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Athletics at this level involves learning through participation in the fundamental athletic activities of running, jumping and throwing. The skills associated with these activities can, at junior cycle, begin to be applied to modified forms of standard events. The element of competition inherent in athletics is presented here with reference to the abilities of the individual student. Hence the student’s experience of competitive situations is in the context of personal goals rather than relating performance to that of others.
Athletics at this level involves learning through participation in the fundamental athletic activities of running, jumping and throwing. The skills associated with these activities can, at junior cycle, begin to be applied to modified forms of standard events. The element of competition inherent in athletics is presented here with reference to the abilities of the individual student. Hence the student’s experience of competitive situations is in the context of personal goals rather than relating performance to that of others.
Athletics seeks to develop in the student:
Athletics seeks to develop in the student:
• the ability to participate in running, jumping and throwing activities in a variety of contexts
• the ability to participate in running, jumping and throwing activities in a variety of contexts
• enhanced knowledge and understanding of athletic activities
• enhanced knowledge and understanding of athletic activities
• the capacity to set personal goals and understand and appreciate the concept of fair play
• the capacity to set personal goals and understand and appreciate the concept of fair play
• love for and enjoyment of athletics
• love for and enjoyment of athletics
• enhanced social development through participation in group activities.
• enhanced social development through participation in group activities.
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