Featured Module
PE in the Primary School

In this Supporting Learning Featured Module there is a focus on Physical Education (PE) in the primary school setting. Interviews were conducted with four PE coordinators from across Northern Ireland; Fourtowns Primary School, Ahoghill, Pond Park Primary School, Lisburn and St. John the Baptist Primary School, Belfast.   These interview clips provide guidance and examples of effective practice for schools and teachers seeking to enhance their delivery of PE. They cover the following areas of development:

• Providing two hours of PE per week.

• How to ensure that PE lessons incorporate accurately, all key elements of the statutory PE curriculum.

• Teaching and Learning strategies for PE.

• Inclusion in PE.

• How to monitor and evaluate pupils’ performance and progress in PE.

• Professional development opportunities for teachers to enhance their skills and confidence in delivering high-quality PE lessons.

• How to overcome barriers to the delivery of PE including limited access to resources, accommodation and facilities.

• How to effectively establish and use community links and external partners.