CHAPTER VI: PHYSICAL ACTIVITY PROJECT (PAP) The Physical Activity Project is one of the three assessment components of LCPE. It is an assessment that requires the practical application of the theoretical knowledge acquired in the classroom in order to analyse performance, set clear goals, implement a training programme and reflect on its success. Each step of completing the PAP is explained with examples in the Coursework Planner. In this section of the Teacher’s Guide the focus will be on the criteria, timeframe, rules and pitfalls of completing the PAP for the first time.
Important criteria for the PAP Levels and marks • The PAP is worth 100 marks which is 20% of the total marks for LCPE. • The same PAP criteria and proforma must be followed by higher and ordinary level students. • The PAP will be marked at the same level as their final examination. Selecting an activity • Students may select any activity that complies with the Irish Sports Council Act (1999) definition of competitive sport. The activity must have a national governing body that is affiliated to Sport Ireland. • Student can complete the project as a performer, coach or choreographer. • Students can complete the project outside of the school setting but you will be required to supervise it for authentication purposes. This must be agreed in advance of starting the project as it may not be possible for you to supervise extra-curricular projects. • Students who choose to complete the project as a coach or choreographer must work with a student in the class, clubmate or group. This will require the written consent of the performer and their parent/guardian. • Students cannot complete the PAP in the same activity area as their practical Performance Assessment (PA). The activity areas include: • Athletics e.g. running, jumping or throwing events • Games e.g. invasion games, net/wall games, striking and fielding games •P ersonal exercise and fitness e.g. weights, circuits, interval, aerobics, indoor rowing • Artistic and aesthetic activities e.g. dance or gymnastics • Aquatics e.g. lifesaving, swimming, water-polo • Outdoor and adventure activities e.g. orienteering, kayaking, rock climbing. Completing the PAP booklet • Students must complete the PAP in the SEC booklet and submit it digitally in a folder with their three videos (one for each section). The folder should be named YearLCPEProjectExaminationNumber. For example, ‘2021LCPEProject123456’. • The PAP booklet is only compatible with the desktop version of Microsoft Word. • The project must not exceed 1600 words (excluding references, bibliography and appendices). • Penalties will be applied to projects that exceed the word count and/or video length. • References, bibliography and appendices are not included in the word count. • Each section of the booklet contains an appendix that facilitates the upload of relevant images such as charts, graphs, tables or pictures.
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