Leisure Studies (Applied) GCE A Level

Leisure Studies (Applied) GCE A Level

Qualification: AS/A2 - 2 year course

Course type: Level 3 (advanced)

Entry requirements:
4 x GCSE B grades

Head of Department: Mr John Owens

Course assessment:
There is ongoing assessment through class work and home work.

For AS there are two written portfolios (The Leisure Industry and The Leisure Customer) and one exam at the end of the year (Working Practices in Leisure).

For A2 there are two written portfolios (Event Planning and Current Issues) and one exam at the end of the year (Employment in Leisure).

What can this course offer me?

• A subject that can help explain one of the world's fastest growing industries.
• A subject with a very high satisfaction rating by past and present students.
• A subject area different to what you have done before.

What will I learn?
The following course content;

AS

• The Leisure Industry
• Working Practices in Leisure
• The Leisure Customer

A2

• Event Planning
• Employment in Leisure
• Current Issues in Leisure

A variety of teaching and learning approaches to develop interest and understanding.

What Makes a good Leisure Studies (Applied) student?

• Someone who has a genuine interest in Leisure and may be looking to work/study in this area.
• Someone who applies themselves fully in all that they do, as it is necessary to work independently.

Which other courses link well with this subject?
Physical Education and BTEC Sport are commonly combined subjects. Otherwise, students choose a wide variety of subjects to compliment and contrast Leisure Studies.

Future Opportunities
Higher Education courses in Leisure Management, Sport, Physical Education and Health are common destinations for our past students.

Employment opportunities in the industry.

Is there anything else I need to know?