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Integration<br />
The teacher should consider how<br />
objectives can be achieved through<br />
integration. Physical education has<br />
many objectives which are developed by<br />
other subjects such as Gaeilge, English,<br />
art, music, mathematics and especially<br />
social, personal and health education.<br />
The development of these subjects can<br />
be enriched through a programme of<br />
physical education which is broad and<br />
balanced. Some of the opportunities to<br />
develop links with these subjects are<br />
outlined below:<br />
• SPHE: The emphasis in the physical<br />
education programme on promoting<br />
enjoyment of and positive attitudes<br />
towards physical activity and its<br />
lifelong contribution to health<br />
complements the strand unit of the<br />
SPHE programme ‘Taking care of my<br />
body’. Engaging in activities outdoors<br />
can be linked with the strand unit<br />
‘Environmental awareness and care’.<br />
Games and athletics provide valuable<br />
opportunities for the child to learn<br />
to accept decisions and rules and to<br />
develop the concept of fair play,<br />
which the strand unit ‘Relating to<br />
others’ explores. Swimming and other<br />
aquatic activities can promote safety<br />
considerations developed in the<br />
strand unit ‘Safety and protection’.<br />
Integration<br />
Measuring and recording achievement<br />
Physical Education Teacher <strong>Guidelines</strong><br />
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