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Publication of redeveloped Primary School Curriculum

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Physical Education Specification

The Background Paper and Brief for the Review of Senior Cycle Physical Education has been approved for public consultation. The consultation period runs from the 2nd of March until the 24th of April.

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A new Leaving Certificate Physical Education specification will be introduced for fifth year students in September 2026 and will replace the current Leaving Certificate Physical Education syllabus.

The aim of Leaving Certificate Physical Education is to develop the learner’s capacity to become an informed, skilled, self-directed and reflective performer in physical education and physical activity in senior cycle and in their future life.

For the current cohort studying LCPE please note that on page 44 of the PDF specification, training may be aerobic and/or anaerobic.

  • Leaving Certificate Physical Education