The PE exam consists of three parts: the physical activity project, the performance assessment and the written exam. Here's a breakdown:
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Everything you need to study Leaving Cert Physical Education
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Physical education is not just about being good at sports. Getting a top grade in this subject requires a lot of time and effort and Studyclix is here to make it easier.
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What's involved?
Physical activity project
This is worth 20% of the overall grade. Students choose an activity and complete the project in either the role of a performer or a coach/choreographer over an approximately 2-month period. The project is completed in a digital format using the following headings:
- performance analysis;
- identification of four performance goals;
- evidence of ongoing training/practice and reflection;
- concluding analysis.
Performance assessment
This is worth 30% of the overall grade. Students choose one of three selected activities that is being studied by their class. The student must capture their performance of this activity digitally.
Written exam
Both ordinary and higher-level students sit a written paper in June each year which counts for 50% of their overall grade
This is worth 20% of the overall grade. Students choose an activity and complete the project in either the role of a performer or a coach/choreographer over an approximately 2-month period. The project is completed in a digital format using the following headings:
- performance analysis;
- identification of four performance goals;
- evidence of ongoing training/practice and reflection;
- concluding analysis.
How to study physical education
Read our H1 guides
If you are not sure how to approach this subject, we have you covered. We have collaborated with expert physical education teachers to bring you guides on every part of the exam. Check them out below:
Practice past exam questions
One of the most effective ways to study physical education is to practice past exam paper questions. The more questions you can do, the fewer surprises you'll have on the day of your exam.
This is why we have broken down all of the past exam paper questions into neat topics This will save you loads of time searching for the right questions. You can find a list of question topics on the physical education subject page.
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If you are finding particular questions tricky, why not add them to your collections? This will make practicing them a lot easier.
Studyclix Community Page
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