Hello, welcome to the Year 8 Physical Education page.
This page will give you some information about things that you will study during your first year in St Paul’s. Whether or not you have studied this subject at primary school, we’re sure you will find the information below helpful.
Boys PE
Term 1 – Fitness Testing, Bleep Test (20m shuttle run), 10 x 5m sprint, Sit ups, Standing Broad Jump, Grip Strength, Sit and Reach, Gaelic Football
Term 2 – Cross Country, Basketball, Swimming
Term 3 – Athletics and Team Games
Girls PE
Term 1 – Fitness Training, Bleep Test (20m shuttle run), 10 x 5m sprint, Sit ups, Standing Broad Jump, Grip Strength, Sit and Reach, Gaelic Games, Camogie, Gaelic Football
Term 2 – Cross Country, Dance, Swimming
Term 3 – Netball, Bench Ball, Dodge Ball, Athletics, Rounders
All students are expected to participate in PE. If a student cannot participate, they need a note from their parents. Extended periods of absence from PE require a doctor’s note. Students who do not participate in PE are sent to one of the PE classrooms where they do theoretical PE. This includes students who have a note. Theoretical PE concentrates on the knowledge, skills and understanding of exercise and sport.
