Leisure Studies
Leisure Studies is an interesting and challenging course in which you will investigate the Leisure industry in its entirety. The course will help you to develop the skills, knowledge and understanding you need for employment or Higher Education.
WHAT WILL I BE STUDYING
At AS, you will focus on developing an understanding of the leisure industry from a business perspective and the individual sectors within this.
At AS, you will focus on developing an understanding of the leisure industry from a business perspective and the individual sectors within this.
At A2, you will be encouraged to develop a more critical understanding of the leisure industry through sustained use of a range of research techniques and to apply this understanding in unfamiliar contexts. This will encourage you to take a holistic view of the industry and enable you to develop skills to deal with complex situations and problems.
For AS you will study:
· The Leisure Industry
· Working Practices in Leisure
· The Leisure Customer
For A2 you will study:
· Leisure in Action
· Employment in Leisure
· Current Issues in Leisure
WHAT WILL I BE DOING IN LESSONS?
Listening to visiting speakers, research, interviewing, planning, giving presentations, reporting, group work and using IT all feature in lessons. Trips and residential visits in the UK and abroad form an integral part of the Leisure Studies course.
You will have subject tutors who will help you to plan your workload. The emphasis will be on research and problem solving through assignments which focus on the world of work.
You will have subject tutors who will help you to plan your workload. The emphasis will be on research and problem solving through assignments which focus on the world of work.
You will be encouraged to take part in trips to leisure organisations with the aim of enhancing your understanding of the industry through valuable first-hand experience. Each visit will be directly related to current course topics and will help you develop necessary research and study skills. Please be aware therefore that as a Leisure student you will be expected to make a financial contribution towards the cost of participation. You and your parents will be notified of the planned programme of visits with estimated costs at the start of the year.
HOW WILL I BE ASSESSED?
The AS course is assessed through two coursework assignments and one written exam. The A2 course is also assessed through two coursework assignments and one written exam.
WHAT QUALIFICATIONS DO I NEED TO TAKE THIS COURSE?
You should have at least a grade C in both GCSE Mathematics and English Language. However we like to look at individual achievements and will consider a range of qualifications and experience. An ability to research information and meet deadlines is important.
HOW WILL I BE ASSESSED?
The AS course is assessed through two coursework assignments and one written exam. The A2 course is also assessed through two coursework assignments and one written exam.
WHAT QUALIFICATIONS DO I NEED TO TAKE THIS COURSE?
You should have at least a grade C in both GCSE Mathematics and English Language. However we like to look at individual achievements and will consider a range of qualifications and experience. An ability to research information and meet deadlines is important.
WHAT OTHER SUBJECTS CAN I DO WITH LEISURE STUDIES?
Leisure Studies is very much a business orientated course, looking at the industry as a whole, from health and fitness to home-based leisure to arts and entertainment. Any subject can be combined therefore, but Leisure Studies fits particularly well with Business Studies, Geography, Physical Education, Psychology, Travel & Tourism and Modern Foreign Languages.
AFTER THE COURSE?
Many of our students continue their studies in Higher Education on a degree or HND course. If you are not interested in this you could enter employment; we have numerous ex-students who now work in the leisure industry as fitness instructors, personal trainers, event managers and facility managers.
Many of our students continue their studies in Higher Education on a degree or HND course. If you are not interested in this you could enter employment; we have numerous ex-students who now work in the leisure industry as fitness instructors, personal trainers, event managers and facility managers.
View the Leisure Studies page on the Edexcel Website.
