Australia · ACARA Content Descriptions
Year 4 HPE
A comprehensive exploration of physical literacy and personal wellbeing. Students develop specialized movement skills through games and athletics while building a foundation for emotional intelligence and healthy lifestyle choices.
Mastering the Field: Games and Tactics
Students refine their fundamental movement skills and apply them to modified sports and team games.
Exploring how to move into space and maintain possession in games like soccer and netball.
Developing accuracy and force when striking objects and positioning for effective fielding.
Body Systems and Nutritional Fuel
An investigation into how the human body functions and the role of nutrition in maintaining energy levels.
Understanding how the circulatory and respiratory systems respond to physical exertion.
Analyzing food groups and the impact of hydration on physical and mental performance.
Rhythm, Expression, and Movement
Students experiment with dance and gymnastics to express ideas and emotions through coordinated movement.
Learning and creating movement sequences that represent different cultures and narratives.
Developing core strength and stability through individual and partner balances.
Strong Minds and Healthy Relationships
Focusing on emotional regulation, conflict resolution, and building positive connections with others.
Identifying the qualities of a good friend and learning how to resolve disagreements respectfully.
Developing strategies to cope with challenges and setbacks in both sport and life.
Safety and Lifelong Wellbeing
Examining safety in various environments and understanding how physical activity contributes to long term health.
Identifying risks in outdoor settings and learning basic survival and rescue principles.
Students explore different types of exercise and create a simple plan for their own activity levels.
Fair Play and Community Connections
Exploring the social aspects of physical activity and how sport can build stronger communities.
Discussing the importance of rules, integrity, and sportsmanship in competitive environments.
Adapting games and activities to ensure everyone, regardless of ability, can participate.