NI Curriculum

Physical Education

The statements below provide the minimum content for Learning for Life and Work.

Pupils should be enabled to:

  • plan and participate in a regular, frequent and balanced programme of physical activity that:

  • develops their interests and talents;

  • extends their knowledge, understanding and skills; and

  • contributes to, and helps sustain, a healthy and active lifestyle;

  • evaluate their own performances and that of others;

  • recognise and manage risk and apply safe principles and procedures before, during and after physical activity;

  • experience and understand different roles within a range of physical activities;

  • know how to access sporting and recreational opportunities in the local and wider community.