Physical Education (P.E.)
In St. Patrick’s Secondary School leaving certificate students have 1 hour and 30 minutes of P.E. a week. The P.E. programme that is in place aligns with many aspects of the LCPE syllabus such as promoting physical activity in students, communicating with others, implementing a training programme, performance related fitness, inclusion, ethics and fair play, performance analysis and general well-being.
In 2023 Leaving Cert Exam PE was introduced as an exam subject. This is a timetabled option subject and offers students the opportunity to study the Physical Education to a more in depth level.
Leaving Cert Exam PE
| Physical activity project | 20% | Higher and Ordinary |
| Performance assessment | 30% | Common level |
| Written examination | 50% | Higher and Ordinary |
The objectives of Leaving Certificate Physical Education are to develop the learner’s
- performance in physical activity
- ability to reflect on performance in physical activity
- knowledge and understanding of the factors which influence performance and participation in physical activity
- appreciation of the benefits of physical activity for lifelong health and wellbeing
- capacity to undertake different roles in physical activities
- understanding of the principles underlying ethical participation in physical activity
- understanding of the role of physical activity and sport in the social and cultural life of Ireland.
What do students do in P.E
All students engage in a range of activities and sport during P.E. The school has a strong tradition of sporting excellence and students develop their ability and awareness of different sports in a fun and engaging manner. Students work on cooperative games to develop teamwork and communication throughout the year also. The sports that are played in the school are as follows:
- Football
- Soccer
- Basketball
- Rugby
- Athletics
We also have access to a range of sporting facilities that are within the town. These include Castleisland Community Centre, An Ríocht AC track and gym, Castleisland Rugby Club and Castleisland Desmonds GAA pitches.
