Physical-Education

Physical Education in the Curriculum

Physical Education (PE) is a compulsory part of the curriculum for all pupils at every Key Stage, from age 4 to16.  It is up to schools to determine how much time is devoted to PE in the curriculum but Departmental guidance recommends that they should provide pupils with a minimum of 2 hours curricular PE per week.

The minimum content for each Key Stage is as follows:

• Key Stage Statutory Minimum Content
• Foundation and Key Stage 1 - Athletics, Dance, Games, and Gymnastics
• Key Stage 2 - Athletics, Dance, Games, Gymnastics and Swimming
• Key Stage 3 - Athletics, Games, Gymnastics and Swimming
• Key Stage 4 - Pupils must have the opportunity to plan and participate in a regular, frequent and balanced programme of PE that, among other things, contributes to, and helps to sustain, a healthy and active lifestyle.

Safe Practice in Physical Education and Sport

Circular 2012/21 Safe Practice in Physical Education and Sport PDF 65KB. This Circular informs school authorities about the 2012 edition of safety guidance published by the Association for Physical Education.

Uimhir Chiorcláin 2012/21 Cleachtas Sábháilte Sa Chorpoideachas Agus Sa Spórt PDF 61KB.