Year 1 HPE Syllabus
Year 1
Year level description
In the early childhood phase of schooling, learning, development and wellbeing are connected and learning experiences are informed by the Principles and Practices of the Early Years Learning Framework. A holistic curriculum that integrates knowledge, understandings, skills, values and attitudes across learning areas connects learning to children’s lives and their natural curiosity about their world.
Health and Physical Education provides opportunities for the enhancement of children’s social and emotional development, so that they build strong relationships, can work with others and develop a positive sense of self.
In Year 1, children explore personal qualities and factors that contribute to and influence identities. They understand the importance of assertive behaviour to ensure they build strong relationships and that interactions with others are respectful and safe. Children learn about physical changes to the body as they grow older. They are provided with opportunities to explore health messages in the media and how they are communicated.
Children are introduced to new fundamental movement skills, consolidate previously learnt skills and explore ways to select, transfer and apply simple movement skills. They learn about changes to the body when exercising, and work cooperatively to learn new skills and solve movement challenges through minor games and physical activities.
Year 1 Achievement standard
By the end of the year:
Health Education
Children identify what constitutes an emergency or unsafe situation and apply a range of appropriate strategies to access help, in order to keep healthy and safe. While interacting with others, they provide a suitable response to encourage positive behaviour which could include using culturally appropriate manners, positive language or praise. Children explain the benefits of healthy eating and physical activity on health and wellbeing and identify actions that keep people safe and healthy.
Physical Education
Children perform fundamental movement skills, including body management, locomotor and object control skills. They apply these skills when they participate in simple games or physical activities. Children provide a simple description of the body’s reactions when they are physically active. They follow rules, participate cooperatively and demonstrate fair play in simple games and physical activities.
Content descriptions
Personal identity and change
Personal strengths and qualities and how they change over time
WA1HEHPP1
For example:
- valuing self and others, and what strengths and qualities they may have
- acknowledging personal change and growth over time
Changes to the body, visible and private, as individuals grow older
WA1HEHPP2
For example:
- how the body changes in an age-appropriate way
Staying safe
Protective behaviours and help-seeking strategies to keep safe
WA1HEHPS1
For example:
- identifying the body’s reaction to a range of safe and unsafe situations
- identifying and comparing different emotional responses
- identifying a personal safety network
Strategies to use when help is needed
WA1HEHPS2
For example:
- dialling 000 in an emergency and providing relevant information
- reading basic road and safety signs
- identifying a trusted network in the local community
- asking a trusted adult for help or support
Strategies to use when needing to seek, give or deny permission are practised
WA1HEHPS3
For example:
- saying ‘yes’ and ‘no’ in an assertive manner, and using non-verbal body cues and gestures
- interacting with others in a fair and respectful way in play and other activities, regardless of differences in gender, abilities, race or personality
Healthy and active communities
Benefits of healthy eating and regular physical activity on health and wellbeing
WA1HEHPH1
For example:
- building healthy bones and muscles
- maintaining a healthy body
Actions that support a safe and inclusive environment
WA1HEHPH3
For example:
- moving around safely
- sharing appropriately
- following rules
- being respectful to others
Interacting with others
Skills and strategies to develop respectful relationships
WA1HEHPI1
For example:
- engaging with others respectfully
- self-regulation, negotiation skills and empathy
Appreciation and encouragement of the behaviour of others through the use of:
- culturally appropriate manners
- positive language
- praise
WA1HEHPI2
Positive ways to react to their own emotions in different situations
WA1HEHPI3
For example:
- walking away
- seeking help
- remaining calm
Movement skills
Introduce fundamental movement skills:
Body management
- side roll (pencil)
- dynamic balance
Locomotor
- jump (one foot)
- jump (distance)
- skip (step-hop movement)
Object control
- overarm throw
- kick-off the ground
- two-handed side strike
WA1HEPMM1
Apply and consolidate fine and gross motor skills previously learnt through minor games and play situations
WA1HEPMM2
Movement skills that combine the elements of effort, space and time
WA1HEPMM3
For example:
- changes in direction and speed when using locomotor and non-locomotor skills
- using different types of equipment to create an original game or solve a movement challenge, including in natural environments
Understanding movement
Ways in which the body reacts during moderate physical activity
WA1HEPMU1
For example:
- raised heart rate
- increased breathing rate
Simple rules and fair play in partner or group activities, and minor games
WA1HEPMU2
Interpersonal skills
Cooperation skills in partner and group work during physical activity practices
WA1HEPMI1
For example:
- encouraging teammates