LEAVING CERTIFICATE

P.E. Topic 2:
Physical and psychological demands of performance

  • Teacher
    Julianne Murphy
  • Exam
    Leaving Certificate
  • Level
    Higher Level, 6th Year
  • Pre-recorded
    January 2025
  • Duration
    4 Hours
Meet Your Teacher

Julianne Murphy

Julianne graduated from the University of Limerick in 2011 with a BSc in Physical Education and Geography. She has been teaching the new Leaving Cert PE specification for 4 years. 

Julianne creates a positive learning environment where she tailors teaching methods to meet the needs of diverse learners and help each student reach their potential. She is passionate about Physical Education and has an in-depth knowledge of the 3 assessment components of the LCPE course.

Julianne has experience in correcting mock papers and the State Examinations making her knowledgeable about what is expected from students in all 3 components of the LCPE course. 
Julianne Murphy

What will be covered:

Part 1:
- Health and Performance related components of fitness
- Fitness test battery
- Principles of training 
- FITT formula 
- Methods of physical fitness training 
- Training in the activity and outside the activity
- Strategies to support recovery and adaptation
- Periodisation in the design of training programmes
Part 2: 
- Psychological factors including confidence, anxiety, motivation, concentration, and feedback
- Strategies to enhance confidence, motivation, and concentration 
- Types of feedback 
- Strategies to improve mental preparedness
Part 3: 
- Nutritional considerations for before, during, and after performance 
- Importance of hydration
- Role and challenges of using sports supplements
- Energy systems 
Recorded course: you will have access to the course recording to replay the class at your own pace, as often as you like.

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