Physical Education

Subject Spotlight

Motion, Health & Mastery

Empowering physical competence, confidence, and tactical literacy. Our Physical Education curriculum transforms daily movement into a lifelong commitment to health, performance, and overall wellbeing.

Welcome to a dynamic learning environment where physical movement serves as the ultimate medium for personal, social, and cognitive growth. Whether pursuing competitive sport, masterfully managing personal fitness goals, or stepping into vital leadership and coaching roles, our students are systematically equipped to build resilient, healthy, and fulfilling lifestyles for the future.

The Davitt Standard

Fostering physical literacy, leadership, and athletic excellence to ensure every student builds resilience, health, and a lifelong passion for physical activity.

Physical Literacy & Athletic Excellence

Physical Education Curriculum & Pathways

Comprehensive physical education pathways spanning foundational Junior Cycle movement literacy through to advanced Leaving Certificate physical education and senior cycle frameworks.

Stage 1 • Years 1 to 3 Core Curriculum

Junior Cycle Physical Education

Developing a physically literate young person, instilling movement competence, confidence, and values necessary for a lifelong commitment to physical activity.

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Three Interconnected Strands

Competence, Participation, and Appreciation.

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Seven Core Activity Areas

Health-Related Activity, Gymnastics, Adventure, Dance, Games, Athletics, and Aquatics.

CBA 1
Year 2

Physical Activity for Health 6-week programme design.

CBA 2
Year 3

My Performance skill showcase and tactical proficiency.

Stage 2 • Leaving Certificate Examinable Subject

Leaving Certificate PE (LCPE)

An examinable, full terminal Leaving Certificate subject focusing on physiological mastery, skill learning, and the science of sports performance.

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Core Study Pillars

Skill learning & performance, physical/psychological demands, and participation factors.

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Scientific Application

Biomechanics, motor learning, energy systems, and sports psychology.

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Project Coursework

25-hour digital performance portfolio.

50%
Written Exam

Two-hour terminal state exam.

Stage 2 • Senior Cycle Non-Examinable Framework

Senior Cycle PE Framework (SCPE)

A flexible, double period each week for senior students to maintain peak fitness and positive mental health across six specialised modules.

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Specialised Modules

Health-Related Activity, Sport Education, Contemporary Issues, Adventure Education, Personal Responsibility, and TGfU.

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Digital Recognition Portfolios

Showcasing active participation, personal growth, and leadership development.

Weekly
Double Period

Active physical engagement.

Flexible
Modular Approach

Tailored student interests.

Physical Education News & Highlights

Sports Day

Davitt College Annual Sports Day 2026
Outdoor Education

Cycling the Turlough Greenway
LCPE

LCPE: Movement Analysis & Injury Screening
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Beyond the Classroom

Physical Education at Davitt College extends far beyond the sports hall, offering vibrant extracurricular sports, outdoor excursions, and active whole-school events.

Annual Sports Day

Our active calendar highlight transforms school grounds into a festival of movement featuring various sports, team challenges, and a popular teachers versus students finale.

High-Performance Excursions

Senior LCPE students bridge classroom theory with elite practice through professional facility visits, fitness testing, and movement analysis with expert coaches.

Outdoor Education

Junior cycle and Transition Year students utilise our bicycle fleet along the Turlough Greenway for fitness, fresh air, and an ice cream stop finish.

Ready to Move?

Whether you are building your physical literacy in Junior Cycle or pursuing advanced performance and fitness mastery for the Leaving Certificate and beyond, your physical education journey starts here.

Junior Cycle Options Senior Cycle Pathways

Speak to the department team to get started.

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