LCA Active Leisure Studies study plan

Define health-related fitness components (cardiorespiratory endurance, muscular strength, muscular endurance, flexibility, body composition) and write a one-line test protocol for each

Distinguish moderate vs vigorous intensity using the talk test and heart-rate reserve, and calculate a personal target heart-rate zone

Compare physical activity guidelines for adults, older adults and youth, noting the specific minutes and session patterns each recommends

Build a 40-item self-quiz on fitness components and intensity measurement, tagging each item to the component it tests

Explain how a session is structured (warm-up, conditioning phase, cool-down) and justify the purpose of each phase in physiological terms

Apply the FITT principle to design three sample sessions for beginner, intermediate and older-adult participants

Identify common training errors and overuse risks and state the correction for each

Link physical activity participation to social, mental and physical health outcomes with at least three evidence-based points

Write learning outcomes for a leisure session using observable action verbs rather than vague terms

Sequence a 60-minute session so that activity time, instruction time and transition time are budgeted explicitly

Select differentiation strategies for mixed-ability groups and describe how each changes task, equipment or grouping

Draft a session evaluation form covering participation, achievement of outcomes, safety and participant feedback

Summarise theories of leisure motivation (intrinsic vs extrinsic, constraint theory) and match each to a realistic participant scenario

Analyse how age, gender, income, culture and disability shape leisure access and participation patterns

Evaluate leadership styles (autocratic, democratic, laissez-faire) against group type and activity risk

Produce written feedback on a peer or recorded session using the evaluation criteria from week 3

Rank hazards by likelihood and severity using a simple risk matrix and record controls for each

Produce a risk assessment for one specific activity and venue, including environmental, equipment and human factors

State the accepted response sequence for common first-aid scenarios (bleeding, suspected fracture, unconscious casualty, suspected spinal injury) and the point at which emergency services are called

Explain duty of care, supervision ratios, consent and incident-reporting obligations in a leisure setting

Classify outdoor and adventure activities by environment and by level of perceived risk and required skill

Describe the access, conservation and land-use responsibilities that apply to outdoor activity providers

Match leadership and safety requirements to adventure activities, including weather, tide, terrain and group-management factors

Explain how adventure activities are used to develop personal and social skills, and state the evidence limits of that claim

Outline the planning sequence for a small leisure event from concept and budget through staffing, promotion and post-event review

Identify facility types, booking systems and resource constraints that affect programme delivery

Map career pathways and progression routes in the leisure sector, including the qualifications and experience each entry point expects

Compare two further-study options and state admission requirements and typical progression outcomes for each

Sit a full-length timed mock examination under exam conditions and record the score for each domain

Review every incorrect answer and write the correct reasoning in your own words

Re-drill the two weakest domains using targeted question sets until each reaches 80% or better

Consolidate one-page summary sheets for all seven domains into a single revision pack