Assessment Requirements · Physical Education
Official assessment structure
- Assessment component: Physical activity for health and enjoyment — students design and implement a programme based on personal goals to improve physical activity engagement; after a six-week period they report on the programme, its implementation and evaluation; completed during terms 2 and 3 of second year
- Additional component: My performance — students complete a performance in a selected physical activity area studied; over a six-week period they decide how best to demonstrate competent skill level in the chosen activity; completed during terms 2 and 3 of third year
- Final examination: No SEC final examination is specified for Junior Cycle Physical Education; JCPA assessment comprises the two Classroom-Based Assessments
Official source: Official curriculum source