Years 9 to 10 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 10, students propose and evaluate personal strategies to manage their identities, emotions and responses to change. They evaluate how attitudes and beliefs about equality, respect, diversity and inclusion influence the nature and quality of relationships. Students propose and justify strategies to manage online and offline situations where their own or others’ health, safety, relationships or wellbeing may be at risk. They synthesise health information from credible sources to propose and justify strategies to enhance their own and others’ health, safety, relationships and wellbeing. Students evaluate and refine their own and others’ movement skills and performances, and apply movement concepts in challenging or unfamiliar situations. They adapt and transfer movement strategies to unfamiliar situations to achieve successful outcomes. Students propose and evaluate community-based physical activity interventions designed to improve the health, fitness and wellbeing of themselves and others. They apply and evaluate leadership approaches, collaboration strategies and ethical behaviours across a range of movement contexts.
The 8 achievement standard statements
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By the end of Year 10, students propose and evaluate personal strategies to manage their identities, emotions and responses to change.
Content descriptorAC9HP10P01 Personal, social and community health
analyse factors that shape identities and evaluate how individuals influence the identities of others
Elaborations (5)
- Elaboration evaluating how societal norms, stereotypes and expectations influence how young people view themselves and how they deal with these influences
- Elaboration analysing how the use of personal totems in First Nations Australian cultures can be based on personal qualities and contribute to identities
- Elaboration investigating how cultural beliefs and practices surrounding transitions to adulthood may differ between cultures, including the cultures of Asia
- Elaboration analysing the role of family, friends and community in supporting an individual’s identities, and proposing strategies to enhance their own and others’ wellbeing
- Elaboration examining how societal norms, stereotypes and expectations influence perceptions of movement competence
Content descriptorAC9HP10P02 Personal, social and community health
refine, evaluate and adapt strategies for managing changes and transitions
Elaborations (5)
- Elaboration practising skills to deal with challenging or unsafe situations, such as refusal skills, communicating choices, expressing opinions and initiating contingency plans
- Elaboration assessing behavioural expectations in different relationships and social situations, and examining how these expectations can influence decisions and actions
- Elaboration analysing the changing roles and responsibilities for First Nations Australians as their social standing changes within their communities
- Elaboration discussing the impact of border crossing on the development of identities for First Nations Australians
- Elaboration rehearsing strategies to respectfully assert their stance on a situation, dilemma or decision by expressing thoughts, opinions and beliefs that acknowledge the feelings of others
Content descriptorAC9HP10P06 Personal, social and community health
evaluate emotional responses in different situations to refine strategies for managing emotions
Elaborations (3)
- Elaboration proposing strategies for managing emotional responses and resolving conflict in a family, school or social situation, or online environment
- Elaboration reflecting on the possible consequences of not recognising their own or others’ emotions in a range of challenging situations, including responses to rejection, failure, harassment and violence
- Elaboration evaluating situations where an individual may react with extreme or uncontrolled emotion and reflecting on the impact that this response may have on the situation and/or their relationships
They evaluate how attitudes and beliefs about equality, respect, diversity and inclusion influence the nature and quality of relationships.
Content descriptorAC9HP10P03 Personal, social and community health
investigate how gender equality and challenging assumptions about gender can prevent violence and abuse in relationships
Elaborations (4)
- Elaboration investigate and challenge attitudes that lead to people enacting, excusing or condoning gender-based violence
- Elaboration analysing ways that attitudes towards gender equality and power can affect expectations and behaviour, and lead to practices of sexual coercion, harassment, violence and submission
- Elaboration evaluating how gender equality can empower people to develop equal and respectful relationships
- Elaboration exploring scenarios in texts that demonstrate how gender inequality can arise from intergenerational patterns of inequity and unequal power in relationships, and proposing strategies for challenging inequality in their communities
Content descriptorAC9HP10P04 Personal, social and community health
evaluate the influence of respect, empathy, power and coercion on establishing and maintaining respectful relationships
Elaborations (5)
- Elaboration investigating the characteristics of positive, respectful relationships and the rights and ethical responsibilities of individuals in relationships
- Elaboration investigating how the balance of power influences the nature of relationships and proposing actions that can be taken when a relationship is not respectful
- Elaboration investigating how demonstrating support for causes that promote truth-telling can build cultural awareness, empathy and respectful relationships
- Elaboration identifying the ways in which historical patterns of inequity, violence and discrimination can have lasting intergenerational effects on wellbeing, and considering strategies to build the cultural awareness, empathy, compassion and respect that contribute to reconciliation
- Elaboration investigating how bullying, racism and gender-based violence can take different forms, including verbal, physical, emotional, sexual and economic forms, and can occur in both face-to-face and online environments
Content descriptorAC9HP10P05 Personal, social and community health
propose strategies and actions individuals and groups can implement to challenge biases, stereotypes, prejudices and discrimination, and promote inclusion in their communities
Elaborations (6)
- Elaboration analysing the implications of attitudes and behaviours such as prejudice, marginalisation, homophobia, racism, discrimination, violence and harassment on individuals and communities, and proposing countermeasures to prevent these behaviours
- Elaboration investigating community health resources to evaluate how accessible they are for marginalised individuals and groups, and proposing changes to improve inclusiveness and accessibility
- Elaboration critiquing media representations of different cultural and racial groups and analysing whether the representations are respectful, realistic and inclusive
- Elaboration analysing messages about gender norms and stereotypes in popular culture and considering the impact these might have on individuals, institutions and communities
- Elaboration designing strategies and actions they can implement to challenge stereotypes, prejudices and discrimination, and publicly acknowledge the contributions First Nations Australians make to Australia’s sporting and health fields
- Elaboration proposing strategies to challenge prejudices, biases and discrimination that target specific cultural groups, including Australians of Asian heritage
Students propose and justify strategies to manage online and offline situations where their own or others’ health, safety, relationships or wellbeing may be at risk.
Content descriptorAC9HP10P07 Personal, social and community health
examine how strategies, such as communicating choices, seeking, giving and denying consent, and expressing opinions and needs can support the development of respectful relationships, including sexual relationships
Elaborations (4)
- Elaboration describing strategies that enhance the safety and wellbeing of sexual partners, such as communicating feelings of each party, respecting boundaries and choices, gaining affirmative consent, assertive communication and respecting individuals’ rights
- Elaboration investigating the legal requirements for their state or territory in relation to seeking, giving, refusing and accepting the refusal of consent, and considering how these laws relate to relationships with friends, colleagues, strangers and intimate partners, in both online and offline interactions
- Elaboration reflecting on the potential impact of their own behaviour on others and the importance of taking responsibility for their own actions to ensure they do no harm to others
- Elaboration refining strategies to communicate clearly and respectfully their choices, needs and opinions in a range of relationship scenarios, such as in peer group, family or work situations
Content descriptorAC9HP10P08 Personal, social and community health
plan, rehearse and evaluate strategies for managing situations where their own or others’ health, safety or wellbeing may be at risk
Elaborations (6)
- Elaboration critiquing the appropriateness and effectiveness of help and support services available for young people in the local community
- Elaboration proposing and practising a range of realistic responses to scenarios where peers are encouraging them to take unnecessary risks, such as in relation to the use of e-cigarettes, cannabis, psychostimulants, opiates or hallucinogens
- Elaboration investigating a range of behaviours to determine positive, safe, legal and ethical behaviour when using digital tools and environments and recognising what actions can be taken when behaviour becomes abusive
- Elaboration planning and practising responses to emergencies where they may be required to administer first aid to a friend or stranger, including CPR
- Elaboration understanding the factors that impact a person’s ability to seek, give or deny consent, including when a person is affected by alcohol and other drugs, or there is an imbalance of power or coercion within the relationship
- Elaboration examining practices, policies and processes for ensuring safe blood practices in a range of situations, including not sharing needles, precautions when participating in physical activities and safe practices during sexual activity, including use of condoms and dams
They synthesise health information from credible sources to propose and justify strategies to enhance their own and others’ health, safety, relationships and wellbeing.
Content descriptorAC9HP10P09 Personal, social and community health
critique health information, services and media messaging about relationships, lifestyle choices, health decisions and behaviours to evaluate their influence on individual attitudes and actions
Elaborations (5)
- Elaboration critiquing health information and services that provide advice and support on issues targeted at specific groups of young people, including support with substance use, healthy food choices, fitness and exercise plans, mental health support, sexual health and personal safety
- Elaboration analysing the nutritional composition of foods eaten by the First Peoples of Australia and explaining how the information could be used to increase health benefits for everyone
- Elaboration evaluating strategies and actions to increase personal safety and planning to promote these in the school and community
- Elaboration investigating health issues specific to First Nations Australian communities and proposing proactive community strategies for promoting better access and health outcomes; for example, remote area dialysis buses and community-based treatment options
- Elaboration discussing how the portrayal of sexual relationships in TV shows, advertisements, movies, popular music and online content (such as pornography) may influence people’s beliefs about respectful, safe and consensual relationships
Content descriptorAC9HP10P10 Personal, social and community health
plan, justify and critique strategies to enhance their own and others’ health, safety, relationships and wellbeing
Elaborations (8)
- Elaboration investigating community-action initiatives young people have started that have a positive influence on the health and wellbeing of their communities
- Elaboration proposing, sharing and evaluating a presentation on serving and eating food that has been prepared sustainably; for example, using local ingredients to cut down on emissions, using sustainably produced foods and not using single-use plastic for serving
- Elaboration engaging in nature experiences to understand how these activities can promote the development of eco-identity and positive sense of wellbeing, including exploring how a deep connection to Country/Place enhances health and wellbeing for First Nations Australians
- Elaboration investigating how cultural rights of First Nations Australians include maintaining traditional diets and explaining how these have proven health and wellbeing benefits
- Elaboration analysing the influence social, cultural and economic factors may have on health behaviours and help-seeking, such as factors associated with the cost of help or stigma associated with menstrual health, gender and sexual diversity, sexual health and mental illness
- Elaboration investigating the pharmacopeia and health practices of First Nations Australian communities while showing respect for Indigenous Cultural and Intellectual Property (ICIP) protocols and cultural knowledge
- Elaboration proposing constructive, healthy and manageable actions when using tools and digital environments to promote respect, inclusion and the wellbeing of others, such as researching what to do if they, or someone they know, is being targeted online
- Elaboration designing and evaluating strategies that enhance their own and others’ mental health and wellbeing, such as regular physical activity, positive self-talk, consistent sleep habits, mindfulness and social connection
Students evaluate and refine their own and others’ movement skills and performances, and apply movement concepts in challenging or unfamiliar situations.
Content descriptorAC9HP10M01 Movement and physical activity
analyse, adapt and refine their own and others’ movement skills in a range of challenging movement situations to enhance performance
Elaborations (5)
- Elaboration using knowledge of results feedback to support another student in refining a skill to perform with greater accuracy and control
- Elaboration using digital tools to record their own and others' performance, and providing feedback on timing of movements in relation to teammates, opposition players, movement of the ball or other external stimuli
- Elaboration adapting and responding to changes in equipment that increase the complexity of a movement task or performance
- Elaboration analysing their own and others’ performances, such as at a swimming, cross-country or athletics carnival, and propose strategies for refining techniques to improve performance
- Elaboration providing constructive feedback on their own and others' group performance of a movement sequence
Content descriptorAC9HP10M03 Movement and physical activity
apply movement concepts in new or challenging movement situations and analyse the impact each concept has on movement outcomes
Elaborations (4)
- Elaboration experimenting with the manipulation of force and speed applied to an object to examine the difference created in movement paths, such as topspin forehands and outswing bowling
- Elaboration analysing a range of ways the body can absorb force and evaluating which techniques are most effective in preventing potential injury across a range of game situations
- Elaboration creating and evaluating a group performance that demonstrates synchronous and individual movements
- Elaboration analysing and describing how individual or team performance has improved through modifications to the use of space and time
They adapt and transfer movement strategies to unfamiliar situations to achieve successful outcomes.
Content descriptorAC9HP10M02 Movement and physical activity
create and refine movement strategies to achieve successful outcomes across a range of challenging movement situations
Elaborations (4)
- Elaboration reviewing, proposing and implementing alternative responses to movement situations based on the outcome of previous performances
- Elaboration performing specialised movement skills in situations where the rules or conditions have been modified to vary complexity
- Elaboration adapting and refining movement strategies to enhance movement outcomes when using different types of equipment
- Elaboration evaluating the effectiveness of a range of strategies in game situations using a personally developed set of criteria and suggesting how to adapt to improve performance
Content descriptorAC9HP10M07 Movement and physical activity
transfer and adapt skills and strategies from previous experiences to create successful outcomes in unfamiliar movement situations
Elaborations (3)
- Elaboration drawing parallels between successful movement strategies in one sporting situation and how similar strategies could be used effectively in a different sport
- Elaboration speculating on possible outcomes of innovative solutions to movement challenges based on past experiences when participating in outdoor or nature-based activities, such as rope climbing, bushwalking, abseiling or kayaking
- Elaboration reflecting on the effectiveness of movement solutions, suggesting improvements that can be made and proposing how the solution can be transferred to other movement situations
Students propose and evaluate community-based physical activity interventions designed to improve the health, fitness and wellbeing of themselves and others.
Content descriptorAC9HP10M04 Movement and physical activity
participate in physical activities designed to enhance health, wellbeing and fitness, and design, apply and evaluate strategies for incorporating these activities into their lives
Elaborations (3)
- Elaboration participating in a range of physical activities and evaluating individual responses such as heart rate, breathing rate, ability to talk and recovery rate
- Elaboration performing a range of activities designed to improve fitness and analysing how the activities improve individual components of fitness
- Elaboration setting realistic physical activity goals, and designing, implementing and evaluating a personalised program to incorporate regular physical activity into their weekly routines
Content descriptorAC9HP10M05 Movement and physical activity
participate in physical activities that promote health and social outcomes to design and evaluate participation strategies for themselves and others
Elaborations (4)
- Elaboration creating and evaluating proposals to promote the use of natural settings within the local community for physical activity
- Elaboration designing and critiquing a strategy to involve family, friends and members of the community in celebrations based around culturally significant physical activities to promote a sense of connection with and belonging to the community
- Elaboration investigating community-based campaigns to promote physical activity participation and determining key elements of success that could be replicated in a school-based campaign
- Elaboration identifying local natural resources and community spaces where individuals and groups can connect and participate in physical and social activities
Content descriptorAC9HP10M06 Movement and physical activity
design, implement and evaluate personalised plans for improving or maintaining their own or others’ physical activity levels to achieve fitness, health and wellbeing outcomes
Elaborations (3)
- Elaboration using digital tools to design, implement and monitor a personal fitness plan that includes a timeframe, goals and a variety of specific activities that meet the needs of different people
- Elaboration justifying the selection of physical activities included in a personalised plan linked to physical activity goals and wellbeing outcomes they wish to improve or maintain
- Elaboration investigating target training heart-rate zones for a range of different people, how these zones can be measured and how they relate to health, wellbeing and fitness levels
They apply and evaluate leadership approaches, collaboration strategies and ethical behaviours across a range of movement contexts.
Content descriptorAC9HP10M08 Movement and physical activity
demonstrate fair play and reflect on how ethical behaviour can influence physical activity outcomes for individuals and groups
Elaborations (4)
- Elaboration analysing how equitable participation in group activities can influence outcomes in physical activity
- Elaboration investigating the use of performance-enhancing drugs in sport and analysing the tensions between conflicting positions on whether they should be banned or permitted
- Elaboration discussing the role of organisations such as Sports Integrity Australia, sporting tribunals, the Australian Human Rights Commission and the Court of Arbitration for Sport, in promoting fairness and ethical behaviour in sport
- Elaboration analysing how First Nations Australian athletes have been treated in different sports and evaluating the impact that may have on the participation of young First Nations Australians in sport and physical activity
Content descriptorAC9HP10M09 Movement and physical activity
devise, implement and refine strategies for decision-making when working in groups or teams that demonstrate leadership and collaboration skills
Elaborations (4)
- Elaboration evaluating the contribution they make as an individual to teamwork, leadership and enjoyable participation for all
- Elaboration analysing the use of self-talk and encouragement to motivate themselves and team members to continue to participate, persist when things get challenging and improve performance
- Elaboration creating and implementing self-assessment and peer-assessment tools to evaluate performance in a variety of roles
- Elaboration identifying and critiquing leadership styles and group dynamics through collaboratively solving initiative games
This achievement standard describes the expected learning for Years 9 to 10 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 | 11 |
| Personal, social and community health | Identities and change | 3 | 14 |
| Personal, social and community health | Interacting with others | 4 | 18 |
| Personal, social and community health | Making healthy and safe choices | 3 | 19 |
| Total | 19 | 85 | |