LCA Active Leisure Studies study guide
LCA Active Leisure Studies · Work through your exam, one topic at a time.
Active Leisure Studies is one of the vocational specialisms within the Leaving Certificate Applied (LCA), the two-year Irish senior-cycle programme that is assessed largely through school-based coursework rather than a single terminal exam. The subject suits students who enjoy physical activity, working with groups, and learning by doing: it combines practical participation in sport and outdoor pursuits with the planning, leadership, safety and organisational skills behind them. The LCA Active Leisure Studies study guide has 7 sections and about 2,288 words.
01Leisure in Society and the Individual
Leisure in Society and the Individual examines how leisure is defined, why people choose it, and how social and personal factors shape access and experience. Expect questions on play, recreation, active leisure, constraints, benefits, and inclusion.
319 words, about 2 min02Health-Related Fitness and Physical Activity
Health-Related Fitness and Physical Activity tests whether you can distinguish health-related fitness components from skill-related ones, apply training principles, and design safe activity that meets public-health guidance. Health-related components: cardiorespiratory endurance, muscular strength, muscular endurance, flexibility, and body composition.
331 words, about 2 min03Planning, Leading and Evaluating Leisure Activities
Planning, Leading and Evaluating Leisure Activities tests whether you can turn an aim into a safe, inclusive session, lead it clearly, and judge success with evidence. Aims are broad; objectives are specific and observable.
340 words, about 2 min04Outdoor and Adventure Activities
Outdoor and Adventure Activities examines planning and leading activities where environmental conditions and perceived risk are part of the challenge. It tests navigation, group management, environmental care, and decision-making.
326 words, about 2 min05Safety, Risk Management and First Aid
Safety, Risk Management and First Aid tests systematic hazard control and the immediate response to injury or illness in a leisure setting. Risk assessment: identify hazards; decide who may be harmed and how; evaluate risk and controls; record; review.
333 words, about 2 min06Leisure Facilities, Resources and Event Organisation
Leisure Facilities, Resources and Event Organisation tests how facilities, staff, budgets, and event plans combine to deliver safe and viable leisure experiences. Facility planning considers location, access, capacity, booking systems, opening hours, maintenance, changing areas, storage, and emergency access.
308 words, about 2 min07Careers and Further Study in the Leisure Sector
Careers and Further Study in the Leisure Sector tests your knowledge of roles, entry routes, required skills, and how to choose a credible progression path. Sector roles include fitness instruction, coaching, outdoor instruction, sports development, leisure centre operations, facility and event management, adventure tourism, and community recreation.
331 words, about 2 min