Criteria A: Knowledge and Understanding
Demonstrate knowledge and understanding the principles and theoretical application related to swimming, basic rescue for personal
survive and helping others in difficulty on the deep water.
Level of Descriptors
Achievement
0 Unable to reach a standard describe by any of the
descriptors given below.
1-2 The use of terminology is inconsistent, inappropriate or
incorrect.
Demonstrates a limited knowledge of skills, concepts,
strategies, and rules related to the activity.
Sometimes uses this knowledge to analyze and solve
problems in familiar situations.
3-4 Uses basic terminology that is sometimes inaccurate or
inappropriate.
Demonstrates a basic knowledge of skills, concepts,
strategies, and rules related to the activity.
Use this knowledge to analyze and solve problems in
familiar situations.
5-6 Uses a range of terminology accurately and appropriately
in some situations.
Demonstrates a good knowledge of skills, concepts,
strategies, and rules related to the activity.
Use this knowledge to analyze and solve problems in
familiar and some unfamiliar situations.
7-8 Uses a range of physical education terminology
accurately and appropriately in most situations.
Demonstrates a thorough knowledge of skills, concepts,
strategies, and rules related to the activity.
Use this knowledge wisely and effectively to analyze and
solve problems in familiar and some unfamiliar situations.
Criteria C: Performance / Application
Students are expected to perform and apply a variety of skill required across a range of activity. They should be able to apply
biomechanics swimming movement concepts and rules appropriately.
Level of Descriptors Indicators
Achievement
The student has not reached a standard described The student does not reach a standard described by any
0 by any of the descriptors given below. of the descriptors below.
1-2 Demonstrates little competence in basic moves, skills or
techniques in the performance or games.
Shows some awareness of movement concepts, tactics,
strategies and rules.
Performs with little precision, synchronization or energy.
3-4 Demonstrates competence in basic moves, skills or
techniques in the performance or games.
Shows awareness of movement concepts, tactics,
strategies and rules.
Performs with some precision, synchronization and/or
energy.
5-6 Demonstrates competence in basic and some complex
moves, skills or techniques in the performance or games.
Applies movement concepts, tactics, strategies and rules.
Performs with precision, synchronization or energy most
of the time.
7-8 Demonstrates competence in basic and many complex
moves, skills or techniques in the performance or games.
Applies movement concepts, tactics, strategies and rules
appropriately.
Performs with a high degree of precision, synchronization
or energy.
9-10 Demonstrates a high level of basic and many complex
moves, skills or techniques in the performance or games.
Applies movement concepts, tactics, strategies and rules
in a critical and effective manner.
Performs with a high degree of precision,
synchronization, energy, style, and flair.
Indicators
Unable to reach a standard describe by any of the
descriptors given below.
The use of swimming terminology is inconsistent,
inappropriate or incorrect.
Demonstrates a limited knowledge of skills, concepts,
and rules related to the swimming activities.
Sometimes uses this knowledge to analyze and solve
problems in familiar situations.
Uses basic swimming terminology that is sometimes
inaccurate or inappropriate.
Demonstrates a basic knowledge of skills, concepts,
strategies, and rules related to the swimming activities.
Use this knowledge to analyze and solve problems in
familiar situations.
Uses a range of swimming terminology accurately and
appropriately in some situations.
Demonstrates a good knowledge of skills, concepts,
strategies, and rules related to swimming activities.
Use this knowledge to analyze and solve problems in
familiar and some unfamiliar situations.
Uses a range of swimming terminology accurately and
appropriately in most situations.
Demonstrates a thorough knowledge of skills, concepts,
strategies, and rules related to the swimming activities.
Use this knowledge wisely and effectively to analyze and
solve problems in familiar and some unfamiliar
situations.
Beginner
No breathing technique, little competence in basic
moves hand/leg coordination.
Demonstrates little competence in basic rescue for
personal survive and helping others in difficulty on the
deep water.
Developing,
Little competence breathing technique, some
competence hand/leg coordination.
Demonstrates competence in basic rescue for personal
survive and helping others in difficulty on the deep
water.
Intermediate
Some competence breathing, hand/leg coordination.
Demonstrates competence in basic and some complex
in rescue for personal survive and helping others in
difficulty on the deep water.
Advanced
Breath technique majority of time, Hand/leg
coordination is proficient.
Demonstrates competence in basic and some complex
in rescue for personal survive and helping others in
difficulty on the deep water.
Expert
Breath technique constant, Perfect hand/leg
coordination
Demonstrates competence in basic and some complex
in rescue for personal survive and helping others in
difficulty on the deep water.