Ireland · NCCA Curriculum Specifications
2nd Class Active Bodies and Healthy Minds
A comprehensive physical education program for 2nd Class students focusing on fundamental movement skills, cooperative play, and holistic wellbeing. Students develop physical literacy through structured activities that promote coordination, social interaction, and a positive attitude toward lifelong fitness.
Mastering Movement and Athletics
Focuses on developing fundamental movement skills including running, jumping, and throwing through athletic activities.
Exploring different running techniques for short sprints and longer distances while maintaining proper form.
Practicing vertical and horizontal jumps with a focus on safe landings and explosive power.
Developing overarm and underarm throwing techniques using various lightweight implements.
Gymnastics and Body Control
Developing balance, flexibility, and sequence creation through floor work and apparatus.
Learning to hold the body still on different base points and moving while maintaining stability.
Introducing safe rolling techniques and transferring weight from feet to hands.
Combining jumps, rolls, and balances into a short choreographed routine.
Games and Teamwork Strategies
Focusing on ball skills, spatial awareness, and cooperative play in small-sided games.
Developing kicking, striking, and catching skills using various types of balls.
Understanding the concepts of attacking, defending, and moving into open space.
Collaborating to invent new games and establishing rules that ensure everyone can participate.
Dance and Creative Expression
Exploring rhythm, culture, and storytelling through structured and creative dance.
Responding to different musical beats and changing movement speed accordingly.
Learning simple patterns and steps from Irish and international folk dances.
Using the body to express emotions, characters, and narratives without speaking.
Outdoor Adventure and Wellbeing
Engaging with the environment through orienteering and learning about healthy lifestyle choices.
Learning to use simple school-ground maps to find hidden markers and navigate.
Participating in group activities that require communication and mutual reliance.
Connecting physical activity to mental wellbeing and the importance of rest and nutrition.