Movement Guidelines for Children and Young People, comparing their daily habits of physical activity to the recommendations and proposing strategies for enhancing or maintaining their levels of activity
- Elaboration discussing how a connection to a community space or special place can influence the types of physical activity options people will choose to participate in, such as links to skate parks, surf beaches or bushwalking trails
Content descriptorAC9HP6M06 Movement and physical activity
propose and explain strategies to increase physical activity and reduce sedentary behaviour levels in their lives
Elaborations (3)
- Elaboration creating and participating in an activity circuit they could replicate at home that is designed to improve health-related fitness
- Elaboration examining the benefits of physical activity for social health and mental wellbeing, and researching options for participating in physical activities in the local area
- Elaboration investigating the resources needed and steps required to set up a lunchtime sports competition, activity circuit or playground games aimed at increasing levels of physical activity among students and staff
They describe contributions they can make as a group and team member to support fair play and inclusion across a range of movement contexts.
Content descriptorAC9HP6M08 Movement and physical activity
devise and test alternative rules and game modifications to support fair play and inclusive participation
Elaborations (4)
- Elaboration proposing changes to rules and/or conditions to create a more inclusive game or to allow for a fairer contest
- Elaboration recognising unfairness and exclusion in a game situation, and proposing strategies to overcome these issues
- Elaboration discussing where and when they have witnessed fairness and inclusion in a game situation and explaining what factors led to the game being inclusive and fair
- Elaboration investigating the effectiveness of rules used in traditional games of First Nations Australians to promote participation, such as Inkanyi: a cooperative running game played by the Pitjantjatjara / Yankunytjatjara of central Australia where there are no winners and Barambah gimbe: a throwing and catching game from the lands of the Wakka Wakka where catchers can be nominated to increase participation
Content descriptorAC9HP6M09 Movement and physical activity
participate positively in groups and teams by contributing to group activities, encouraging others and negotiating roles and responsibilities
Elaborations (3)
- Elaboration exploring and performing the different roles and responsibilities in physical activities that promote enjoyment, safety and positive outcomes for participants
- Elaboration demonstrating negotiation skills when dealing with conflicts or disagreements in movement situations
- Elaboration using reflective listening and assertive communication when working in small groups on movement tasks or challenges
This achievement standard describes the expected learning for Years 5 to 6 Health and Physical Education. Use it to plan teaching and assessment with the Australian Curriculum v9.
At a Glance
| Strand | Substrand | CDs | Elaborations |
|---|---|---|---|
| Movement and physical activity | Moving our bodies | 3 | 13 |
| Movement and physical activity | Making active choices | 3 | 10 |
| Movement and physical activity | Learning through movement | 3 | 10 |
| Personal, social and community health | Identities and change | 3 | 16 |
| Personal, social and community health | Interacting with others | 4 | 17 |
| Personal, social and community health | Making healthy and safe choices | 3 | 18 |
| Total | 19 | 84 | |