by admin | Aug 25, 2014 | Free
This Powerpoint resource looks at the history of the Olympic Games from the first Olympics in Greece to the modern games. It explains about the Olympic Flag and the Olympic Flame and gives a sample list of sports included in the modern games. (.ppt file 659 KB)...
by admin | May 30, 2014 | Guest Post
It’s that time of the year again! Sports Days are taking place in many primary schools over the next few weeks. Many schools may consider approaching the day as fun, inclusive and non-competitive which encourages all children to be involved. The Irish Primary PE...
by admin | Feb 18, 2014 | 3rd/4th, 5th/6th, PE
This PE lesson is based on the Winter Olympic Games with a few hall activities and a points system. It would probably work well with pupils in middle and senior classes. In groups of 3/4 pupils choose a participating country, design the flag and learn the national...
by admin | Feb 12, 2014 | Resources Websites
A booklet called “Playground Markings and Other Traditional Games” was developed by the Health Promotion Unit of the Health Service Executive (HSE) South in 2009. It quotes a French author who says that: “It should be noted that children at play are not playing about;...
by admin | Feb 10, 2014 | Resources Websites
The Get Ireland Active website was initially developed to promote the National Physical Activity Guidelines. The site has been further developed to become a one-stop shop for physical activity information. The aim of the website is to encourage people to become more...
