11–12Health and Movement Science Life Skills 11–12 Syllabus

Explore a range of physical activities as a spectator or participant

Identify a range of physical activities that can be undertaken individually or with others

Recognise equipment required to participate in a chosen physical activity

Investigate and/or demonstrate ways to be active in the home using available equipment

Combine movement and fitness skills to participate in a range of physical activities

Demonstrate knowledge of and skills in a preferred physical activity

Identify safety for self when participating in physical activities

Identify risk factors related to physical activity and sport

Demonstrate ways to reduce risks associated with participation in physical activities

Investigate guidelines or policies for safe participation in a chosen physical activity or sport

Explore risk factors in a variety of scenarios in physical activity and suggest strategies to reduce risks

Identify and locate individuals and/or organisations that can provide advice or support when planning for safe participation in physical activity

Explore ways to increase safe participation in physical activity for particular groups, such as children, people with disability

Investigate how modifications can increase safe participation in physical activity for particular groups

Identify circumstances that require first aid or specialist treatment

Demonstrate strategies to apply first aid to an injured person

Demonstrate appropriate treatment for injuries and conditions which may occur in a physical activity or sport context

Engage in programs to support the development of personal mobility or physical activity goals

Explore factors that influence people’s physical activity choices

Describe health-related components of physical fitness

Identify the benefits of health screening for physical activity

Compare the differing training needs for people from various backgrounds and contexts

Explore the role of technology in individual performance in physical activity

Investigate the influence of technology on increased participation in physical activity or sport

Investigate how performance/fitness testing for individuals can be used to improve their health, participation and performance

Investigate and/or use methods for monitoring performance in physical activity

Explore how fitness training and health screening can inform training programs

Explore and participate in a range of skill-related components of physical fitness

Recognise physical activities that require training

Investigate the benefits of training on performance in physical activity

Explore the physiological changes training can have on the body

Identify components of a training session for a particular physical activity or sport

Design or conduct a training session for a selected physical activity or sport

Participate in a variety of different training methods

Recognise and discuss the principles of training for individual and group activities

Participate in training experiences for a particular physical activity or sport

Consider factors of long-term planning for training in a variety of physical activities or sports

Participate in designing a training year for individuals and/or groups

Identify that physical activity requires energy that comes from food

Discuss how we might need to change our diet if we are engaging in regular physical activity

Describe factors to consider when planning healthy nutritional intake for physical activity

Participate in various physical activities and explain the varying energy requirements which affect performance

Compare nutrient requirements for people who engage in physical activities of varying intensity and duration

Investigate how technology can be used to monitor nutritional intake and motivate people for specific nutritional goals

Design a basic nutritional plan which outlines energy intake required before, during and after physical activity

Explore how sleep, nutrition and hydration reduce fatigue and prevent injury

Explore advantages and disadvantages of using supplements for improved performance

Explore common injuries that occur in a variety of physical activities or sports

Apply at least one step of the TOTAPS injury-assessment procedure to determine the nature and extent of injuries in simulated scenarios

Examine the impact of physical activity or sporting injuries on athletes

Identify immediate treatment for a particular physical activity or sporting injury

Describe long-term treatment for a particular physical activity or sporting injury

Explore recovery strategies for injury prevention and improving performance

Investigate how biomechanics can be used for improved performance

Explore natural methods for reducing fatigue and preventing injury

Investigate the impact of drug use on injury management and improving performance

Explore the benefits and limitations of drug testing for both performance-enhancing drugs and recreational drugs