An Introduction to Inclusive Physical Education, Primary

Course Information

NCSE in collaboration with the CARA Centre, present this one day Inclusive Physical Education seminar, aimed at primary school teachers in a mainstream setting. A balance of theoretical approaches and practical activities will enhance teachers’ knowledge of inclusive PE.

Expected Outcomes

• Provide an understanding of inclusive PE and illustrate best practice for the classroom teacher addressing varying needs of pupils
• Identify and apply the ‘TREE’ model and the Inclusion Spectrum as inclusive strategies
• Identify and demonstrate the centrality of fundamental movement skills (FMS) for the physical development of all pupils with particular emphasis on pupils with SEN
• Discuss and demonstrate the inclusion of all abilities through practical activities based on five of the six PE strands (Aquatics omitted)

Course Content

• Identify and address the varying needs of pupils with a focus on increasing engagement within the PE class
• Understand the Inclusion Continuum and apply the ‘TREE’ model to adapt PE activities for the inclusion of all pupils
• Demonstrate how FMS are prevalent in all strands of the PE curriculum and highlight the importance of the development of these skills for pupils with SEN
• Participate in mini-practical’s demonstrating the various strands in PE, and discuss and demonstrate how pupils with different needs can be included

Information for Applicants

This course is open to:

• Teachers working in classes with pupils with SEN
• Full-time Special Education Teachers who are currently working with student(s) with special education needs
• Participants will require permission from the Board of Management to attend. Typically, substitution for this seminar will only be allowed to classroom teachers with primary responsibility for pupils with a special educational need and if it is deemed absolutely essential by the Principal
• Typically substitution will only be allocated to non-substitute teachers
• Payment is not available to teachers in a substitute capacity
• Appropriate clothing and footwear are required for the practical sessions

Refreshments and lunch will be provided