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Leisure and Tourism
GCSE Level 1 or 2 graded A* to G
Curriculum Leader: Mrs L Lomer
Examination Board: AQA
Assessment Requirements:
40% Examination on Unit 1
60% Controlled Assessment
Course Outline
This course has been designed for candidates who wish to gain a sound knowledge
and understanding of the leisure and tourism industry. The majority of the course is
controlled assessment.
This GCSE provides a useful platform of learning for studying Leisure Studies or
Travel and Tourism at AS/A2 level, or Diplomas in Sport and Active Leisure or Travel
and Tourism.
The subject content for GCSE Leisure and Tourism is set out to try to match how the
real tourism industry operates. It will cover 2 core areas of theory:
Understand Leisure and Tourism Destinations.
The Nature of Leisure and Tourism Destinations.
In this course, participants will gain the knowledge and skills necessary to succeed in
travel and tourism and to prepare for entrance to college or work. It covers topics
that include: world-wide travel destinations, customer service, European travel
market, tour operations and sustainable tourism development. Students will work
individually and in groups on a wide range of topics relating to the leisure and
tourism industries in the UK. Students will undertake research into how people
spend their leisure time and explore the options available to them.
Students will consider how the leisure and tourism industries are linked and how
businesses work together to offer visitors a good service. This will require them to
investigate what steps can be taken to provide good customer care and will involve
them in activities such as role play.
Students will also learn the ways in which the travel and tourism industry provides
products and services for people who wish to visit a range of destinations including
major cities, seaside resorts, theme parks, sporting venues and place of historic
interest.
Expectations:
Students need to be motivated to study independently, have good organisational and research
skills and be committed to the subject area.
Career Opportunities:
The UK leisure and tourism industry is huge and rapidly expanding, offering many career
opportunities for today’s young people. In 2008 it employed over 3 million people – more
than 13% of UK employees. A GCSE Leisure and Tourism qualification is a real first step-up
onto the career ladder.