Assessment Health Related Fitness Activities for Year 8

Students analyse their fitness test results by comparing to normative data, identify personal strengths and development areas, and discuss which fitness components are important for different sports

Structured assessment activity where students complete self-assessment and peer assessment using a Head/Hands/Heart matrix with four performance levels (Emerging, Developing, Secure, Mastering) covering knowledge, physical skills, and attitude

Progressive cardiovascular endurance test where students run 20m shuttles in time with audio beeps that progressively increase in speed until they can no longer maintain the pace

A cognitive activity where students analyse, evaluate, and design sport-specific circuit training programmes applying principles of overload, progression, and specificity