7–10Physical Activity and Sports Science 7–10 Syllabus (2025)
The new Physical Activity and Sports Science 7–10 Syllabus (2025) is to be implemented from 2028 and will replace the Physical Activity and Sports Studies 7–10 Syllabus (2019).
2026 and 2027 – Plan and prepare to teach the new syllabus
2028 – Start teaching the new syllabus
School sectors are responsible for implementing syllabuses and are best placed to provide schools with specific guidance and information on implementation given their understanding of their individual contexts. Schools may choose to implement the new syllabus during the planning and preparation phase.
Content
Stage 4
- PAS4-ADJ-01
in Stage 4 teachers may adjust the Stage 5 outcomes as appropriate to the needs of students in Years 7 and 8
Some students with disability may require adjustments or modifications, including the use of assistive devices to participate in movement skills and experiences.
Explain the role of fitness and recovery in enhancing participation, performance and safety
Describe how health-related and skill-related components of fitness are used in a range of physical activities and sports
Analyse the components of fitness required for successful performance in specific sports and develop strategies to maintain or enhance these
Investigate methods to measure and monitor fitness progress
Discuss the relevance and reliability of fitness testing for improving performance, injury rehabilitation and team selection
Describe factors that influence fitness and recovery, including sleep, hydration and nutrition
Discuss how the menstrual cycle may impact fitness and recovery
Outline the Frequency, Intensity, Time and Type (FITT) principle and explain how it can be applied to improve fitness and performance
Explain how safety considerations in the design and implementation of physical fitness programs minimise the risk of injury
Outline the types of training that aim to improve performance
Describe the principles of training used in aerobic and strength training
Design a training program and participate in sessions that aim to improve fitness or performance
Identify and practise recovery techniques for a range of physical activities and sports
Apply centre of gravity, base of support and line of gravity in movement contexts to demonstrate how balance and stability can be improved
Demonstrate how to improve accuracy and consistency in a range of sporting contexts
Demonstrate how to apply force in a range of movement contexts, including when using sport-specific equipment
Demonstrate how to absorb force in a range of sporting contexts
Discuss the importance of practice, collaboration, communication and problem-solving when refining biomechanics in sporting movements
Provide and apply feedback on biomechanics in practice to enhance movement efficiency and safety
Describe how sport psychology can optimise performance in a variety of movement contexts
Explain and rehearse sport psychology techniques that may enhance motivation, confidence and movement skill performance
Create written texts to explain and evaluate approaches to supporting and enhancing performance
Use subject-specific language to communicate aspects of performance optimisation