​Aims

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The members of the PE department at St Joseph’s act as a team and aim to deliver a PE programme based on sound educational principles. Physical education is an integral part of the NI curriculum and as such is compulsory during key stage 3 and 4. We also provide multiple options at key stage 4 for those wishing to pursue PE as an exam subject through GCSE, OCN and BTEC.

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We at St Joseph’s have realised we now live in a changed society where technology advances have reduced the amount of time we exercise in general. As a department we always strive to promote a healthy lifestyle among our youth and our staff.

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We also recognise that our challenge is to design and deliver a PE programme that is challenging for the most gifted athletes and at the same time can provide a sense of fulfilment and achievement for the less able athletes.  We offer a wide range of sporting opportunities through extra-curricular activities, Gaelic Football, Hurling, Soccer, Basketball, Cross Country, Athletics, Badminton, Table Tennis, Golf,  to name a few.

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PE, with all practical subjects aims to provide all children with challenges that with guidance will lead to an increase in self-esteem and a sense of achievement for all.