19/05/2014 The PDST is funded by the Department of Education and Skills under the National Development Plan, 2007-2013 Leisure and Recreation The PDST is funded by the Department of Education and Skills The PDST is funded by the Department of Education and Skills under the National Development Plan, 2007-2013 under the National Development Plan, 2007-2013 1
19/05/2014 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 The PDST is funded by the Department of Education and Skills The PDST is funded by the Department of Education and Skills under the National Development Plan, 2007-2013 under the National Development Plan, 2007-2013 Some Terminology The PDST is funded by the Department of Education and Skills The PDST is funded by the Department of Education and Skills under the National Development Plan, 2007-2013 under the National Development Plan, 2007-2013 2
19/05/2014 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. The PDST is funded by the Department of Education and Skills The PDST is funded by the Department of Education and Skills under the National Development Plan, 2007-2013 under the National Development Plan, 2007-2013 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. The PDST is funded by the Department of Education and Skills The PDST is funded by the Department of Education and Skills under the National Development Plan, 2007-2013 under the National Development Plan, 2007-2013 3
19/05/2014 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 The PDST is funded by the Department of Education and Skills The PDST is funded by the Department of Education and Skills under the National Development Plan, 2007-2013 under the National Development Plan, 2007-2013 Task The General Education Task may be anchored in the Leisure and Recreation Course. The PDST is funded by the Department of Education and Skills The PDST is funded by the Department of Education and Skills under the National Development Plan, 2007-2013 under the National Development Plan, 2007-2013 4
19/05/2014 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 The PDST is funded by the Department of Education and Skills The PDST is funded by the Department of Education and Skills under the National Development Plan, 2007-2013 under the National Development Plan, 2007-2013 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. The PDST is funded by the Department of Education and Skills The PDST is funded by the Department of Education and Skills under the National Development Plan, 2007-2013 under the National Development Plan, 2007-2013 5
19/05/2014 The PDST is funded by the Department of Education and Skills The PDST is funded by the Department of Education and Skills under the National Development Plan, 2007-2013 under the National Development Plan, 2007-2013 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. The PDST is funded by the Department of Education and Skills The PDST is funded by the Department of Education and Skills under the National Development Plan, 2007-2013 under the National Development Plan, 2007-2013 6
19/05/2014 UNITS Unit 1: Skill and Performance Unit 2: Application to Personal Performance Unit 3: Organisation and Officiating The PDST is funded by the Department of Education and Skills The PDST is funded by the Department of Education and Skills under the National Development Plan, 2007-2013 under the National Development Plan, 2007-2013 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. The PDST is funded by the Department of Education and Skills The PDST is funded by the Department of Education and Skills under the National Development Plan, 2007-2013 under the National Development Plan, 2007-2013 7
19/05/2014 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. The PDST is funded by the Department of Education and Skills The PDST is funded by the Department of Education and Skills under the National Development Plan, 2007-2013 under the National Development Plan, 2007-2013 Units Unit 1: Cardiovascular Endurance Unit 2: Flexibility Unit 3: Muscular Strength and Endurance Unit 4: Designing the Fitness Programme The PDST is funded by the Department of Education and Skills The PDST is funded by the Department of Education and Skills under the National Development Plan, 2007-2013 under the National Development Plan, 2007-2013 8
19/05/2014 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. The PDST is funded by the Department of Education and Skills The PDST is funded by the Department of Education and Skills under the National Development Plan, 2007-2013 under the National Development Plan, 2007-2013 UNITS Unit 1: Developing a school based physical recreational activity programme Unit 2: Recreational Activities in the Community Unit 3: Recreation and Health The PDST is funded by the Department of Education and Skills The PDST is funded by the Department of Education and Skills under the National Development Plan, 2007-2013 under the National Development Plan, 2007-2013 9
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