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Physical Education Stage 1
Subject outline

Version 4.0 - For teaching in 2024.
Accredited in November 2017 for teaching at Stage 1 from 2019. Refer to subject changes.

Stage 1 | Subject outline | Evidence of learning

Evidence of learning

Assessment at Stage 1 is school based.

The following assessment types enable students to demonstrate their learning in Stage 1 Physical Education:

  • Assessment Type 1: Performance Improvement
  • Assessment Type 2: Physical Activity Investigation.

For a 10‑credit subject, students should provide evidence of their learning through two assessments. Each assessment type should have a weighting of at least 20%. Students undertake:

  • one performance improvement
  • one physical activity investigation.

For a 20‑credit subject, students should provide evidence of their learning through four assessments. Each assessment type should have a weighting of at least 20%. Students undertake:

  • at least one performance improvement
  • at least one physical activity investigation.