Categories
To enter PEXpo, submit your project under
one of the following headings:​​​
Performance
Physical, Psychological and Tactical Demands of Performance ​
Nutrition
Nutrition & Diet
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Power of Sport
Culture, History and Inclusion
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My Favourite Olympian
1st Year Only Project Category
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Well-being
Physical, Mental, Social
2nd Year CBA
Personal, Physical Activity Programme
Technology
Technology & Media
3rd Year CBA
My Performance in a Physical Activity Area
How to Start your Project
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RESEARCH
ORGANISE
TIMETABLE
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Use the PExpo Categories for inspiration.
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Consider what sports you play or follow:
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What do you want to know more about?
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What issues do you or others face in the sport?
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Look up sports issues in the news - controversies, advancements etc.
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Research sports people and their particular skills.
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Check out previous winners for ideas.
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Look up articles, studies, books and documentaries to check there is enough information available to make your project viable.
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Gather your sources in a document or save them as bookmarks in your browser.
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Consider what research methods you will implement e.g. interviewing classmates, using sports statistics or conducting scientific experiments.
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Make a list of all tasks needed to complete your project such as:
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Creating a spreadsheet to record data. ​
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Gathering and printing images.
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Proof-reading.
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If you're working with a team, divide the tasks. (Teams can have up to five students.)
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Make the best use of particular skills e.g. assigning a classmate who is good at maths to analyse data or an artist to design the overall appearance of the project.
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Make a detailed timetable for completing your project.
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Will you meet a few times a week or work on your tasks separately and meet up once a week?​
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Set intermediate deadlines for tasks. ​
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Decide on a final deadline, ideally a week before PExpo!
PExpo GuideBook
Printable Worksheet: Starting your Project
Colour
Black and White
Ag cur tús le do thogra Mórthaispeántais CO.
Dath
Dubh agus bán
Prizes
A trophy will be awarded to a junior and senior team in each category, as well as in seven special awards:
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Best new school
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Best project in Irish
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Women in Sport
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Sport for Business
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Peer Award
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STEM Award
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Dare to Believe Award​​
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In addition, the Overall Junior and Senior winners will receive 250 euro towards their school.
Award
Sponsors
Dare to Believe
Women in Sport
Sport for Business
Outdoor Sport
Overall Senior and Junior Awards
Peer Award
Best project in Irish
STEM Award
Best new school
Power of Sport - Culture, History and Inclusion
Diet and Nutrition
Physical, Psychological and Tactical Demands of Performance
Well-Being - Physical, Mental and Social
Technology and Media
Olympic Values and Ideals
My favourite Olympian
