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

Implementation from 2028
Expand for detailed implementation advice

Outcomes

Stage 4
Stage 5
Life Skills
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

PAS5-BEN-01

explains the benefits of participation and performance in physical activity and sport

PAS5-MSS-01

applies and refines movement skills and strategies that enhance performance and safety in physical activity and sport

PAS5-BOD-01

explains requirements of the body for optimal performance in movement contexts

PAS5-IFR-01

investigates and uses information and feedback to support the refinement of movement skills, concepts and strategies

PAS5-ISS-01

assesses the influence of issues in physical activity and sport on individuals and communities

PAS5-PSP-01

analyses physical activity and sport from personal, social and cultural perspectives

PAS5-SMI-01

assesses and adapts self-management and interpersonal skills that support personal and group objectives in a range of situations

PAS5-COM-01

communicates ideas and concepts about physical activity and sport for a range of purposes, audiences and contexts

Life Skills for Stage 4/5
PASLS-BEN-01

participates in physical activity or sport

Life Skills for Stage 4/5
PASLS-PSP-01

identifies personal views on physical activity or sport

Life Skills for Stage 4/5
PASLS-MSS-01

recognises and develops movement skills in physical activity or sport

Life Skills for Stage 4/5
PASLS-MSS-02

uses movement skills or strategies that enhance performance

Life Skills for Stage 4/5
PASLS-BEN-02

identifies the benefits of participating in physical activity or sport

Life Skills for Stage 4/5
PASLS-PSP-02

identifies different experiences of physical activity or sport for groups of people

Life Skills for Stage 4/5
PASLS-ISS-01

examines issues in physical activity or sport

Life Skills for Stage 4/5
PASLS-PSP-03

identifies factors that affect participation or performance in physical activity or sport

Life Skills for Stage 4/5
PASLS-BOD-01

identifies what the body needs to perform in movement contexts

Life Skills for Stage 4/5
PASLS-SMI-01

demonstrates interpersonal skills in physical activity or sport

Life Skills for Stage 4/5
PASLS-SMI-02

identifies and uses strategies that support personal or group goals in physical activity or sport

Life Skills for Stage 4/5
PASLS-IFR-01

uses feedback to support participation or performance in physical activity or sport

Life Skills for Stage 4/5
PASLS-SMI-03

demonstrates skills to plan and manage physical activity or sport

Life Skills for Stage 4/5
PASLS-SAF-01

identifies and uses strategies to enhance safe participation in physical activity or sport contexts

Life Skills for Stage 4/5
PASLS-ROC-01

engages with roles or careers in physical activity or sport contexts

Life Skills for Stage 4/5
PASLS-COM-01

communicates information, ideas or preferences about physical activity or sport