Scoil Phobail Sliabh Luachra

Physical Education (P.E.)

30-November-22

The aim of Leaving Certificate Physical Education is to develop the learner's capacity to become an informed, skilled, self-directed and reflective performer in physical education and physical activity in senior cycle and in their future life.

The subject is made up of:

  • a final written exam worth 50%
  • a physical activity project to be completed under the supervision of the class teacher, worth 20% of the marks,
  • a performance assessment to be completed under the supervision of the class teacher, worth 30% of the marks available for this subject.

Course Content

  • Learning & Improving Skill & Technique
  • Physical & Psychological Demands of Performance
  • Structures, Strategies, Roles & Conventions
  • Planning for Optimum Performance
  • Promoting Physical Activity
  • Ethics & Fair Play
  • Physical Activity & Inclusion
  • Technology, Media & Sport
  • Gender & Physical Activity
  • Business & Enterprise in Physical Activity & Sport

How is PE Assessed?

The PE Exam consists of three parts; the physical activity project (20%), the performance assessment (30%), and the written exam (50%)

The Exam

Both ordinary and higher level students sit a written paper in June each year which counts for 50% of their overall grade

Events
Feb
05 2025
Pre Exams
Feb
10 2025
Pre Exams take place
Feb
11 2025
First Year Retreat
Feb
11 2025
Meeting for parents/guardians of incoming 1st Yr Students
06-Feb-2025
Thanks to Carol Fitzgerald from MTU who spoke to 4th & 5th year students yesterday about the courses available in their Kerry and Cork campuses.
05-Feb-2025
Our Student Wellbeing Team brought their ‘Cuppa, chill & chat’ to the 3rd year students yesterday ahead of starting the pre-exams next week. It was a nice break from the classroom and a chance to relax as a year group, along with their year head, Ms.
05-Feb-2025
Understanding School Refusal – Free Webinar for Parents & Teachers. See below for further information.
05-Feb-2025
3 weeks to go to the opening night of our much anticipated school musical ‘Belle’ which takes place on Wednesday the 26th and Thursday the 27th of February in the school gym.
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