KS4 Curriculum Booklet

Leisure and Tourism

GCSE Level 1 or 2 graded A* to G

Curriculum Leader: Mrs L Lomer

Examination Board: AQA

Assessment Requirements: 40% Examination on Unit 1 60% Controlled Assessment

Course Outline

This course has been designed for candidates who wish to gain a sound knowledge and understanding of the leisure and tourism industry. The majority of the course is controlled assessment. This GCSE provides a useful platform of learning for studying Leisure Studies or Travel and Tourism at AS/A2 level, or Diplomas in Sport and Active Leisure or Travel and Tourism. The subject content for GCSE Leisure and Tourism is set out to try to match how the real tourism industry operates. It will cover 2 core areas of theory: In this course, participants will gain the knowledge and skills necessary to succeed in travel and tourism and to prepare for entrance to college or work. It covers topics that include: world-wide travel destinations, customer service, European travel market, tour operations and sustainable tourism development. Students will work individually and in groups on a wide range of topics relating to the leisure and tourism industries in the UK. Students will undertake research into how people spend their leisure time and explore the options available to them. Students will consider how the leisure and tourism industries are linked and how businesses work together to offer visitors a good service. This will require them to investigate what steps can be taken to provide good customer care and will involve them in activities such as role play. Students will also learn the ways in which the travel and tourism industry provides products and services for people who wish to visit a range of destinations including major cities, seaside resorts, theme parks, sporting venues and place of historic interest.  Understand Leisure and Tourism Destinations.  The Nature of Leisure and Tourism Destinations.

Expectations:

Students need to be motivated to study independently, have good organisational and research skills and be committed to the subject area.

Career Opportunities:

The UK leisure and tourism industry is huge and rapidly expanding, offering many career opportunities for today’s young people. In 2008 it employed over 3 million people – more than 13% of UK employees. A GCSE Leisure and Tourism qualification is a real first step-up onto the career ladder.