19KEC225 Y-PATH PE for ME (for PE Teachers only)

Date / Time:  Thurs 16th May 2019 from 6pm-9pm

What is Y-PATH PE 4 ME?

Y-PATH (Youth Physical Activity Towards Health) PE 4 ME is a junior cycle post-primary programme which aims to improve physical activity among children and young people through the physical education (PE) module in the school curriculum. The programme is bought to you as a result of a collaboration between the Irish Heart Foundation and Dublin City University.

What is involved?

The programme is available only to PE teachers.

There are two parts to the Y-PATH PE 4 ME programme:

• A 1-hour online course on the Irish Heart Foundation website www.irishheart.ie which must be completed by teachers before attending the workshop
• 3-hour face to face evening workshop held in Education Centres nationally

Why do schools need Y-PATH PE 4 ME?

·         Y-PATH PE 4 Me is the only programme of its kind in Ireland

·         Acknowledged by the PDST, UCC and Sport Ireland

·         Fits into wellbeing curriculum, highlighting wellbeing indicators involved in each lesson

·         Uses a whole school approach with elements for students, teachers and parents

·         Adapts current practice to allow engagement of all pupils within PE class

·         Designed by teachers for teachers

·         Evidence based on the needs of Irish children, backed by 8 years of research

·         Does not require any major equipment to run lessons

·         Emphasis on fundamental movement skills and physical literacy

·         Aims to reduce the age-related decline in physical activity common among post primary school age students

·         Focuses on empowerment, motivation and confidence

·         Gives students the opportunity to participate in a variety of activities they enjoy

If you have any further questions, contact the Irish Heart Foundation schools team on (01) 6685001 or email schools@irishheart.ie