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PEAI 'Position Statement on Physical Education' and 'Physical Education Factsheets'

The PEAI executive has developed a position statement on physical education and two fact sheets which are a user-friendly and easily accessible resource for the PEAI membership to use as reference points. These are presented in a ‘one-stop’ format that would give an overview of issues related to each area. The factsheets developed to date are ‘Post-primary Physical Education Provision in Ireland’ and ‘Benefits of Physical Education’ More...

PEPAYS Forum 2010

The annual Physical Education, Physical Activity and Youth Sport (PEPAYS) Research Forum will take place on Thursday evening and Friday, June 17 and 18th, in the University of Limerick. More...

New sites: Get Ireland Active and Little Steps

The HSE has developed two websites to provide information and advice on physical activity and healthy eating. More...

CARAFOCUS Newsletter

Download the latest newsletter from the CARA Adapted Physical Activity Centre. More...

Feedback from Primary School Physical Education Workshop, PEAI Conference 2009

During the PEAI Conference (2009), a session was held where participants were invited to share their ideas on a range of current issues relating to Primary School Physical Education. More...

Local Facilitators for Physical Education

The JCPE Support Service, under the auspices of the Second Level Support Service is seeking to establish a panel of Local Facilitators in the coming weeks. For more details and application form, click here...

PEAI Newsletter - Summer 2010

Download the latest copy of the PEAI Newsletter here...

Meath PEAI Workshop

A workshop entitled "Organisation of Sports Days" and "Sports Education" will take place on Monday 17th May in Loreto Navan. More...

'Play and Assist' Tennis Course for Students

Further to a PEAI Tennis Workshop (Dublin, April 2010), Tennis Ireland have introduced a new course that may be of interest to second-level students. More...

PEAI Regional Workshops 2010

See the planned PEAI workshops countrywide this spring and summer term. More...

Guestbook

The PEAI guestbook and discussion forum is now up and running. To view posting or make a contribution click here...

PEAI Members Survey - (incorporating Conference 2009 Feedback Sheet)

In this survey, we ask for your views in order to inform the work of the PEAI Executive over the coming year on behalf of the membership. Also, we ask all for feedback from on the 2009 PEAI Annual Conference More...

PEAI Conference 2009 Photos

This years PEAI Conference once again proved to be a huge success. All the action was captured on camera and can be found by clicking on the following link. Photos...

PEAI Report on Impact of Budgetary Cuts to Education (Dec 2008) to Physical Education in Irish post-primary schools

Full report is now downloadable of the survey of PE teachers regarding the impact of budgetary cuts to physical education. More...

South Dublin Local Sports Partnership Dance Module

SDCSP is running a certified Dance Foundation Course in early 2010 More...

Response to progress to NCCA development of Senior Cycle PE - February - April 2009

This document will outline the views of practicing teachers on the draft curriculum documents for Senior Cycle PE More...

PEAI Newsletter - Autumn 2009

Download and print the latest newsletter  here...

JCPE Teachers Online Forum

A teachers forum is now available on the JCPE website. This forum is an extremely useful tool to share ideas, teaching methods and planning tips, as well as discussing resources, facilities and any other concerns teachers may have. The forum can be joined on the JCPE website. http://jcpe.ie/

NCCA Resources for PE Teachers

The National Council for Curriculum and Assessment has recently developed a set of Junior Cycle fact sheets, which give information about the different subjects available in junior cycle. PE Factsheet

Budget Cutbacks - The PEAI response

The Physical Education Association of Ireland position in relation to the Department of Education and Science proposed withdrawal of substitution cover from schools More..

Successful PEAI Conference and AGM attracts many PE teachers to DCU - Oct 2008 

Dublin City University hosted the 2008 Conference on Fri 3rd and Sat 4th October. Click here for report, information on the new executive and resources from the conference. More...

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PEAI Advocacy Pack

Details from the PEAI Conference 2007, including the launch of PEAI Advocacy Resource. Handbook available to download free 'Teaching Adventure Activities' 

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