The Business Studies Department

Key Stage 4 - Years 10 and 11

Leisure and Tourism GCSE

Aims

• For students to engage actively in the study of leisure and tourism to develop as effective and independent learners.
• To understand the nature of the leisure and tourism industry and develop an understanding of the contribution that leisure and tourism makes to society and the economy.

Content

• Unit 1 Understanding the Leisure and Tourism industries - Students will develop a broad understanding of the leisure and tourism industries by looking at different types of leisure and tourism organisations and the ways people use leisure and tourism facilities. They will also consider the different methods of travel and how people select their chosen method. Students will also cover the issues of sustainability in the tourism industry.
  
  
• Unit 2 Moving forward in Leisure and Tourism - This is an investigation into the different types of leisure and tourism organisations and how they are used in one case study destination. Students will look at how one facility promotes itself, and at the job opportunities and employment in the leisure and tourism industries.
  
  
• Unit 3 The Business of Leisure and Tourism - This is a double award unit building on the work covered in Unit 2. Students study two organisations in detail, focusing on their marketing (sales and promotion), human resource management and risk management. They will develop a greater understanding of the specific issues involved in running a leisure and tourism business.
  
  
• Unit 4 Investigating Tourism Development and Impacts - This is a double award unit which builds on the work covered in Unit 1. Students focus on the issues of ecotourism when planning a holiday to a specific destination. They are expected to identify the impacts on the destination of tourism, and consider the role tourists can play in minimising the negative impacts and maximising the positive.

Scheme of Assessment

• Unit 1 40% of the total GCSE marks - 1 hour written paper
  
  
• Unit 2 60% of the total GCSE marks - controlled assessment
  
  
• Unit 3 40% of the total GCSE marks - 1 hour written paper
  
  
• Unit 4 60% of the total GCSE marks - controlled assessment

Progression

Students may use the course as a progression route for further education, continuing with subject specific courses such as Sport and Recreation or Travel Services at Advanced Level.

KS4 Recommended Revision Guides

Please click here to download a copy of the Recommended Revision Guides PDF, compiled by the departments for KS4 students to help them select the best and most relevant Revision Guides for their GCSE courses.