Social
A person’s interaction with others in relation to movement.
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Relationships
Building and maintaining respectful relationships that enable a person to interact effectively with others.
What it could look like:
- Demonstrating empathy and compassion
- Showing behaviours such as sharing and developing trust and camaraderie
- Showing awareness for the feelings, needs and interests of others
Pre-foundational - Stage 0
I have the potential to learn through movement and physical activity. At this stage I have not developed the ability to interact effectively with others.
Foundation & Exploration - Stage 1
Establishes and explores relationships through movement and physical activity, showing an awareness for the feelings, needs and interests of others.
- Interacting with others during movement, including talking, listening, sharing and responding.
- Using words and body language to show respect to others
Acquisition & Accumulation - Stage 2
Understands the characteristics of different relationships as experienced through movement and physical activity.
- Developing camaraderie with others
- Exploring and experiencing ways to connect with others in their community through movement and physical activity
- Understanding and displaying behaviours that create positive relationships such as inclusion, respect and trust
Consolidation & Mastery - Stage 3
Analyses and maintains relationships, employing a range of skills and building these in relation to movement and physical activity.
- Fostering positive relationships with team members, competitors, coaches and officials
- Reflecting on how behaviours and actions can change based on interaction with others during movement and physical activity
- Asserting a stance on a situation, dilemma or decision by expressing thoughts, opinions and beliefs that acknowledge the feelings of others
Transfer & Empowerment - Stage 4
I am empowered by movement and physical activity. I continually transfer my skills, knowledge and feelings to different movement and physical activity contexts. I use combinations of elements from all four domains, and apply my learnings through movement and physical activity to other aspects of my life.
- Moving to a new community and having the confidence to join a new group/club (e.g. tennis, parkrun) with the purpose of building new relationships. You select this particular group/club as you have previously enjoyed similar sports/activities (e.g. badminton, athletics), and feel you have already developed the knowledge and physical competency required to progress in the group/club.
Collaboration
Social skills for successful interaction with others, including: communication, cooperation, leadership and conflict resolution.
What it could look like
Understanding the importance of communication and implementing concepts such as:
- Conflict resolution
- Leadership
- Empathy
- Cooperation
- Accepting differences
Pre-foundational - Stage 0
I have the potential to learn through movement and physical activity. At this stage I have not developed the ability to interact effectively with others.
Foundation & Exploration - Stage 1
Establishes and explores how to work constructively and cooperatively with others during movement and physical activity.
- Demonstrating cooperative behaviour e.g. sharing a ball with another person
- Being patient with others
Acquisition & Accumulation - Stage 2
Understands and implements strategies to support constructive collaboration during movement and physical activity.
- Working cooperatively with others during movement and physical activity
- Contributing ideas within a team to support positive outcomes e.g. suggesting a defensive strategy to stop an opponent scoring points
Consolidation & Mastery - Stage 3
Generates meaningful and desirable outcomes when collaborating with others in movement and physical activity.
- Implementing strategies to diffuse or resolve conflict
- Exhibiting leadership behaviours in group settings
Transfer & Empowerment - Stage 4
I am empowered by movement and physical activity. I continually transfer my skills, knowledge and feelings to different movement and physical activity contexts. I use combinations of elements from all four domains, and apply my learnings through movement and physical activity to other aspects of my life.
- Moving to a new community and having the confidence to join a new group/club (e.g. tennis, parkrun) with the purpose of building new relationships. You select this particular group/club as you have previously enjoyed similar sports/activities (e.g. badminton, athletics), and feel you have already developed the knowledge and physical competency required to progress in the group/club.
Ethics
Moral principles that govern a person’s behaviour relating to fairness and justice, inclusion, equity, integrity and respect.
What it could look like:
- Demonstrating fair play
- Showing sportsmanship in competitive situations
- Including others in games and activities
- Using appropriate language as a participant and spectator
Pre-foundational - Stage 0
I have the potential to learn through movement and physical activity. At this stage I have not developed the ability to interact effectively with others.
Foundation & Exploration - Stage 1
Explores and establishes understanding of fundamental ethical concepts related to movement and physical activity.
- Developing concepts of fair play
- Including others in group activities
Acquisition & Accumulation - Stage 2
Understands and explains ethical considerations, developing own moral principles as they relate to movement and physical activity.
- Identifying and acknowledging fairness and inclusion
- Respecting the decision of group members, coaches and officials
Consolidation & Mastery - Stage 3
Analyses and demonstrates ethical considerations, underpinned by moral principles, in relation to movement and physical activity.
- Modifying an activity to allow for inclusion of others
- Maintaining fair play in competitive scenarios without an official
- Demonstrating and advocating appropriate bystander behaviour
Transfer & Empowerment - Stage 4
I am empowered by movement and physical activity. I continually transfer my skills, knowledge and feelings to different movement and physical activity contexts. I use combinations of elements from all four domains, and apply my learnings through movement and physical activity to other aspects of my life.
- Moving to a new community and having the confidence to join a new group/club (e.g. tennis, parkrun) with the purpose of building new relationships. You select this particular group/club as you have previously enjoyed similar sports/activities (e.g. badminton, athletics), and feel you have already developed the knowledge and physical competency required to progress in the group/club.
Society & culture
Appreciation of cultural values which exist within groups, organisations, and communities.
What it could look like:
- Understanding the cultural values that belong to teams, clubs and communities
- Appreciating differences between people, and respecting another person's values and points of view
Pre-foundational - Stage 0
I have the potential to learn through movement and physical activity. At this stage I have not developed the ability to interact effectively with others.
Foundation & Exploration - Stage 1
Establishes and explores appreciation of own cultural values through movement and physical activity experiences.
- Understanding the values of a team or club e.g. being involved in the set up and pack up of equipment at training sessions
- Formulating personal values when participating in movement and physical activity settings e.g. shaking hands with and congratulating opponents
Acquisition & Accumulation - Stage 2
Appreciates own and others' cultural values through movement and physical activity experiences.
- Demonstrating, and passing on, the cultural values of a team, club or community e.g. singing a team song
- Playing games and sports from different cultures in order to learn more about cultural traditions e.g. Traditional Indigenous Games, Gaelic Football, Capoeira
Consolidation & Mastery - Stage 3
Respects diversity within and between cultures, and understands how cultural values can influence movement and physical activity experiences.
- Recognising and respecting the cultural values of team mates, group members and opponents
- Being aware of, and challenging cultural stereotypes and prejudices that may exist in movement and physical activity
Transfer & Empowerment - Stage 4
I am empowered by movement and physical activity. I continually transfer my skills, knowledge and feelings to different movement and physical activity contexts. I use combinations of elements from all four domains, and apply my learnings through movement and physical activity to other aspects of my life.
- Moving to a new community and having the confidence to join a new group/club (e.g. tennis, parkrun) with the purpose of building new relationships. You select this particular group/club as you have previously enjoyed similar sports/activities (e.g. badminton, athletics), and feel you have already developed the knowledge and physical competency required to progress in the group/club.