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The content has been designed to provide knowledge and understanding in the leisure industry whilst encouraging students to explore the breadth of this extremely varied and growing sector. The course is flexibly structured to give candidates plenty of choice to form qualifications that are individual to them. Visits to tourist organisations are organised to enhance understanding and aid completion of portfolios.
Curriculum
Key Stage 5
In year 12 students will study 3 units leading to a GCE AS level qualification.
In year 13 the student would then complete the A2 in a similar format. Grades are awarded from A-E.
How will I be assessed?
The AS is the first half of the course. It is a stepping-stone to the full A2 qualification. You can take the AS on its own, you can also decide at the end of the AS course to continue with the course and take the A2 units for the full A Level qualification.
66% of the final AS and A2 mark comes from coursework. The final 1/3 is one 2-hour exam sat at the end of the year.
“In 2011 67% of AS student grades were A-C, 100% were A-D”
“A2 Grades in 2011 - 77% A-C and 100% A-D” |
What’s it about?
Leisure Studies at Tring School provides students with an excellent opportunity to take an exciting, interesting and rewarding subject. The content has been designed to provide knowledge and understanding in Leisure Studies whilst encouraging students to explore the breadth of this extremely varied industry. This includes looking at all aspects of leisure including sport, passive leisure and the home based leisure industry. The course of study is designed so that it can be undertaken by candidates entering the area for the first time.
In year 12 students will study 3 units leading to an AS level qualification. In year 13 the student would then complete the A2 in a similar format. The course is applied; this means students will be required to apply their knowledge to examples within the Leisure Industry
Visits to tourist organisations are organised to enhance understanding and aid completion of coursework. Over the past year this has include visits to: David Lloyd – Luton, Sportspace, Chelsea Football Club, Twickenham, Thorpe Park, Tower of London, Disneyland Paris.
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What will I learn? You will:
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Gain a broad understanding of the Leisure industry and study selected areas of the industry to develop skills, knowledge and understanding |
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Have an opportunity to apply learning in a practical and realistic way
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Follow a programme of study that enables progression to both high education and employment in the Leisure industry |
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Develop key skills that are highly valued by employers and universities |
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Gain confidence through developing independent learning skills |
In the single award AS/A2 you will learn about: |
| The Leisure Industry |
| The Leisure Customer |
| Working Practices in Leisure |
| Leisure In Action (A2) |
| Employment in Leisure (A2) |
| Current Issues in Leisure (A2) |
This course will appeal to those students who:
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want to study a course that is active and enjoyable |
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want/have a keen interest in leisure and recreation |
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enjoy studying a subject that is relevant to their own lives and experience |
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want the opportunity to carry out practical work outdoors as well as class work |
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enjoy discovering about themselves in practical situations |
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want to find out more about the subject through personal investigation |
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are interested in developing an understanding of organisations, the markets they serve and how to deal with customers effectively |
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wish to move on to a related career or higher education course. |
What can I go on to do at the end of my course?
The AS/A2 in Leisure Studies qualifies for UCAS points so if you complete it successfully you could move on to study for a degree at university, further education or employment. You learn and use a variety of transferable skills throughout the course that are in great demand and are recognised by employers and universities and colleges as being of great value.
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Do I need to have studied this subject at GCSE? |
No |
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What Grade do I need to have gained at GCSE? |
You don’t need to have studied the qualification before |
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Do I need a minimum grade in Maths? |
A grade C would be preferred |
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Do I need a minimum grade in English? |
Due to 66% of the course based on coursework a grade C would be preferred |
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If this isn’t a GCSE subject, what subject will be accepted as evidence and what Grade? |
Students do not needed to have studied the subject before or have any previous knowledge. An interest in the subject is essential |
Contact:
Further details of this interesting and worthwhile course are available at the Sixth Form Information Evening. Alternatively please see Mr Lickfold in F9 or the Leisure and Tourism office.
Updated: October 2012
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Staff
Miss J Alder
Mr C Lickfold (Subject Leader)
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