1. 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.

2. The Aims & Learning Experiences
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.

3. Key Skills
Managing Myself
Staying Well
Communicating
Being Creative
Working With Others
Managing Information and Thinking

4. Physical Education –
Short Course Draft Specification
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
Strand 1:
Participation and Progression
Strand 2:
Physical Activity for Health and
Wellbeing
Strand 3:
Adventure and Teamwork
Strand 4:
Creativity and Performance

5. Physical Education –
Short Course Draft Specification
Participation and Progression
Students learn about…
Three of Athletic Activities
Aquatics
Divided court games
Invasion games
Culminating event
Physical Activity for Health and
Wellbeing
Students learn about…
Sports Science elements of
Improving their fitness
Tracking their physical activity
patterns
Analysing Movement
Coaching techniques
Adventure and Teamwork
Creativity and Performance
Students learn about…
Orienteering
Team challenges
Students learn about…
Creating a performance
Recording your experience
Performing

6. ASSESSMENT PROCEDURE
To be Confirmed following representative association negotiations
with DES
Three tasks to be recorded in a portfolio, with both designed to collect
evidence of students learning and progress
50% Performance Task
50% Personal PA Profile
Students will gather evidence of
students’ learning in Strands 1, 3
or 4.
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
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’

7. 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)
----------------1. Health – Related Fitness
Profile: Take part in a 6 week
programme
2. 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)
--------------1. Health – Related Fitness
Profile: Take part in a 6 week
programme
2. Activity Profile: Show how you
enjoy and where you can
participate
(from strand 2)