Are you interested in pursuing a career in Leisure and Tourism? This is a great head start into the subject. You will start by understanding the Leisure and Tourism industry including exploring the reasons people travel and leisure and travel destinations.

The course moves on by covering the environmental impact of the industry and how this affects sustainability. A GCSE in Leisure and Tourism could lead to further study, like our A Level in Leisure and Tourism, or just provide a great insight into the subject.

Start Learning’s GCSE Leisure and Tourism course is designed in bite sized sections so it is easy to learn step by step and don’t forget our Tutors are here to support you throughout your GCSE Leisure and Tourism. Start Learning today!

Etudiants Internationaux 

Est-ce que vous aimeriez poursuivre unecarrière qui vous permet de voyager ? Etes-vous intéressé par le tourisme? Ce cour vous permettra de développer une compréhension de l’industrie des loisirs et du tourisme, en regardant les raisons pour lesquels certaines destinations sont plus populaires qu’autres et les raisons pour lesquels les gens voyagent. Le cour examine aussi l'impact environnemental de ces industries.

Un « GCSE Travel and Tourism » peut vous servir comme introduction pour des études plus approfondi eou tout simplement vous informer sur ce sujet fascinant. 

Support

As a valued student of Start Learning you will have the facility to use our personal tutor service.  At Start Learning we have a friendly team of highly qualified and experienced tutors.  A tutor will be allocated to our student for 12 months, starting from when study materials are received.  The tutors are contacted via email and are responsible for marking assignments and guiding you through the course to ensure you are ready for your examinations.

Entry Requirements

No entry requirements.
At Start Learning we believe that everyone should be given the opportunity to expand their knowledge and study further.  Students will be given plenty of resources to help them overcome obstacles.  Start Learning tutors will also aid our students and answer queries.      

Recommended Hours of Study

It is recommended that 180 hours of your time should be allocated towards studying for the GCSE examinations.

Course Contents

Unit 1 – B181 – Understanding the Leisure and Tourism Industries
• Leisure and tourism organisations
• Reasons for using leisure and tourism facilities
• Employment opportunities
• Health and safety
• How and why people travel
• Leisure time and destinations
• Visitor attractions and activities
• Change in the leisure and tourism industry
• Sustainability

Unit 2 – B182 – Moving forward in leisure and tourism
• Impact of tourism on communities and environments
• Up-to-date business systems
• Promotion and sales

Qualification

GCSE in Leisure and Tourism

Language of Examination

English

Examination Centre

Start Learning will provide you with a list of examination centres. 

The contract for sitting exams is between you and the centre and we will provide you with comprehensive instructions on when and how to deal with the examination centre.

Please email for a list of centres and we will provide you with a link or a PDF for you to contact centres directly.

Summary of Examinations

Unit 1 – B181 – Understanding the Leisure and Tourism Industries
Examination Time: 1 hour 30 minutes
Total Marks: 80 marks
Percentage:  40% of the marks

Unit 2 – B182 – Moving forward in leisure and tourism
Examination Time: Controlled assessment
Total Marks: 60 marks
Percentage:  60% of the marks