Years 1 and 2 · Health and Physical Education · Movement and physical activity

AC9HP2M01

practise fundamental movement skills and apply them in a variety of movement situations

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The rest of Movement and physical activity in Years 1 and 2.

The same idea, year by year

Where AC9HP2M01 comes from and where it goes, for a student working below or above Years 1 and 2.

1. Foundation YearAC9HPFM01practise fundamental movement skills in minor game and play situations
2. Foundation YearAC9HPFM02experiment with different ways of moving their body safely and manipulating objects and space
3. Foundation YearAC9HPFM03participate in a range of activities in natural and outdoor settings and explore the benefits of being physically active
4. Foundation YearAC9HPFM04follow rules to promote fair play in a range of physical activities
5. Years 3 and 4AC9HP4M01refine and apply fundamental movement skills in new movement situations
6. Years 3 and 4AC9HP4M02apply and adapt movement strategies to achieve movement outcomes
7. Years 3 and 4AC9HP4M03demonstrate how movement concepts related to effort, space, time, objects and people can be applied when performing movement sequences
8. Years 3 and 4AC9HP4M04participate in physical activities to explore how their body feels and describe how regular physical activity helps the body stay healthy and well
9. Years 3 and 4AC9HP4M05participate in physical activities in natural and outdoor settings to examine factors that can influence their own and others’ participation
10. Years 3 and 4AC9HP4M06explore recommendations about physical activity and sedentary behaviours, and discuss strategies to achieve the recommendations
11. Years 3 and 4AC9HP4M07apply creative thinking when designing movement sequences and solving movement problems
12. Years 3 and 4AC9HP4M08apply rules and scoring systems to promote fair play when participating or designing physical activities
13. Years 3 and 4AC9HP4M09perform a range of roles in respectful ways to achieve successful outcomes in group or team movement activities