Leisure Studies

 

 

Why choose AS/A2 Leisure Studies?

If you are after a combination of business studies and PE… have an interest in the sport, leisure and hospitality industries… enjoy meeting people and working in a team.. think you could run your local leisure centre better… then Leisure Studies is for YOU!!! In AS/A2 Leisure Studies you will have the opportunity to mix theory with practice!

 

Those who gain most from this course are likely to have one or more of the following:

 

  • 4/5 GCSE’s including Mathematics and English Language at Grade C
  • Work experience or interests in the area of leisure and recreation.
  • Have an interest in business studies and PE.

 

What does the course involve?

The course examines the leisure and sports industries and their importance to the UK economy.  It explores the features of running and operating businesses in these industries including marketing, customer service and health and safety. You will organise an event as part of a team, and you will investigate aspects of sports development .

 

AS = 3 units

A2 = 6 units.

 

How is the course taught?

Leisure Studies is a vocational course, which means that there is a much more practical side of developing skills which can be taken into the workplace. This is balanced by the necessary theory needed to support these skills. Much of the content relies on first hand experience of how what you learn in the classroom is applied to the ‘real world’. You will achieve this through visits to travel and tourism organisations.

 

You will be expected to take initiative in planning your own approach to your assignments, researching and producing work that meets the requirements of each unit. Course tutors support you in many ways, by delivering background theory, arranging visits, organising speakers and advising on the planning and content of your work. The more independence you demonstrate in producing your work, the higher your final grade could be. You are encouraged to use as many sources of information as possible including ICT, but you will be issued with a core text.

 

 

 

 

 

How is the course assessed?

 

The AS level comprises three compulsory units of study:

 

Unit 1:            Exploring Leisure                                                      Internal

Unit 2:            Customer Service in the leisure industry    Internal

Unit 3:            Leisure Industry Practice                                          External

 

Unit 1 is externally assessed by examination. Units 2 & 3 are assessed by portfolio. Portfolios include written reports, video presentations, and audiotapes of discussion, display materials, photographs and witness statements.

 

The A2 course is covered over a two year period and includes units 1,2 & 3 as listed above, but also:

 

            Unit 4:            Event Management

Unit 5:            Human Resources in the Leisure Industry

Unit 6:            Leisure in the outdoors.

 

AS Level:       Each unit is graded from A to E, as is the final grade for the whole course.

 

A Level:          The A2 course is graded: AA, AB, BB, BC, CC, CD, DD, DE, and EE where AA is the highest grade.

 

Why is it valuable?

The insight that you will gain into the Leisure industry will be incredibly valuable to you when applying for jobs in these areas, as well as for Higher Education courses.