Health and Physical Education Level 1 (Prep)
Learning focus
As students work towards the achievement of Level 1 standards in the Movement and physical activity dimension, they engage in a variety of physical activities on their own and with their peers, with and without equipment, and in a range of environments (indoor, outdoor and aquatic). They begin to develop basic motor skills such as running, hopping, jumping, skipping, catching, throwing, kicking, rolling, balancing, twisting and turning. Through a range of activities, such as dance, gymnastics and games, students progressively gain control of their movements in personal and general space, while stationary and moving. They practise a range of movement patterns in aquatic environments such as: wade-in entry to and exit from shallow water; float with a buoyancy aid; perform a basic leg kicking action with a buoyancy aid; recovery from an unaided face down float; glide to a standing position; and be rescued with a rope or stick. They explore ways of moving and developing control when stopping, starting, springing, landing, and changing direction and speed. They respond to movement stimuli such as rhythm, beat, music and words.
They regularly engage in activities described as moderate to vigorous, such as brisk walking or running, active play, swimming, dance, sports and games, which increase student breathing and sweating.
Students begin to develop a movement vocabulary, including movement words, ways of describing the physical responses of their bodies to movement and the feelings associated with participation in physical activity; for example, hot, tired, sweaty, puffed, excited, scared and happy.
They learn simple rules and procedures for safe movement, and how to follow instructions. They begin to combine movement with the use of equipment. While participating in movement and physical activities, they learn to consider, support and encourage others to share equipment, and to adhere to rules that aid participation and cooperation.
As students work towards the achievement of Level 3 standards in the Health knowledge and promotion dimension, they explore basic health needs that must be met to maintain or promote their health and to help them grow and develop. They discuss physical changes as people grow and develop, and describe how their own bodies have changed over time. Students explore their emotions and identify the different ways in which people express and respond to emotions. Students start identifying new things they can do and the responsibilities associated with these. They begin to learn about the development of personal identity.
Students learn to identify those environments where they feel confident and those where they may be afraid or concerned for their safety. They practise how to respond to situations that make them feel unsafe, and learn about who can help them. They learn about local signs and symbols related to safety (for example, traffic signs or symbols on medicines) and explore possible actions to take when they feel threatened or unsafe.
Students are introduced to the basic principles of living an active and healthy life and begin to learn about the importance of eating a variety of foods. They learn about how foods differ in look, taste, feel and smell, and begin to understand how good food choices contribute to an active and healthy life.
Standards
Movement and physical activity
At Level 1, students perform basic motor skills and movement patterns, with or without equipment, in a range of environments. They regularly engage in periods of moderate to vigorous physical activity. They use simple vocabulary to describe movement, the physical responses of their bodies to activity and their feelings about participation in physical activity. When participating in movement and physical activities, they follow rules and procedures and share equipment and space safely.
In Health and Physical Education, standards for the Health knowledge and promotion dimension are introduced at Level 3.
Downloads
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Health and Physical Education booklet (
PDF - 240KB) - Health and Physical Education standards table (Doc - 42KB)
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Victorian Essential Learning Standards Level 1 ( PDF - 702KB)
