Practical & Playful PE: Recent Episodes
IPPEA Podcast
The new Irish primary curriculum framework was launched on March 9th by the National Council for Curriculum and Assessment (NCCA). There are a number of key upcoming changes in relation to Physical Education within the primary curriculum. Listen in as Liam Clohessy and Peter Lavin give a summary and discuss some of the key proposed developments specific to PE.
In this episode, we discuss tips and strategies teachers can use to support the development of motivation and confidence in PE, so that pupils can adopt an enthusiasm for engaging in physical activity as an integral part of life.
Tomás Mannion draws on his experiences as a PE Advisor with the Professional Development Service for Teachers and his background in Sports and Exercise Psychology to highlight how communication, autonomy, choice and a sense of belonging are key elements of a holistic approach to physical literacy development in the primary school.
Tomás refers to the following resources:
- Move Well, Move Often Physical Literacy Resource - https://www.scoilnet.ie/pdst/physlit/
- Beyond the Classroom Physical Literacy Resource - https://www.scoilnet.ie/pdst/physlit/beyond/
- PE Strand Based Resources - https://www.scoilnet.ie/pdst/primary/pe/strands/
- PE Homework, Active Every Day - https://www.scoilnet.ie/pdst/pehomework/
- Fundamental Movement Skill Assessment Templates - https://www.scoilnet.ie/pdst/physlit/assessment/
- PDST PE Workshops and Seminars - https://pdst.ie/primaryPEworkshops
Exploring the wonderful & exciting dance strand of the PE curriculum. Dance can be enjoyable for all, both teachers & students!
In this episode, we interview Peter Lavin who is a fellow member of the IPPEA. He will share his top tips for running a successful sports day & how to ensure the day is an enjoyable experience for all involved & Covid compliant at the same time.
https://www.irishprimarype.com/suggested-activities/
https://www.essd.eu/
https://thephysicaleducator.com/ https://www.playsport.net/ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kzotY3ca8eA&ab_channel=StreetRacket https://pdst.ie/sites/default/files/PE%20Resources%202017.pdf https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=elRFBvE7Qgo&ab_channel=YouthSportTrust https://www.sportireland.ie/women-in-sport/news/AGGA
Interview with Ciara Delaney from the PDST.
Focus on gymnastics, mindfulness & wellbeing.
https://www.irishprimarype.com/
https://www.pdst.ie/sites/default/files/Children%27s%20Books%20for%20Wellbeing%20.pdf
https://pdst.ie/sites/default/files/Book%201.pdf
https://www.pdst.ie/sites/default/files/The%20Fun%20Gym%20Circuit.pdf
https://www.pdst.ie/primary/healthwellbeing/relaxationandself-regulationtools
https://pdst.ie/primary/healthwellbeing
https://www.pdst.ie/sites/default/files/Round%203%20Pop%20in%20for%20PE%21%20Flyer_0.pdf
https://www.education.ie/en/Education-Staff/Services/Employee-Assistance-Service/employee-assistance-service.html
https://www.gov.ie/en/publication/0722b-wellbeing-resources/
ttps://mindfulkidsireland.com/
https://wellbeingtogether.spectrum.life/login?org=ylVIIU17