Active for Life: Junior Cycle PE Programme | Folens – Folens: Primary & Post-Primary Teaching Programmes

The Perfect Fit for Junior Cycle PE: Designed for Every Student

The Right-sized Resource for Junior Cycle PE

Active for Life (2nd Edition) is designed specifically for the Junior Cycle PE classroom. Compact and easy to store, this record of learning fits perfectly into any schoolbag, locker, or equipment room. It combines practical activities with essential theory to ensure teachers and students engage fully with the 135-hour specification.

Components

Sample pages from the "Active for Life" student journal featuring key features, digital icons, and classroom-based assessments.

CBA Support in Every Chapter

Each chapter features easy-to-assess CBAs. These assessments allow students to progress, while students develop key self-assessment skills through reflection activities on techniques and tasks.

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Active for Life Junior Cycle PE student page featuring volleyball technique tips and a QR code for video support.

Integrated Digital Resources for Interactive Learning

QR codes embedded throughout the book link to useful videos and other resources that make learning interactive, engaging, and fun.

Active for Life student fitness assessment pages showing a physical activity improvement plan and grading criteria.

Your Complete Guide to Planning

The Teacher’s Guide offers chapter-by-chapter planning advice. It’s adaptable to your school’s facilities and student needs, making lesson planning easier and more efficient.

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Built for Everyday Use

Designed to last in any PE setting, the book’s practical format is ideal for everyday use. Content is adaptable for all ability levels, so that every student can participate and succeed in both theory and practical activities.

Expert Author Team

Fergal Lyons and Nicola Crean both bring their extensive knowledge and experience to this updated edition. Their expertise ensures that Active for Life (2nd Edition) offers the most relevant and practical support for Junior Cycle PE.

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