Take the Lead (Incl. Workbook)

Notice: Available July 2026

Written for the new Specification for Leaving Certificate Physical Education for introduction in 2026

• Frequent, scaffolded practical tasks deepen knowledge of Learning Outcomes through active participation in physical activity.
• Write-in, templated Physical Activity Record where students can work individually and with others to analyse core concepts, set goals, reflect on progress and plan for improvement.
• Support for assessment, including guidelines and activity log for completion of the Physical Education Project and SEC sample paper questions.

Textbook

• Sequenced according to the three strands of the new specification, divided into manageable, outcome-aligned chapters for easy lesson planning.
• Learning Outcomes are noted at the outset of each chapter and broken down into learning intentions for students.
• Off the blocks feature foregrounds existing knowledge, stimulates interest in new concepts and acts as an icebreaker for each chapter.
• Tip boxes share useful memory aids for important information.
• For the record case studies aid learning with engaging, up-to-date articles from the Irish and international sporting worlds, supported by comprehension and topic-based questions.
• End-of-chapter questions employ a range of action verbs in appropriately pitched formative assessment for both Higher Level and Ordinary Level.

Physical Activity Record and Assessment Book

• Safety guidelines and technology advice for easy reference ahead of physical activity.
• Structured active participation for every chapter links and balances physical activity with theory, including relevant data collection tables, training diaries and self- evaluation forms.
• Opportunities to work individually and with others to analyse core concepts, set goals, reflect on performance and progress and plan for improvement.
• Student-friendly guidelines for the five stages of the additional assessment component (the Physical Education Project), including a write-in activity log with space to record and reflect on planning, engagement, skill proficiency and analysis, evaluation and communication.
• PEP talk feature! flags important skills and tips encountered in practical tasks in preparation for the Physical Education Project.
• SEC sample paper questions organised by chapter to provide ongoing familiarity with the range of question types in the new written examination.