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The PDST is funded by the Department of Education and Skills under the National Development Plan, 2007-2013



Leisure and Recreation

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Key Underlying Principles

• Student Centred Curriculum

• Personal And Social Development

• Integration And Cross Curricular Links

• Team Work

• Literacy & Numeracy Development

• Active Teaching/Learning

Methodologies

• Reflection

• Community Links



Some Terminology

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Credit is the term given to student’s achievement (a similar word to marks).

Students are given credits for modules, tasks and final examinations. The

total number of credits in Leaving Certificate Applied is 200 credits. These

are awarded each session

Credit–Value

Modules in exam courses get one credit. Non-exam courses get two credits.

Check with co-ordinator.

Elements The Leaving Certificate Applied is divided into three elements -

Vocational Preparation, Vocational Education and General Education. Each

element is further subdivided into courses.

Integrated Programme involves cross curricular integration and the related

collaboration among teachers. Integration is one of the specific requirements

in the Student Tasks. .

Key Assignments are learning outcomes selected from the module as being

of key importance and are a minimum requirement along with at least 90%

attendance to gain credit for a module. Evidence of each key assignment is

also required.



Learning outcomes describe what the student should be able to do. These are

listed in the module descriptor and teaching guidelines are given for each.

Modules Each course area is made up of a number of modules. A module

represents approximately 30 hours i.e. 3-4 class periods per week over one

session.

Session For the purpose of the Leaving Certificate Applied the school year is

divided into two sessions September to the end of January and February to June.

The full two year programme has four sessions.

Specialisms Students complete two Vocational Specialisms from the eleven

options available. (Check with your Leaving Certificate Applied Co-Ordinator to

identify which Vocational Specialisms your students, both LCA I and LCA II, are

doing). Students complete four modules, a Vocational Education task and do a

final exam with a practical and a written in each specialism.

Units Modules are subdivided into units. Each unit contains learning outcomes

which have been grouped together because they have a common theme or fit

together.

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Assessment

2 Modules

2 Credits per module

to be completed in year 1 or over 2 years

Based on:

A Completion of Key Assignments

B 90% Attendance

C Participation



Task

The General Education Task may

be anchored in the Leisure and

Recreation Course.

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NUMBER AND SEQUENCE OF MODULES

Any two modules can be selected for the Leisure and

Recreation syllabus. The modules can be taken in any

sequence.

Module 1 : Physical Activity for Performance

Module 2 : Physical Activity for Health and

Fitness

Module 3 : Physical Activity for Recreation



Module 1 and Module 2 Content

The activities relating to the content of Modules One and Two

should be taken from the Table of Activities given below.

The table has been divided into six different categories of

activities. To ensure that the students experience participation

in a wide range of activities, it is recommended that at least

TWO activities, each one from a different category are

included in each module.

The two activities selected for the first module should be

different from the two activities selected for the second

module. (It is acknowledged that where resources are limited

this may not be achievable. In these circumstances teachers

may choose activities from the same category). It is important

to select activities appropriate to each module.

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Module 1

Physical Activity for Performance

PURPOSE

This module is designed to enable Leaving

Certificate Applied students to participate in at

least two activities at a level that is appropriate

to their ability. The module allows for the

development of personal and social skills and

promotes improvement of performance and

leadership skills.

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UNITS

Unit 1: Skill and Performance

Unit 2: Application to Personal Performance

Unit 3: Organisation and Officiating



KEY ASSIGNMENTS

• I have recorded the basic rules and principles as

they apply to one activity I have participated in.

• I have kept a record of the skills I have learned

during this module.

• I have demonstrated and performed three skills that I

have learnt in one of the chosen activities.

• As part of a group I have organised a practice

exercise for one of the chosen activities.

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MODULE2

PHYSICAL ACTIVITY FOR HEALTH AND FITNESS

PURPOSE

This module is designed to enable Leaving Certificate

Applied students, through their participation in a number of

physical leisure and recreation activities, to understand the

importance of exercise to the maintenance of fitness and

promotion of a healthy and active lifestyle.

It gives students the skills and knowledge to understand the

benefits of participation in physical activity as a lifelong

activity. The module also allows for the development of

personal and social skills.



Units

Unit 1: Cardiovascular Endurance

Unit 2: Flexibility

Unit 3: Muscular Strength and Endurance

Unit 4: Designing the Fitness Programme

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KEY ASSIGNMENTS

• I have monitored my heart rate for a week

• I have recorded exercises that develop aerobic

fitness.

• I have kept a diary of my fitness programme.

• I have led a group in warm up and cool down

exercise related to the chosen activity.



UNITS

Unit 1: Developing a school based physical

recreational activity programme

Unit 2: Recreational Activities in the

Community

Unit 3: Recreation and Health

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KEY ASSIGNMENTS

• I have identified a range of physical recreational

activities in my local community.

• I have maintained a diary of my participation in

physical activities.

• I have identified the social and physical benefits

of participation in recreational activities.

• I have participated in a programme of physical

leisure and recreational activities planned by the

group.



PLANNING Groups of four

READ MODULE 1, 2 OR 3

1. What would you do? Choose just one activity.

2. What would influence your choice?

3. What obstacles could you envisage?

4. How could you overcome these?

5. Key Assignments--- How can these be fulfilled?

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Numeracy

• Fill in Score Sheets

• Measure Courts, Pitches, Performance Areas

etc.

• Keep Score during Activity/Game.

• Measure distances

• Keep time during activity

• Map Reading

• Mark play areas

• Carry out Fitness Tests



Literacy

• All teachers in the team must be aware of

literacy as a problem for students.

• Terminology within all courses must be

learned.

• Build up bank of key words.

• Encourage students to learn correct

pronunciation and spellings.

• Daily diary of new words.

• Use of dictionary and spell check.

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Task

• Groups of 3/4

• Decide on a Task topic A Module 1

B Module 2

C Module 3

• Group/Individual

• Skills Required Interviews Surveys

Questionnaires etc.

• Resources, People, Places to Visit, Materials,

Equipment, Funding etc.



TASK IDEAS

PHYSICAL ACTIVITY FOR PERFORMANCE

GROUP: ORGANISE A SOCCER LEAGUE

Individual Aims:

• Rules

• Refereeing

• Time Keeping

• Booking Hall/Play Area

• Collect Entry Fee

• Score Keeping

• Organise Teams

• Organise Gear and Equipment

• Advertising

• Safety Aspects

• Prizes

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TASK IDEAS

PHYSICAL ACTIVITY FOR HEALTH AND FITNESS

GROUP: Design a health-related fitness programme for a specific group

A. Senior Citizens

B. Primary School Group

C. Young Mothers

D. Teenagers

E. Sports Team

INDIVIDUAL AIMS

• Test Group

• Healthy Eating Sheet

• Organise Area and Equipment

• Exercise Sheet

• Warm Up/Cool Down Exercises



TASK IDEAS

PHYSICAL ACTIVITY FOR LEISURE AND

RECREATION

GROUP: Set up a Karate Club in the school or centre

Individual Aims:

• Survey of Students

• Venue, Time, Instructor

• Club Constitution

• Committee - functions

• Membership Cards

• Letters to and meetings with- School principals, Instructor,

Boards of Management

• Run Club

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TASK IDEAS (GAMES)

Group: Organise a Basketball Blitz

Individual aims:

• Refereeing

• time-keeping

• booking sports hall

• Collect entry fees

• Score keeping

• Organise teams

• Organise equipment

• Advertising etc.

Group: Coaching Primary School Students (any game)

Individual aims:

• Contact school/s

• Organise times, and pitches/sports halls

• Organise equipment e.g. racquets, footballs

• Teach a specific skill

• Safety precautions etc.



TASK IDEAS (OUTDOOR EDUCATION)

Group: Plan Overnight Camping/Hostelling Trip

Individual aims:

• Costing bus, campsite, hostel, food etc.

• Plan menu and buy food

• Decide on suitable location

• Plan activities

• Prepare first aid kit etc.

Group: Orienteering Event for Group (Primary School/First

Years) Individual aims:

• Advertising

• Making maps

• Provide equipment e.g. paper/pencil etc.

• Set out markers

• Make score sheets

• Time students out and back

• Buy trophies

• Make certificates etc.

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