Physical Education

Subject Team

Mr Gale (Head of Department and in charge of Boys PE)
Mrs McCallan (In charge of Girls PE)

Subject Overview

Physical Education has a significant role to play in this. Schools are now seen as the most important context for promoting healthy lifestyles in pupils. Health Related Physical Education (HRPE) in Northern Ireland has been shown to positively influence children’s knowledge of and attitudes towards physical activity. The Northern Ireland Curriculum gives a high profile to Physical Education’s role in;

Providing pupils with regular, frequent and appropriate physical activity opportunities, information and guidance
Encouraging and empowering pupils to make informed and responsible choices about the role of physical activity in their lives.

What You Will Learn

The PE Department aims to provide an enjoyable, satisfying and balanced programme with opportunities for every pupil to develop physically, emotionally, cognitively and socially. A balanced curriculum with a range of activities will endeavour to meet the needs of all pupils and develop pupils’ self-esteem and positive attitudes towards themselves and others.
Our pupils are encouraged to be responsible for their own actions, to achieve success in many different ways, to work within a team and as an individual. Physical Education can provide an alternative platform for success for those pupils unable to find it in the academic sphere. There is equality of access for all pupils.