Some people's best subject in school was PE but unfortunately it never counted towards CAO points.
That's all the set to change following the announcement that it will be officially offered as Leaving Cert subject from next September onwards.
Its first exam will be in 2020 and it's expected to be introduced to more than 50 schools. Students will be able to gain CAO points through swimming, rugby, jazz dance and coaching skills.
While schools won't be getting new resources, teachers will take part in a programme of training to deliver the new course, early next year.
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As well as the traditional sports activities, students will learn about technology and media in sport, business and enterprise in the new Leaving Certificate PE course.
Course content will include issues around physical activity and gender, inclusion, ethics, and fair play.
