P.E. supports the physical and mental well-being of students. Through this area of experience students can develop and practice physical skills, participate in individual and team activities and learn how to set and reach challenging goals.
P.E. is a compulsory part of the Junior Certificate curriculum in Coláiste Dún An Rí and is timetabled for two class periods a week.

What will I learn in P.E.?
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Dance: Students are presented with the opportunities to extend their understanding of a variety of dance forms. There is a focus on development of basic body actions such as travel, elevation and gesture, movement quality and dance creation.
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Invasion Games and Net and Fielding Games: Through participation in a variety of games in a safe and enjoyable environment students will be presented with the opportunity to develop personally, socially and emotionally. There will not only be a focus on skills and techniques but on the development of tactical awareness through the exploration of principles of play. Games include Gaelic football, soccer, rugby basketball, unihoc, badminton, volleyball and rounders.
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Gymnastics: In this activity the students aim to develop body management and awareness through movement with a focus in precision and form. Movement vocabulary will include rolling, balance, inversion on hands and flight. Attention will be paid to technique, poise, muscular tension, phrasing and creativity.

Careers Related to Physical Education
P.E. Teacher
Recreation Worker
Physical Therapist
Outdoor Pursuit Instructor
Personal Trainer
Sports Medicine
Sports Manager
Health Education
Fitness Specialist

Other helpful websites:
www.healthpromotingschools.co.uk
www.curriculumonline.ie