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3 Draft Leaving Certificate specifications consultations

3 Draft Leaving Certificate specifications consultations

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Physical Education

The Physical Education (PE) is for children from junior infants to sixth class. The curriculum contributes to children’s overall development by helping them to lead full, active and healthy lives.

The PE curriculum provides a balanced range of activities for children through the six strands:

  • Athletics
  • Dance
  • Gymnastics
  • Games
  • Outdoor and adventure activities
  • Aquatics

The current curriculum was introduced as part of the Primary School Curriculum (1999)