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Key Facts: LCA Active Leisure Studies Exam
4 modules
Students complete four modules: two mandatory plus any two optional
NCCA Active Leisure Studies module descriptor
2 mandatory
Module 1 Active Leisure Studies and Module 2 Health Related Fitness are mandatory
NCCA Active Leisure Studies module descriptor
4 optional
Optional modules: Aquatics, Outdoor Education, Invasion Games, Net/Fielding Games
NCCA Active Leisure Studies module descriptor
12 credits
Vocational specialism final examination contributes 12 credits within LCA
LCA Programme Statement (curriculumonline.ie)
Practical + written
Final specialism assessment includes practical performance/coursework and a written examination
Citizens Information / SEC LCA vocational specialisms
200 credits
Maximum LCA credits overall; Pass 120–139, Merit 140–169, Distinction 170–200
LCA Programme Statement / Citizens Information
Not LC PE
Active Leisure Studies is distinct from Established Leaving Certificate Physical Education
NCCA / LCA programme structure
Not Leisure & Recreation
Distinct from LCA Leisure and Recreation, a general education (non-exam specialism) course
NCCA LCA course list
LCA Active Leisure Studies is a vocational specialism with two mandatory modules (leisure industry; health-related fitness) plus two optional modules from aquatics, outdoor education, invasion games and net/fielding games. Official assessment is Key Assignments plus a final practical and written examination worth 12 credits within the 200-credit LCA award. This bank provides free original concept MCQs for revision.
Sample LCA Active Leisure Studies Practice Questions
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1What type of Leaving Certificate Applied course is Active Leisure Studies?
2According to the NCCA Active Leisure Studies module descriptor, which two modules are mandatory?
3How many modules in total does a student complete in Active Leisure Studies?
4Which of the following is an optional Active Leisure Studies module?
5How many credits does each LCA vocational specialism final examination contribute?
6What components make up the final examination of an LCA vocational specialism such as Active Leisure Studies?
7How does LCA Active Leisure Studies differ from LCA Leisure and Recreation?
8Is Active Leisure Studies the same as Established Leaving Certificate Physical Education?
9What is a main aim of including Active Leisure Studies as a Vocational Specialism?
10In Module 1 Unit 1, what should students be able to define?
About the LCA Active Leisure Studies Exam
Leaving Certificate Applied Active Leisure Studies is a Vocational Specialism in Ireland’s two-year LCA programme. The NCCA module descriptor prepares students for expanding career opportunities in the leisure industry while promoting an active, healthy lifestyle through practical, applied learning. Students complete four modules: two mandatory modules on the active leisure industry (administration, community and clubs, safety and equipment, tourism and careers) and health-related fitness (body systems, nutrition, drugs in sport, injury prevention), plus any two optional modules from aquatics, outdoor education, invasion games and net/fielding games. Assessment by the State Examinations Commission awards credits for Key Assignments and a final examination combining practical performance/coursework with a written paper (12 credits for the specialism final examination). LCA itself is awarded at Pass, Merit or Distinction based on total credits out of 200. This practice bank offers original multiple-choice concept questions on specialism knowledge and skills — it does not simulate practical performance tests or reproduce SEC examination materials. It is not LCA Leisure and Recreation (a separate general education course) and not Established LC PE.
Exam sponsor: State Examinations Commission (SEC), Ireland. The requirements and fees below concern the certification or admission exam, separate from our free practice resources.
Assessment
Vocational specialism with four modules. Mandatory: Module 1 Active Leisure Studies (units: Overview of the Active Leisure Industry; Active Leisure and Sport Administration and Management; Community Awareness and Club Activity; Safety, Equipment and Maintenance; Tourism, Active Leisure and Career Opportunities) and Module 2 Health Related Fitness (units: The Body in Action; Nutrition and Exercise; The Effect of Drugs on Exercise; Injury Prevention / warm-up and cool-down). Optional (choose any two): Module 3 Aquatics; Module 4 Outdoor Education; Module 5 Games 1 (Invasion); Module 6 Games 2 (Net/Fielding). Assessment: Key Assignments per module plus final practical and written examination (12 credits for the specialism final examination). Distinct from LCA Leisure and Recreation (general education course without this vocational specialism exam) and from Established Leaving Certificate Physical Education.
Time Limit
Final written examination and practical performance tests are scheduled under the SEC LCA timetable (typically at the end of Year 2). Key Assignments are completed during each module session across the four half-year blocks.
Passing Score
LCA award bands use total credits: Pass 120–139, Merit 140–169, Distinction 170–200 (maximum 200). Active Leisure Studies contributes module/Key Assignment credits plus 12 final-examination credits for the vocational specialism. No single subject pass mark alone certifies the LCA.
Exam / Certification Fees
Covered under the school-based Leaving Certificate examination fee arrangements set annually by the SEC (2026 school-based entry €116; medical card exemptions apply). No separate published per-subject LCA Active Leisure fee for school candidates.
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Our practice resources: topics covered
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Active leisure industry, facilities, clubs and careers
Practice covers definitions of active leisure, factors influencing participation, public private and voluntary providers, organisational roles, club constitutions and officers, community needs, safety legislation awareness, equipment care, tourism and leisure careers.
Health-related fitness, nutrition and injury prevention
Practice covers components of health-related fitness versus performance fitness, cardiovascular endurance, flexibility, muscular strength and endurance, body image, food groups and the food pyramid, drugs in sport, warm-up cool-down and first-aid basics.
Aquatics and outdoor education
Practice covers pool safety and hygiene, water skills concepts, survival lifesaving awareness, outdoor activities and expeditions, environmental care, Country Code, first-aid and emergency procedures in outdoor settings.
Games, coaching and leadership
Practice covers invasion versus net/fielding characteristics, skills tactics and laws, fair play, leadership and organisation of games sessions, and career pathways in coaching and officiating.
Programme structure and assessment
Practice covers mandatory versus optional modules, four-module requirement, Key Assignments, practical plus written final examination credits, and how Active Leisure Studies differs from Leisure and Recreation and Established LC PE.
Preparing for the LCA Active Leisure Studies Exam
What You Need to Know
- Passing score: LCA award bands use total credits: Pass 120–139, Merit 140–169, Distinction 170–200 (maximum 200). Active Leisure Studies contributes module/Key Assignment credits plus 12 final-examination credits for the vocational specialism. No single subject pass mark alone certifies the LCA.
- Assessment: Vocational specialism with four modules. Mandatory: Module 1 Active Leisure Studies (units: Overview of the Active Leisure Industry; Active Leisure and Sport Administration and Management; Community Awareness and Club Activity; Safety, Equipment and Maintenance; Tourism, Active Leisure and Career Opportunities) and Module 2 Health Related Fitness (units: The Body in Action; Nutrition and Exercise; The Effect of Drugs on Exercise; Injury Prevention / warm-up and cool-down). Optional (choose any two): Module 3 Aquatics; Module 4 Outdoor Education; Module 5 Games 1 (Invasion); Module 6 Games 2 (Net/Fielding). Assessment: Key Assignments per module plus final practical and written examination (12 credits for the specialism final examination). Distinct from LCA Leisure and Recreation (general education course without this vocational specialism exam) and from Established Leaving Certificate Physical Education.
- Time limit: Final written examination and practical performance tests are scheduled under the SEC LCA timetable (typically at the end of Year 2). Key Assignments are completed during each module session across the four half-year blocks.
- Exam / certification fees: Covered under the school-based Leaving Certificate examination fee arrangements set annually by the SEC (2026 school-based entry €116; medical card exemptions apply). No separate published per-subject LCA Active Leisure fee for school candidates. Official sources
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Frequently Asked Questions
How is LCA Active Leisure Studies assessed?
Through Key Assignments and attendance for each of the four modules, plus a final examination that includes practical performance/coursework and a written paper. The vocational specialism final examination contributes 12 credits within the LCA programme.
Which modules are mandatory?
Module 1 Active Leisure Studies and Module 2 Health Related Fitness are mandatory. Students then take any two optional modules from Aquatics, Outdoor Education, Games 1 (Invasion) and Games 2 (Net/Fielding).
Is Active Leisure Studies the same as Leisure and Recreation?
No. Active Leisure Studies is a Vocational Specialism with a final practical and written examination. Leisure and Recreation is a separate LCA general education (non-exam specialism) course. They share some themes but have different roles and assessment.
Is this the same as Established Leaving Certificate Physical Education?
No. Established LC PE has its own specification and assessment model. LCA Active Leisure Studies is a distinct LCA vocational specialism with module descriptors, Key Assignments and specialism final examinations.
How many modules must students complete?
Four modules in total: the two mandatory modules plus any two of the four optional modules.
How does LCA overall grading work?
Students accumulate up to 200 credits from modules, seven Student Tasks and final examinations. Pass is 120–139 credits, Merit 140–169, Distinction 170–200. Below 120 credits may lead to a Record of Experience rather than the full award.
Are these official State Examinations Commission questions?
No. These are original OpenExamPrep single-best-answer concept questions. You still need to complete authentic Key Assignments, practical skills work and use official SEC materials for the practical and written examinations.