Clarification details
Updated December 2018. The ‘developing rubrics’ section has been updated to address issues in moderation.
Applied setting
An applied setting requires that the elements and skills of the physical activity are demonstrated in an authentic setting. For example, during a game in an appropriate environment, or in a competitive situation.
Collection of evidence
Teacher evidence of the performance of a physical activity in an applied setting should be collected over a period of time. This will allow valid and fair judgements to be made when determining the consistency and level of demonstration for the elements and skills of the selected physical activity to participate proficiently in a physical activity.
Required evidence should include detailed recording sheets, observational notes, marked checklists and/or marked rubrics. A tick on the cover sheet or circling the grade is not sufficient evidence.
Final grades should be based on assessor observations of each student’s performance level. The teacher may consider validated self and peer observation sheets as additional evidence to support judgements.
It is important for the assessor to view the student’s work holistically throughout each task when deciding to award a grade against each of the criteria. Commentary is beneficial to support the final grade awarded if there are any variances.
Guidelines for assessing against 91501
The purpose of these guidelines is to maintain national consistency throughout the sector. 'Guidelines for assessing against 91501' can be found on the Physical Education subject page, under 'Other Physical Education resources', on the NZQA website.
The performance rubrics in 'Guidelines for assessing against 91501' are to assist teachers in making judgements against the standard. The physical activities included should be used.
Developing rubrics
When developing new physical activity rubrics, the following should be considered:
- evidence of student results should help to support the criteria. For example, a spread of grades
- consult with a range of professionals. For example, national/regional sporting bodies to determine appropriate elements and skills and levels of performance.
These rubrics and supporting evidence (student results and consultation) are required to be submitted with moderation.