Queensland Curriculum Links 

for Rhythm-Fitness

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The Rhythm-Fitness program aligns with the Australian Curriculum as implemented in Queensland, supporting key outcomes in physical education, the arts, social development, sustainability, general capabilities, numeracy, and literacy.

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Health and Physical Education (HPE)

Strands: Movement and Physical Activity / Personal, Social and Community Health

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ACPMP008 / ACPMP025 / ACPMP043 – Practise fundamental movement skills and movement sequences using different body parts.  

ACPMP010 / ACPMP028 / ACPMP046 – Perform movement sequences in response to rhythm and music.  

ACPMP011 / ACPMP029 / ACPMP047 – Apply strategies to work cooperatively and play fairly in group activities.  

ACPMP012 / ACPMP030 / ACPMP048 – Identify rules and demonstrate ethical behaviour in physical activities.  

ACPMP013 / ACPMP031 / ACPMP049 – Propose and apply movement concepts and strategies to solve movement challenges.  

ACPPS015 / ACPPS020 / ACPPS035 – Recognise and interpret emotions; practise strategies to manage emotions.  

ACPPS017 / ACPPS021 / ACPPS037 – Investigate the role of cooperation, decision-making, and leadership in health and physical activity.  

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The Arts – Music and Dance

Strands: Making / Responding

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ACAMUM080 / ACAMUM081 / ACAMUM082 – Explore and experiment with rhythm, beat, tempo, dynamics, and structure in music.  

ACAMUM084 / ACAMUM085 / ACAMUM086 – Develop and perform rhythmic patterns using voice, body, and instruments.  

ACAMUR083 / ACAMUR087 – Respond to music and describe how it makes them feel and what it communicates.  

ACADAM005 / ACADAM009 / ACADAM013 – Explore movement and perform basic dance sequences using space, time, dynamics, and relationships.  

ACADAM007 / ACADAM011 / ACADAM015 – Create and perform structured dance sequences that communicate ideas and emotions.  

ACADAR008 / ACADAR012 / ACADAR016 – Reflect on their own and others' dance performances, using appropriate language.  

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Humanities and Social Sciences (HASS)

Civics and Citizenship (Years 3–6)

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ACHASSK071 / ACHASSK091 – Why people participate in groups and how they contribute to shared decision-making.  

ACHASSI060 / ACHASSI080 – Work collaboratively, negotiate rules, and reflect on group decisions and outcomes.  

ACHASSI059 / ACHASSI079 – Identify ways they can contribute to their community and explore the benefits of civic participation.  

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Numeracy

ACMNA001 / ACMNA012 / ACMNA030 – Develop awareness of number patterns and sequencing through rhythmic repetition and beat counting.

ACMMG009 / ACMMG022 – Explore duration and timing through structured movement and rhythmic activities.

ACMNA015 / ACMNA029 / ACMNA051 – Recognise, describe, and continue number patterns involving counting by twos, threes, and fives in rhythmic structures.

ACMSP263 / ACMSP050 – Use basic data to track performance patterns and reflect on rhythmical accuracy or repetition.

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Literacy

ACELY1646 / ACELY1656 / ACELY1666 – Engage in group discussions and follow spoken instructions through rhythm-based interaction.

ACELA1430 / ACELA1452 – Understand how language can be used to express rhythm, tone, and emphasis in performance.

ACELY1650 / ACELY1660 – Use spoken language for sequencing and recounting performance steps and routines.

ACELY1647 / ACELY1657 / ACELY1667 – Build vocabulary and comprehension through exposure to rhythmic, descriptive, and instructional language.

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Cross-Curriculum Priorities – Sustainability

Environmental awareness – Students use recycled and repurposed instruments (e.g. bucket drums and pipe sticks), introducing sustainability concepts and circular economy principles.  

Practical application – Learners engage directly with sustainable practices through hands-on activities that promote resourcefulness and environmental responsibility.  

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General Capabilities

Critical and Creative Thinking – Solving rhythmic challenges, inventing new patterns, and adapting to performance tasks.  

Personal and Social Capability – Developing emotional regulation, teamwork, leadership, and resilience through structured group activities.  

Ethical Understanding – Practising inclusivity, fairness, and respect during cooperative learning and public performance.  

Intercultural Understanding – Recognising rhythm and movement as cultural expression and a universal form of communication.