| Teachers: | Mr S Fleming (HOD) |
| Mr A Morris | |
| Mr S Dowds |
Edmund Rice has a strong and dedicated PE Department which is staffed by teachers who foster team spirit, co-operation, honesty and integrity, whilst delivering the prescribed programmes of study in Physical Education.
Key Stages 3 and 4
All students at Edmund Rice are allocated periods in their timetable for PE. In Year 11students can opt to do Sports Studies as a GCSE subject, and in Year 13 they can study the newly introduced AVCE in Leisure and Recreation.
After School Activities
The PE Department is at the centre of our range of extra-curricular activities and work closely with the Youth Sport Programme. This programmes gives the pupils an opportunity to develop personal and social skills as well as pursue sporting interests. For more information on extra curricular activities go to After School Page
Physical Education
Physical Education at GCSE has always been a popular subject in the school and the pupils that have chosen PE have performed well, with a large percentage achieving in the range A* - C.
The subject is ideal for any pupil hoping to move into a career in sport. The areas covered give an insight into all areas of sport. Much of the time will be spent working in the classroom but there are many opportunities to get on your sports gear and participate in practical sessions.
Those pupils who have taken the GCSE PE have found that much of their knowledge and understanding helps them with their work in Year 13 and 14 if they decide to study Sports Studies at Post 16 level.
Course Content.
Practical 60% Candidates must pick 4 sports from:
Gaelic football, Hurling, Soccer, Cross-country, Judo, Badminton, Table-tennis, Swimming, Gymnastics
Theory 40% One written 2 hour paper at the end of Year 12. Topics include Principles of Training, Drugs in Sport, First Aid, Body Systems, Sponsorship, Training Methods, Politics in Sport, Skill Development and others.
Examination Board: AQA