Business Studies Department @ Key Stage 5 - Leisure Studies

Course entry requirements

C or above in English Language, or C or above in Leisure and Tourism

Why study Leisure Studies?

Leisure Studies helps you develop the skills and techniques related to participation, leadership and organisation within the leisure industry, in addition to an understanding of the current issues,working practices and procedures of the leisure industry.
It develops an understanding of the importance of the customer to the leisure industry and recognises the contribution and impact of technology on the leisure industry and its potential effect on the immediate future.
Leisure Studies develops an understanding and appreciation of the benefits of a healthy and active lifestyle and an interest in leisure in a vocational context.

What will you study?

AS - Year 12

Unit 1 - The Leisure Industry Today

An introduction to what the leisure industry consists of, how big and how economically important it is.

Unit 2 - A People business

How leisure organisations deal with their customers to provide a service that meets the aims of the organisation. It involves customer service theory.

Unit 3 - Getting it Right in the Leisure Industry

How leisure organisations make sure that all their management systems and record keeping works properly. This involves an in depth study of one organisation of the student’s choice.

A2 - Year 13

Unit 4 - Leisure in Action

In this unit students will work as part of a team to plan, carry out and evaluate a real project that is relevant to the leisure industry.

Unit 5 - Working in the People Business

This unit will enable students to investigate the wide range of career opportunities available in the leisure industry.

Unit 6 - Current Issues

This unit allows students to examine one topic in depth at either local or national level and research the reasons behind the issue.

Method of assessment

In both the AS and A2 courses, there is one examination and two pieces of coursework.

Future prospects

The A level in Leisure Studies aims to encourage you to develop broad skills, knowledge and understanding of the leisure industry, which will prepare you for further study or training in the leisure industry and related occupations.