Focus of this Presentation

To provide you with a brief overview of the NCCA-developed

“Physical Education Short Course” AIM

The short course in Physical Education aims to develop skilful and creative participants

who are confident and competent to perform in a range of activities. The course aims to build students’ appreciation of the

importance of health-enhancing and inclusive physical activity and a

commitment to it now and in the future.

1. Develop skilful and creative participants who are confident and competent to perform a range of activities

2. Build students appreciation of the importance of health enhancing and inclusive Physical Activity

3. A commitment to Physical Activity now and in the future.

The Aims & Learning Experiences

Managing Myself Staying Well Communicating Being Creative Working With Others Managing Information and

Thinking

Key Skills

Statements of Learning The student is a confident

and competent participant in physical activity and is motivated to be physically active. SOL12

The student takes action to safeguard and promote her/his wellbeing and that of others. SOL11

The student creates and presents artistic works and appreciates the process and skills involved. SOL4

Physical Education – Short Course Draft

SpecificationStrand 1: Participation and Progression

Strand 2: Physical Activity for Health and Wellbeing

Strand 3: Adventure and Teamwork

Strand 4: Creativity and Performance

Participation and Progression

Students learn about…Three of Athletic Activities Aquatics Divided court games Invasion games Culminating event

Physical Education – Short Course Draft

SpecificationPhysical Activity for Health and Wellbeing

Students learn about…Sports Science elements of Improving their fitnessTracking their physical activity patterns Analysing Movement Coaching techniquesAdventure and Teamwork

Students learn about…OrienteeringTeam challenges

Creativity and Performance

Students learn about…Creating a performanceRecording your experiencePerforming

50% Performance Task

Students will gather evidence of students’ learning in Strands 1, 3 or 4.

These three strands focus on students performance in the physical activities.

Students and their teachers will choose one or two of the 3 as their ‘assessment task’

50% Personal PA Profile

Strand 2 – Physical Activity Profile

Students will develop:- A fitness profile based on

their use of a range of measurement techniques

- A six week physical activity programme designed to meet personal improvement goals

- A physical activity profile around their lifestyle

Three tasks to be recorded in a portfolio, with both designed to collect evidence of students learning and progress

ASSESSMENT PROCEDURE

To be Confirmed following representative association negotiations with DES

Sample Course Assessment

Example 1

1.Response to different game scenarios (practical)

2.Ability to adapt an activity to increase enjoyment and inclusion

(from strand 1)

-----------------3.Health – Related Fitness

Profile: Take part in a 6 week programme

4.Activity Profile: Show how you enjoy and where you can participate

(from strand 2)

Example 2

1.Participation and Performace in 3 team challenges

(from strand 2)

---------------2.Health – Related Fitness

Profile: Take part in a 6 week programme

3.Activity Profile: Show how you enjoy and where you can participate

(from strand 2)