Years 7 to 8 Health and Physical Education Achievement Standard
8 statements aligned to content descriptors and elaborations
Achievement standard (as ACARA publishes it)
Achievement standard
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By the end of Year 8, students analyse factors that influence identities, emotions and responses to change, and describe strategies to respond to these influences. They analyse how stereotypes, respect, empathy and valuing diversity influence relationships. Students analyse the effectiveness of assertive communication strategies, protective behaviours and help-seeking strategies applied online and offline. They analyse health information and messages to propose strategies that enhance their own and others’ health, safety, relationships and wellbeing. Students apply and transfer movement skills and movement concepts across a range of situations. They implement and evaluate the effectiveness of movement strategies on movement outcomes. Students propose and evaluate strategies designed to achieve personal health, fitness and wellbeing outcomes. They select, use and refine strategies to support inclusion, fair play and collaboration across a range of movement contexts.
The 8 achievement standard statements
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By the end of Year 8, students analyse factors that influence identities, emotions and responses to change, and describe strategies to respond to these influences.
Content descriptorAC9HP8P01 Personal, social and community health
analyse and reflect on the influence of values and beliefs on the development of identities
Elaborations (4)
- Elaboration examining how their values and beliefs, as well as those of family and friends, influence the development of identities
- Elaboration analysing how naming of deceased protocols, such as kumanjayi, can impact the identities of other members within First Nations Australian communities
- Elaboration examining how cultural values and beliefs influence the way young people view themselves, including young Australians of Asian heritage
- Elaboration examining how cultural beliefs about the physical changes experienced during puberty can influence gender, cultural and sexual identities
Content descriptorAC9HP8P02 Personal, social and community health
analyse the impact of changes and transitions, and devise strategies to support themselves and others through these changes
Elaborations (5)
- Elaboration investigating the changing nature of peer and family relationships and proposing strategies to manage these changes
- Elaboration accessing and assessing health information and services that support young people to effectively manage changes and transitions as they grow older, including sexual health information about sexually transmitted infections, contraception and safe sexual practices
- Elaboration examining how ceremonies of First Nations Australians involve sharing of cultural knowledge leading to changes in social standing and responsibilities in communities
- Elaboration examining the notion of “border crossing”; that is, how First Nations Australians live across multiple cultures, and how these transitions can impact on a sense of belonging to culture, family and peer groups
- Elaboration evaluating and practising coping, communication and problem-solving skills to manage changes and emotions associated with puberty and getting older
Content descriptorAC9HP8P06 Personal, social and community health
analyse factors that influence emotional responses and devise strategies to self-manage emotions
Elaborations (3)
- Elaboration investigating personal, social and cultural factors that influence the way individuals respond emotionally to different situations and determining the impact these responses could have on others
- Elaboration exploring different viewpoints, practising being empathetic and considering alternative ways to respond in a variety of situations, which take into account how they may affect others
- Elaboration recognising and interpreting emotional responses to stressful situations and proposing strategies for ensuring those responses don’t have a negative impact on others
They analyse how stereotypes, respect, empathy and valuing diversity influence relationships.
Content descriptorAC9HP8P03 Personal, social and community health
examine how roles, decision-making, and levels of power, coercion and control within relationships can be influenced by gender stereotypes
Elaborations (4)
- Elaboration exploring scenarios in texts that demonstrate how gender inequality can arise from intergenerational patterns of inequity and unequal power in relationships
- Elaboration examining how gender roles and stereotypes can influence beliefs and decisions about self, friendships, sexual relationships, sexual behaviour, contraceptive use, substance use and future life plans
- Elaboration identifying those positive character attributes and strengths that are valued regardless of gender
- Elaboration investigating strategies that have been successful in challenging harmful or limiting stereotypes, attitudes or practices
Content descriptorAC9HP8P04 Personal, social and community health
examine the roles of respect, empathy, power and coercion in developing respectful relationships
Elaborations (5)
- Elaboration analysing how behaviours, actions and responses to situations can change depending on whether they are by themselves, with friends or with family
- Elaboration recognising the impact bullying and harassment can have on relationships, including online relationships
- Elaboration showing respect for cultural norms and sensitivities when building relationships with people from different cultural backgrounds
- Elaboration proposing strategies for addressing racism towards First Nations Australians, including the role of bystanders in promoting respectful interactions and challenging disrespect and discrimination
- Elaboration examining what constitutes disrespectful, harmful or violent behaviour within peer, family and intimate relationships
Content descriptorAC9HP8P05 Personal, social and community health
investigate strategies that influence how communities value diversity and propose actions they can take to promote inclusion in their communities
Elaborations (6)
- Elaboration investigating how respecting diversity and challenging racism, sexism, ableism (disability discrimination) and homophobia influence individual and community health and wellbeing
- Elaboration examining values and beliefs about cultural and social issues such as gender, race, violence, sexuality and ability, and how resisting stereotypes can help students be themselves
- Elaboration developing strategies to challenge narrow views of gender, race, violence, sexuality, gender diversity and ability to contribute to inclusive communities
- Elaboration researching how norms, stereotypes and prejudice are challenged in local, national and global contexts
- Elaboration investigating events and strategies that value the contributions of First Nations Australians and strengthen relationships, such as Indigenous rounds in sporting codes and NAIDOC Week
- Elaboration identifying examples of beliefs and cultural practices within, between and across cultural groups, including cultural groups from the Asian region, and describing how they have changed or remained the same over time
Students analyse the effectiveness of assertive communication strategies, protective behaviours and help-seeking strategies applied online and offline.
Content descriptorAC9HP8P07 Personal, social and community health
explain and apply skills and strategies to communicate assertively and respectfully when seeking, giving or denying consent
Elaborations (3)
- Elaboration exploring and refining skills and strategies needed to communicate assertively and respectfully in relationships
- Elaboration understanding and applying online and social protocols to enhance relationships with others and protect their own wellbeing, including recognising and responding to online content that may be harmful for themselves or others (such as grooming or image-based abuse), respectfully communicating needs or concerns to others
- Elaboration examining the nature of consent in different types of relationships, and proposing and practising strategies for seeking, giving and denying consent respectfully
Content descriptorAC9HP8P08 Personal, social and community health
refine protective behaviours and evaluate community resources to seek help for themselves and others
Elaborations (6)
- Elaboration exploring different strategies they can use, and resources or help sites they can access or refer others to, if they are experiencing symptoms of anxiety or depression
- Elaboration examining scenarios to highlight how emotions, dispositions, social supports, and gender and cultural norms can affect a person’s willingness to seek help
- Elaboration exploring strategies for dealing with online abuse and bullying when there is an imbalance of power, such as grooming, image-based abuse or negative social interactions, and reporting the situation to appropriate authorities, trusted adults and through online tools
- Elaboration collaborating with peers to suggest strategies they could use if they are being encouraged to use a substance such as alcohol, e-cigarettes, cannabis or inhalants
- Elaboration analysing how bystanders play a role in ensuring online spaces are positive and safe, and examining how support services such as kidshelpline and the eSafety Commissioner can provide support for young people who feel unsafe, bullied or abused online
- Elaboration exploring help-seeking scenarios young people may encounter and sharing strategies for dealing with each situation, including situations linked to substance use, mental health issues, safety and risk-taking, and sexual health
They analyse health information and messages to propose strategies that enhance their own and others’ health, safety, relationships and wellbeing.
Content descriptorAC9HP8P09 Personal, social and community health
investigate how media and influential people impact attitudes, beliefs, decisions and behaviours in relation to health, safety, relationships and wellbeing
Elaborations (5)
- Elaboration analysing the credibility, validity and relevance of health messages conveyed by different sources (including news sites, bloggers, influencers and social media advertising) and applying credible information to health-related decisions
- Elaboration investigating how messages related to food are portrayed in the media and how this may impact decision-making in relation to health and wellbeing
- Elaboration exploring and evaluating the accessibility and reliability of health information sources from the media that target young people in relation to their health, wellbeing, body, sexuality, relationships and other health issues
- Elaboration exploring health campaigns targeting First Nations Australian young people and discussing the messages and strategies used to promote and enhance their health; for example, Deadly Choices, Don’t Make Smokes Your Story and Yarn Safe
- Elaboration analysing how messages related to sexual relationships are portrayed in different forms of media and how they may influence the way people act within relationships
Content descriptorAC9HP8P10 Personal, social and community health
plan and implement strategies, using health resources, to enhance their own and others’ health, safety, relationships and wellbeing
Elaborations (8)
- Elaboration proposing and implementing actions and behaviours that promote safe participation in physical activities, and evaluating the impact participation can have on their own and others’ mood and mental wellbeing
- Elaboration investigating food-serving recommendations from The Australian Guide to Healthy Eating and producing a guide to help students make healthy choices when buying food from the school canteen
- Elaboration researching a variety of snack and lunch options, and evaluating nutritional value, value for money and sustainability to create a weekly menu plan; considering the benefits of eating locally grown, chemical-free produce to support personal health benefits, reduce food miles and support local producers
- Elaboration investigating how First Nations Australians have developed complete diets that meet nutritional requirements, and used and continue to use food for medicinal purposes
- Elaboration examining how different cultures value the contribution of the mind–body–spirit connection to health and wellbeing; for example, Dadirri – the Aboriginal meditative practice of deep listening developed and shared by First Nations Australians of the Daly River region, and yoga and meditation practices from the Asia region
- Elaboration investigating preventive health practices relevant to young people, and designing and implementing health promotion activities targeting these practices
- Elaboration investigating tools and designing routines that help to regulate the use of digital environments and tools and ensure a healthy pattern of use, such as using “do not disturb” mode or turning off notifications
- Elaboration investigating different approaches and developing personal plans for promoting their own positive mental health and wellbeing, such as mindfulness, relaxation techniques and healthy eating
Students apply and transfer movement skills and movement concepts across a range of situations.
Content descriptorAC9HP8M01 Movement and physical activity
analyse, refine and transfer movement skills in a variety of movement situations
Elaborations (6)
- Elaboration implementing feedback from a teacher to refine how they move within the playing or performance space
- Elaboration using feedback from teammates in a game to know when to travel, mark or intercept to achieve and retain possession
- Elaboration using feedback from a peer coach to adapt movement sequences to create, use and defend space in invasion, net/court, striking and fielding, and target games
- Elaboration refining a range of swimming strokes using feedback from a teacher, peers or video resources
- Elaboration using feedback from others to refine the composition of a group dance sequence
- Elaboration using feedback from others to safely and efficiently travel around, over, up, under and through natural or built obstacles
Content descriptorAC9HP8M03 Movement and physical activity
demonstrate and explain how movement concepts related to effort, space, time, objects and people can be manipulated to improve movement outcomes
Elaborations (4)
- Elaboration performing a range of movements and analysing technique based on understanding of effort in relation to take-off, body position and landing
- Elaboration demonstrating an understanding of how to adjust the angle of release of an object and how this will affect the height and distance of flight
- Elaboration creating, performing and appraising rhythmic movement sequences that demonstrate variations in flow of movements, use of space and relationships to other performers
- Elaboration designing and refining performances to demonstrate how to manipulate space and relationships between players in the space to achieve successful movement outcomes
They implement and evaluate the effectiveness of movement strategies on movement outcomes.
Content descriptorAC9HP8M02 Movement and physical activity
design and demonstrate how movement strategies can be manipulated to improve movement outcomes
Elaborations (4)
- Elaboration developing and implementing appropriate strategies for selected movement scenarios
- Elaboration selecting strategies that have been successful previously and applying the most appropriate ones when solving new movement challenges
- Elaboration exploring similarities between the bases of support and flow of movements when performing different movement sequences that require static and dynamic balance
- Elaboration predicting the effectiveness of changes in tactics or strategies on scoring opportunities and suggesting reasons for any unexpected results
Content descriptorAC9HP8M07 Movement and physical activity
propose and evaluate movement strategies and skills that would be most effective in different movement situations
Elaborations (3)
- Elaboration evaluating factors that enabled them to achieve success in movement activities and justifying how these factors can be transferred to other learning contexts
- Elaboration explaining and justifying the movement strategies selected in response to movement challenges when participating in outdoor or nature-based activities such as rope courses, bushwalking, orienteering or canoeing
- Elaboration putting their movement solutions into action by predicting outcomes and testing the approach proposed to achieve successful movement outcomes
Students propose and evaluate strategies designed to achieve personal health, fitness and wellbeing outcomes.
Content descriptorAC9HP8M04 Movement and physical activity
participate in physical activities designed to improve fitness and wellbeing to investigate the impact of regular participation on health, fitness and wellbeing
Elaborations (3)
- Elaboration using digital tools to design personal physical activity programs that support regular participation and meet their individual health, wellbeing and fitness goals
- Elaboration designing and performing a fitness circuit they could implement at home (with minimal equipment) that improves one or more fitness components
- Elaboration researching and participating in new activities to explore how they can enhance health, fitness and wellbeing, such as yoga, mindfulness meditation, gym classes, HIIT sessions
Content descriptorAC9HP8M05 Movement and physical activity
participate in physical activities that utilise community spaces and outdoor settings, and evaluate strategies to support increased use of these spaces
Elaborations (4)
- Elaboration evaluating different strategies used to manage and protect environments where physical activities take place, such as bushwalking trails, surf beaches, skate parks and sporting fields
- Elaboration investigating different approaches to custodial responsibility for Country/Place used by First Nations Australian communities to support the use of local settings and spaces for physical activity while protecting the environment
- Elaboration designing and evaluating physical activity options that reimagine the use of community spaces to encourage more active lifestyles among their peer group
- Elaboration promoting an understanding of minimal-impact outdoor recreation in the local area
Content descriptorAC9HP8M06 Movement and physical activity
design and justify strategies to increase physical activity levels to achieve health and wellbeing outcomes
Elaborations (3)
- Elaboration designing and monitoring a personal physical activity plan that proposes realistic strategies for increasing physical activity levels and reducing sedentary behaviours
- Elaboration investigating which physical activities people engage in to maintain emotional and social wellbeing, and designing a program of activities aimed at increasing social connection and wellbeing
- Elaboration comparing their current physical activity levels, amount of sleep and sedentary activity time with Australia’s 24-Hour Movement Guidelines for Children and Young People and suggesting strategies for themselves and others to meet these recommendations
They select, use and refine strategies to support inclusion, fair play and collaboration across a range of movement contexts.
Content descriptorAC9HP8M08 Movement and physical activity
investigate modifications to equipment, rules and scoring systems that support fair play and inclusive participation
Elaborations (4)
- Elaboration modifying rules, equipment or scoring systems to allow all participants to enjoy success in physical activities
- Elaboration applying and adapting scoring systems in activities to assess movement performances consistently and fairly
- Elaboration analysing the benefits and potential drawbacks of activities where players, rather than an independent official, are responsible for officiating the game
- Elaboration exploring rules, equipment and scoring systems of traditional games of First Nations Australians and investigating how they support skill development and fair and inclusive play
Content descriptorAC9HP8M09 Movement and physical activity
practise and apply leadership, collaboration and group decision-making processes when participating in a range of physical activities
Elaborations (4)
- Elaboration adopting roles and responsibilities that support and enhance team cohesion and lead to successful movement outcomes
- Elaboration applying an understanding of verbal, physical and situational cues to identify and appropriately respond to the feelings and motives of others when working in a team or group
- Elaboration reflecting on their role and articulating how the actions they initiated in that role led to the achievement of successful outcomes
- Elaboration undertaking various roles as a leader or collaborator to support the planning of physical activities for their team or peer group
This achievement standard describes the expected learning for Years 7 to 8 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 | 14 |
| Movement and physical activity | Making active choices | 3 | 10 |
| Movement and physical activity | Learning through movement | 3 | 11 |
| Personal, social and community health | Identities and change | 3 | 13 |
| Personal, social and community health | Interacting with others | 4 | 17 |
| Personal, social and community health | Making healthy and safe choices | 3 | 19 |
| Total | 19 | 84 | |