New South Wales Curriculum Links 

for Rhythm-Fitness

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The Rhythm-Fitness program aligns with multiple key learning areas in the NSW Syllabus for the Australian Curriculum, supporting student development in physical health, creative expression, social skills, community engagement, and sustainability awareness.

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Personal Development, Health & Physical Education (PDHPE)

• Movement skill development and coordination (PER1.4, PEP2.4, PEP3.4)
• Building confidence and positive social interactions through physical activity (IRS2.11, INS3.3)
• Promoting physical fitness, teamwork, and personal responsibility (MOS2.4, MOS3.4)
• Resilience & emotional well-being – self-regulation, stress management, and emotional intelligence (PD2-3, PD3-3)
• Ethical & respectful behavior – inclusivity and positive social interactions (PD2-10, PD3-10)
• Community & social responsibility – teamwork, fair play, and collaboration (PD2-9, PD3-9)
• Developing locomotor and non-locomotor skills through movement sequences (PD1-4, PD2-4, PD3-4)
• Applying movement skills in new and challenging movement situations (PD2-5, PD3-5)
• Demonstrating cooperation and inclusivity through group physical activities (PD2-10, PD3-10)
• Understanding movement sequences and body control (PD2-4, PD3-4)
• Enhancing spatial awareness and coordination through structured activities (PD2-5, PD3-5)
• Refining fine and gross motor skills through progressive skill-building activities (PD2-4, PD3-4)
• Developing coordination and movement control through rhythmic activities (PD2-5, PD3-5)
• Improving concentration and focus through multi-step movement sequences (PD2-4, PD3-4)
• Demonstrating persistence and perseverance in learning new physical skills (PD2-6, PD3-6)

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Creative Arts (Music & Dance)

• Understanding rhythm, beat, and musical patterns through movement (MUS1.1, MUS2.1, MUS3.1)
• Expressing creativity and confidence through performance (DAS2.1, DAS3.1)
• Learning group performance skills, timing, and coordination (MUS3.2, DAS3.2)
• Cultural awareness & expression – using rhythm and movement as a form of artistic and cultural expression (CA-4)
• Performance & public speaking skills – confidence in front of peers and community (MUS3.4, DAS3.3)
• Moves in response to various stimuli (DAES1.1)
• Explores movement using the elements of dance (DAES1.2)
• Performs dances demonstrating expressive qualities (DAES1.3)
• Responds to and communicates about the dances they view and/or experience (DAES1.4)
• Participates in simple speech, singing, playing, and moving activities, demonstrating an awareness of musical concepts (MUES1.1)
• Creates own rhymes, games, songs, and simple compositions (MUES1.2)
• Listens to and responds to music (MUES1.3)
• Progressive skill development in performance and rhythmic expression (MUS2.2, MUS3.2)
• Integrating music, movement, and coordination for expressive performance (DAS2.2, DAS3.2)
• Exploring structured choreography and complex rhythmic patterns (DAS3.3)

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Human Society & Its Environment (HSIE)

• Civic responsibility & community engagement – participation in shared group activities benefiting the school & community (HT2-3, HT3-3)
• Leadership & team contribution – understanding responsibility and working towards shared goals (GEO2-4, GEO3-4)

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Numeracy

• Recognising, describing, and continuing number patterns through rhythm and beat counting (MA1-8NA, MA2-8NA)  
• Exploring duration and timing through rhythmic sequences and performance (MA1-13MG, MA2-13MG)  
• Applying spatial awareness and movement to understand directions and sequences (MA1-17MG, MA2-17MG)  
• Understanding and using mathematical language to describe repetition and order (MA1-1WM, MA2-1WM)  

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Literacy

• Speaking and listening in structured rhythm-based group interactions (EN1-1A, EN2-1A)  
• Following and sequencing verbal instructions to complete rhythmic tasks (EN1-2A, EN2-2A)  
• Expanding vocabulary through exposure to musical and movement-related terminology (EN1-6B, EN2-6B)  
• Practising fluency and expression through call-and-response and rhythmic speech activities (EN1-9B, EN2-10C)  

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Sustainability (Cross-Curriculum Priority)

• Environmental Awareness and Responsibility – Understanding sustainability through hands-on use of recycled materials (SCI1-13ES, SCI2-13ES, SCI3-13ES)
• Practical Application of Sustainable Practices – Engaging with circular economy principles by reusing materials in creative learning (ST1-2DP-T, ST2-2DP-T, ST3-2DP-T)
• General Capabilities
• Critical & creative thinking – problem-solving, adaptability, and self-expression through rhythm-based learning
• Personal & social capability – resilience, emotional regulation, and social skills in a group setting
• Social & ethical understanding – inclusivity, cultural appreciation, and cooperation in a team setting
• Community impact & responsibility – strengthening school spirit through collaborative achievement

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