EDEXCEL Level 3 Advanced GCE in Leisure Studies
Qualification summary
The GCE in Leisure Studies has been designed to ensure that learners develop the general skills, knowledge and understanding needed within the leisure sector. The aims of the GCE qualifications in Leisure Studies are:
• To give learners an understanding of the scope of the leisure industry by illustrating the broad range of activities and settings that are regarded as appropriate areas for exploration.
• To encourage learners to develop broad skills, knowledge and understanding of the leisure industry.
This qualification will encourage learners 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, leadership and organisation within the
leisure industry
• develop an understanding of the current issues, working practices and procedures of the leisure
industry
• develop an understanding of the importance of the customer to 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.
This qualification should encourage learners to develop a thorough understanding of the
leisure industry and the connections between different parts of the industry, through sustained use
of a range of research techniques. Learners should be able to apply this understanding in unfamiliar
contexts. It also encourages a holistic view of the leisure industry and an understanding
of its current issues. There is provision for an in-depth study of one or more issues and
settings within the scope of the leisure industry. The qualification encourages learners to use
a range of skills of analysis to prepare, develop, monitor and refine plans and identify significant
outcomes in a vocational context.
Qualification details
Accreditation start date:
Operational start date in centres:
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Section 96 website.
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Section 97 website.
For further information on Wales, visit the
DCELLS website.
For further information on Northern Ireland, visit the
DELNI and
DENI websites.
This qualification supports progression into further education, training or employment. Appropriate further education includes Edexcel Level 3 BTEC Nationals in related subjects such as Sport, Edexcel Level 4 BTEC Higher Nationals in related subjects such as Sport and Leisure Management and undergraduate degrees in related subjects such as leisure management, sports studies, or sport and exercise science. A GCE in Leisure Studies could also provide some of the underpinning knowledge which could lead to progression to a related NVQ such as Levels 1, 2 and 3 NVQs in Sport, Recreation and Allied Occupations, and the related Modern Apprenticeships.
No specific job occupation
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08 Leisure, Travel and Tourism
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08.1
Sport, Leisure and Recreation
Portfolio of Evidence
Written Examination
Units 2 and 5 externally assessed. The remaining units are internally assessed and externally moderated by Edexcel.
Students must take units all six units.
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L/102/5834 - The leisure industry
The relative percentage weighting of this unit within the qualifications is 16.66%.
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R/102/5835 - Working practices in leisure
The relative percentage weighting of this unit within the qualifications is 16.66%.
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Y/102/5836 - The leisure customer
The relative percentage weighting of this unit within the qualifications is 16.66%.
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D/102/5837 - Leisure in action
The relative percentage weighting of this unit within the qualifications is 16.66%.
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H/102/5838 - Employment in leisure
The relative percentage weighting of this unit within the qualifications is 16.66%.
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K/102/5839 - Current issues in leisure
The relative percentage weighting of this unit within the qualifications is 16.66%.