7–10Physical Activity and Sports Science 7–10 Syllabus (2025)

Discuss physical activity as a form of leisure and recreation

Participate in a range of active forms of leisure and recreation and reflect on the benefits to the individual and the community

Examine students’ own and others’ perceptions of physical activity as a viable and rewarding form of leisure and recreation

Explain why perceptions of, and engagement in, active leisure and recreation may change over time

Investigate active and engaging leisure and recreational settings in the local community and beyond

Assess the suitability of active forms of leisure and recreation for a diverse range of people

Assess initiatives designed to increase participation in active forms of leisure and recreation

Propose strategies to improve engagement in leisure and recreational activities in the school and local community

Examine a range of outdoor recreational activities and discuss the benefits to the individual and the community

Describe how to engage with Traditional Custodians of Country and/or Place and discuss how this can enhance outdoor experiences

Describe the planning and actions required for safe and ethical participation in outdoor recreational activities

Explain skills required for successful participation in a range of outdoor recreational activities

Demonstrate navigational skills in a practical setting, including map reading, taking grid bearings and compass bearings, measuring and estimating distances and natural navigation

Assess the suitability of a potential campsite by considering safety issues, including geographic, environmental and climatic considerations and evaluating the likelihood of treefall

Describe emergency management skills, including wilderness first aid, what to do when lost, and natural disaster procedures for bushfires, floods and lightning

Explain how group dynamics and leadership styles influence safety and group cohesion, and how they contribute to positive outcomes in outdoor experiences

Analyse a range of situations of potential risk in outdoor recreation and propose strategies to successfully balance risk and enjoyment without compromising safety

Engage in a range of leisure and recreational activities and explain how each contributes to an active lifestyle

Outline Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples’ leisure and recreational activities that draw on Cultural Practices and Knowledges of Country and Place

Identify and participate in nature-based or outdoor leisure and recreational activities, including those that prioritise opportunities to be social

Explain and demonstrate how active forms of leisure and recreation can provide opportunities to develop knowledge and skills, including problem-solving, decision-making, specialised movement skills and equipment

Identify and participate in indoor forms of leisure and recreational activities and explain their relevance as engaging forms of physical activity

Investigate adventure-based leisure and recreational activities, including those that involve active travel or journeys

Investigate action, rush, and trick forms of leisure and recreational activities

Assess and implement strategies and tactics that could assist with task mastery, safety, enjoyment, selection of location and enhancement of a shared experience in leisure and recreational activities