Enhancing quality and equity? Performance assessment validation in examination physical education in Western Australia

The positioning and format of performance assessment in examination physical education varies between courses across Australia internationally. This paper centres on developments the Physical Education Studies (PES) course Western (WA). In 2021 School Curriculum Standards Authority (SCSA) undertook an validation trial school-based students participating modified competitive game play 10 PES sports. contrasted to existing centralised arrangements. reports findings from observation nine sport contexts, semi-structured interviews with teachers, validators SCSA staff. Analysis drew conceptualisations quality critically examine features information collection judgement processes inter-relationships these two elements assessment. Discussion highlights issues equity for future policy research consider.