Health and physical education / Year 5 and 6 / Movement and Physical Activity / Learning through movement

Curriculum content descriptions

Demonstrate ethical behaviour and fair play that aligns with rules when participating in a range of physical activities (ACPMP069)

Elaborations
  • explaining why infringements result in consequences such as a penalty or free pass
  • proposing changes to the rules and/or conditions to create a more inclusive game or to allow for a fairer contest
  • correctly interpreting and applying rules in physical activities
General capabilities
  • Personal and social capability Personal and social capability
  • Ethical understanding Ethical understanding
ScOT terms

Fair play,  Physical activity,  Sports rules

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