AS/A Level GCELeisure Studies - H128 H528

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Overview

This course forms part of the vocationally-focused GCEs. This more broad-based qualification provides a more vocational perspective. Throughout the course, students develop all the necessary skills required in Leisure Studies and apply these within work-related contexts.

The Leisure Industry has a vast range of fields for students to explore, including; sport, sport providers, health and fitness, leisure shopping, popular entertainment facilities, team and individual sport activities.

The Course provides a suitable foundation for further study in NVQ areas such as management, accounting, sports administration, or higher education, or even for further training whilst in employment.

Previous study of the subject is not essential.

Specification aims

The aims of these specifications are to encourage students to:

  • Develop an understanding of the nature, structure, scale, range and importance of the leisure industry within the UK and Europe.
  • Develop skills and techniques related to participation, leardership and organization within the leisure industry.
  • Develop an understanding of the current issues, working practices and procedures of the leisure industry.
  • Recognise the contribution and impact of technology on the leisure industry and its potential effect on the immediate future.
  • Develop an understanding and appreciation of the benefits of a healthy and active lifestyle.
  • Develop an interest in leisure in a vocational context.